Summary
- Neyrelle's journey in Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred involves battling demonic corruption and facing torment and struggles.
- Despite signs of slipping sanity, Neyrelle remains determined to destroy Mephisto's stone, but her fate remains uncertain.
- The upcoming Diablo 4 expansion, Vessel of Hatred, is set for release on October 8, revealing Neyrelle's dark and seemingly doomed quest.
Diablo 4 just revealed a new lore video for Vessel of Hatred that goes into Neyrelle’s mindset, goals, and struggles leading up to the upcoming expansion pack. Fittingly called “Neyrelle’s Lament,” this Diablo 4 lore video seems to shine an even darker light on her doomed quest to destroy Mephisto.
At the end of Diablo 4, Neyrelle – the young scholar players meet early in Act 1 – absconds with the soulstone of Mephisto in hopes of finding a way to destroy the Lord of Hatred once and for all. However, during the release date trailer for Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred, fans are shown that things aren’t going well on her journey so far; she is tormented by Mephisto with visions of her mother, and her own body being mutilated. The uncontrolled powers of the soulstone even unintentionally slay her guide.
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Now, another new lore video ahead of Vessel of Hatred shows just how grim things are looking for Neyrelle. This video, titled “Neyrelle’s Lament,” is narrated by the former Horadrim aspirant. She begins with a statement illustrating her disillusionment with the state of Sanctuary: “The darkness of the Hells and the light of the Heavens are the same.” She goes on to describe how her innocent curiosity about the heroes of the Horadrim led her to see them as nothing more than “flawed, scared people, stumbling through the darkness with nothing but a sputtering candle for guidance.” To make things worse, Neyrelle’s voice begins to get deeper and take on a haunting reverberation effect – an audible sign of her growing demonic corruption.
Neyrelle's Damned Quest in Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred?
Neyrelle fights back against the influence, giving voice to her determination to keep fighting, despite the signs that her sanity is slipping. She evokes the deeds of the champions who defeated the Prime Evils before, making clear her intention to destroy Mephisto’s stone and end his threat in Diablo 4 once and for all, no matter the cost. However, near the end, as she says “I will not stand alone,” her voice corrupts again, with another voice seemingly saying the word “we” instead.
Needless to say, things aren’t looking great for Neyrelle. The lore video appears to take place on the same boat as the Vessel of Hatred cinematic, but without the guide, meaning it likely takes place after the fact – showing her stubborn determination to keep going forward no matter what. Hopefully, Lorath and the wanderers who brought about Lilith’s end will be able to track down and save Neyrelle before she truly becomes the Vessel of Hatred in the Diablo 4 expansion.
Fans won’t have to wait long to find out what fate awaits the doomed scholar. Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred releases on October 8, so players will be able to dive into the new expansion just in time for the Halloween season.
Diablo 4
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- 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)
