Diablo 4 Expansion 2 Leaks: Release Date, New Classes, Regions, Themes & Items

As the fires of Vessel of Hatred prepare to ignite this October, the Diablo community is already turning its gaze toward the next chapter in Sanctuary’s dark saga: Expansion 2.  Today, we're going to leak all D4 Expansion 2 news, including the release date, new classes, regions, storylines, and items.

D4 Expansion 2 Release Date 

1. April 21, 2026 – Most Likely Target (from Book Release)

A new Diablo book is scheduled to release April 21, 2026, which falls on a Tuesday, Blizzard’s typical patch/release day. Matches previous trends: Diablo books often release alongside or shortly before expansions or major patches. The book may feature or tease a new Paladin/holy class, which fits previous Diablo expansion themes and art leaks.

Strongest hint yet. Blizzard has used book release dates as marketing teasers before. April 21, 2026 is a credible candidate for Diablo 4 Second Expansion 2026.

2. Earlier Release Possibility: February or March 2026

Another possible Diablo IV expansion 2 release date could be February or early 2026, likely based on:

• Development cycle rhythm: 1 year after Vessel of Hatred (which releases October 8, 2025).

• Competitive timing: PoE 2 and Last Epoch are releasing new content in early 2026.

• Blizzard might want to beat other ARPGs to the punch with their second expansion.

Possible but less supported by hard evidence. Nothing directly points to February/March other than wishful logic.

D4 Expansion 2 New Classes

Paladin / Holy Class Clues leaked fan art or "possibly real" art shows:

• Blessed Hammer-style attacks

• Shield throws, auras, and holy light visuals

• Strongly reminiscent of a Paladin class from Diablo II

• Blizzard has not yet released a true holy archetype, and fans have long requested it

Reinforces the idea that Expansion 2 = New Class (Paladin?), which aligns with the book and release speculation.

D4 Expansion 2 New Regions

Expansion will likely explore the Western Continent, specifically:

• West March — capital city with a significant holy/Templar connection.

• Canduras — includes Old and New Tristram, Lot Golam, and the Monastery (Andariel’s location).

• Kingsport — tied to the Scoundrel NPC Lyndon.

This contrasts with Vessel of Hatred’s setting in the Eastern continent (Nantu). Northern regions like Mount Ariet and Dreadlands may be reserved for future expansions. Possible smaller visits to Shanai (home of the Wizard and Akarat’s origin). West March has suffered devastation but is still inhabited, possibly more a healing metropolis than ruins.

D4 Expansion 2 Story Predictions

Mestor, powered by Akarat’s pseudo-corpse, will be the main antagonist. Mestor may try to corrupt or manipulate the Templar Order or the faith in the light. Themes around religion, faith, corruption, and holy orders will be central. Possible return/appearance of Tyrael and other angels. Potential conflict with angels — either corrupted or a small angelic host sent due to the player character’s “vessel of hatred” status. Lilith’s essence inside the player character may be key to defeating Mestor, but Lilith herself likely won’t return fully. Diablo himself may be teased but not fought in this expansion, possibly through Mestor’s efforts to bring him back.

D4 Expansion 2 New Items

• D4 Set Items: Likely to return, but cautiously implemented to avoid Diablo 3’s mistakes.

• New Mounts: Possibly direwolves, fitting the West March theme (following Jaguars in Vessel of Hatred).

• New Endgame Mode: Possibly wave-based survival or tower defense style, maybe even fighting angels.

• New Skills and Passives: Each class to get new abilities and Paragon board expansions.

• Level Cap Increase: Prediction to raise cap to 70.

Confirmed Diablo 4 Expansion 2 Dates & Events

D4 China Server Launch

NetEase to launch licensed Chinese servers for Diablo 4. No confirmed date yet, but this points to Blizzard expanding market reach. Could coincide with a global expansion, especially if timed with April 2026. Extra motivation to line up Expansion 2 with Chinese market re-entry.