Disappointed Diablo IV fans hoping for a new expansion in 2025 will have to wait a little longer. Diablo general manager Rod Fergusson announced at the DICE Summit in Las Vegas that the next major expansion won't arrive until 2026.

Fergusson revealed plans to improve community engagement by adopting a content roadmap strategy similar to Diablo Immortal and World of Warcraft. A roadmap detailing Diablo IV's 2025 seasons and updates will be released shortly before Season 8. However, the 2026 expansion will not be included in this roadmap. He stated, "In 2025, or just before Season 8, we will have a 2025 roadmap for Diablo 4. Now, our second expansion won't be on that roadmap, because our second expansion is coming in 2026, but at least players will have the road ahead."

While Fergusson didn't elaborate on the reasons for the delay, he hinted at challenges encountered during the development of Vessel of Hatred, the 2024 expansion. Originally planned for a 12-month release cycle after the game's launch, Vessel of Hatred was ultimately released 18 months later. This delay, attributed to reacting to player feedback and adjusting live content, resulted in resource reallocation and a subsequent pushback of the entire content schedule.

The recently launched Season of Witchcraft introduced significant new content, including witchcraft powers, a new questline, and more. Diablo IV received a 9/10 rating in our review, praised for its "stunning sequel with near perfect endgame and progression design that makes it absolutely excruciating to put down."