Summary
- Diablo 4 and part of the Vessel of Hatred DLC are free to play until January 28, including the Spiritborn class.
- Existing gamers can retain progress made during the free trial for the Vessel of Hatred DLC if they decide to upgrade.
- Diabo 4 and its expansion are discounted up to 45% during the promotion.
Blizzard has announced a free trial for Diablo 4 and part of its Vessel of Hatred DLC, which runs from January 21 to January 28. Diablo 4 has received this treatment in the past, but the latest one opens the game's first expansion, the Vessel of Hatred, to all players.
When Diablo 4 was released, it had server issues that were widely criticized by the community as many gamers couldn't play it. Since then, the action RPG has garnered a large following, reaching a peak of over 55,000 Steam players with the release of the Vessel of Hatred expansion. The Vessel of Hatred's launch divided the player base between those who purchased the DLC and those who stuck with the base version of the game and its seasonal offerings. As the Vessel of Hatred introduced the Spiritborn class to the game, this locked many players away from seeing if this class was a better pick for them than their current main. With the announcement that Diablo 4 and part of the Vessel of Hatred DLC are both available to try for free this week, even some returning players may have content to delve into.
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The Diablo Twitter account recently announced that Diablo 4 and part of the Vessel of Hatred expansion are free to play across all platforms from now until January 28 at 10:00 A.M. Pacific Time. Diablo 4 has received free trials in the past, but this is only the second time that the Vessel of Hatred's Spiritborn is part of the trial. The full version of the Vessel of Hatred includes the Spiritborn class, Nahantu region, Dark Citadel dungeon, a continuation of the campaign, and many new items, some of which will be unlockable during the trial. While Diablo 4 and its Vessel of Hatred DLC offer hundreds of hours of potential content for new players, this may be an ideal way for existing gamers without the expansion to decide whether to upgrade. Although long-time gamers will be able to try the Spiritborn class from the Vessel of Hatred expansion, they won't be able to take their max-level characters to the Nahantu region or experience other aspects of the DLC.
Diablo 4 Players Have Until January 28 to Try the Vessel of Hatred for Free
On top of the Vessel of Hatred DLC in the free trial, players can also experience the newly released Diablo 4 Season 7 content. If gamers upgrade from Diablo 4's base game, they'll still have access to the Spiritborn they may have leveled during the free trial. This means that any progress they make during the free trial isn't lost when it expires on January 28. Beyond that, the game and its expansion are both discounted up to 45% during the promotion, allowing anyone who enjoys their experience during the free trial to save some money when they buy the game. This discount also applies to the Deluxe and Ultimate editions of the game which include a War Cat Mount, Canine Pet, and more.
As Blizzard continues to update Diablo 4, it may offer future free trials like this. With a long potential roadmap ahead of it, there may even be further expansions that offer similar trials beyond Vessel of Hatred.
Diablo 4
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 88 /100 Critics Rec: 93%
WHERE TO PLAY
Diablo® IV is the ultimate action-RPG experience with endless evil to slaughter, countless abilities to master, nightmarish dungeons, and legendary loot.
Embark on the epic campaign solo or with friends, meeting memorable characters through a gripping story in a beautifully dark world, or explore an expansive end game: battle iconic bosses for powerful loot, fight back the encroaching onslaught of Hell in Helltides, master the Forge to create your ultimate weapons and progress powerful characters, with cross-play and cross-progression on all available platforms.
Discover the critically acclaimed franchise that defined the Action RPG genre. As the battle between the High Heavens and Burning Hells rages on, hatred devours Sanctuary as evil spreads and a new wave of cultists and worshippers arise to embrace Lilith’s coming. Only a brave few dare to face this threat and bring light to the all-consuming darkness.
Expansive Open WorldForge your own path through the corrupted lands of Sanctuary, an ever-growing, fully explorable world teeming with challenges, quests, enemies, and loot. Join your fellow adventurers, rescue and retake besieged towns, delve into nightmarish dungeons and uncover lost secrets as you fight back evil. The many zones of Sanctuary are yours to explore, and with rotating areas of extreme peril like World Bosses and Helltide, danger lurks at every turn.
Immersive Character DevelopmentCreate and customize your character to face the encroaching darkness. Choose from one of five classes and build your hero with skills, abilities and cosmetics, creating a champion that is uniquely your own. Grow stronger as you progress through powerful Skill Trees and develop even more unique end game specializations with Paragon Boards.
Legendary Gear, Epic BattlesDiscover and experiment with a vast arsenal of powerful weapons, armor and more to fight back against the demons threatening Sanctuary. Explore unique combinations, create your own upgrades and collect a plethora of powerful tools to battle in immersive, action-packed combat against the deadliest of enemies.
Seasons & EventsThe tales of Sanctuary continue to unfold. Create Seasonal Characters and join in fresh adventures - master new mechanics and take on the latest threats in each new Season. Complete harrowing feats of the Season Journey and earn new Battle Pass rewards. Plus, sharpen your swords and get in the spirit of the seasons when Limited-Time Events sweep through Sanctuary.
End Game UndertakingsThere’s even more Diablo® IV to explore as you reach higher levels and more fearsome World Tiers. Face the greatest challenge yet as you take on the most powerful demons in The Pit, steel yourself against Uber Bosses to reap uber unique rewards, fight back overflowing armies of Hell as Helltides emerge across Sanctuary, battle larger-than-life World Bosses, and master the Forge to create the mightiest weapons fit for a hero.
- Engine
- Proprietary Engine
- Multiplayer
- Online Multiplayer, Online Co-Op, Local Co-Op
- Cross-Platform Play
- All platforms
- Cross Save
- All platforms
- Franchise
- Diablo
- Number of Players
- 1-2 players
- Steam Deck Compatibility
- Verified
- Platform(s)
- PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Xbox One, PC
- Genre(s)
- Action RPG, Hack and Slash
- How Long To Beat
- 26 Hours
- X|S Optimized
- Yes
- PS Plus Availability
- N/A
- File Size Xbox Series
- 158.25 GB
- Local Co-Op Support
- 1-2 players (console only)
- OpenCritic Rating
- Mighty
