With Diablo 4 now available and players completing the main storyline, speculation about DLC has naturally arisen. Diablo 4 has already captured the hearts of millions worldwide with its compelling narrative and gameplay. Now, let's uncover the latest information about the anticipated expansion.
Is Diablo 4 DLC Confirmed? According to the game's developers, Diablo 4 will indeed feature paid DLC in the future. However, the specific format of these DLCs remains unknown. Previous Diablo games introduced paid Expansion Packs, which not only advanced the storyline but also introduced two new character classes.
In an interview with Rod Fergusson, Diablo 4 General Manager, and Joseph Piepiora, Associate Game Director, they clarified the company's plans. They explained that the seasonal content would not directly impact the overarching narrative, which they intend to preserve for paid expansions.
However, the developers also mentioned that the game would receive "new story content every three months." This suggests that the story of Diablo 4 will evolve alongside the free and premium Battle Passes. It's possible that only minor story progressions (if any) will occur during the seasonal updates, with major story developments reserved for larger DLC packs or expansions. Fergusson also confirmed that "there are more stories to tell" in Diablo 4 at Gamescom 2023.
Fans of Diablo 2 and Diablo 3 are already familiar with this concept. Following Diablo 3's launch, Reaper of Souls was released, significantly advancing the story and introducing new character classes, such as the Crusader and Necromancer.
In a recent interview with Kinda Funny Games, Fergusson stated that the live service model would allow for more content in seasons compared to Diablo 3, promising "deeper, richer, and more content."
Regarding future expansions, Fergusson revealed that Diablo 4's Season 1 content is nearly complete, and work on the second season is in progress. Notably, two expansions are already in production.
Considering that Diablo 4's story concludes with two monumental and game-changing cliffhangers, it's highly likely that Blizzard will continue the game's narrative through both seasonal updates and fully-fledged story DLC in some form.
What Could Diablo 4 DLC Entail? Spoiler Alert for Diablo 4's Ending!
After defeating Lilith, the dying demon princess delivers a chilling warning about the Prime Evils. Without her to stop them, they could once again invade Sanctuary. A vision of Diablo hints at the Lord of Terror's imminent return.
Nyrelle steals Mephisto's Soulstone and departs on a ship, her intentions shrouded in mystery. She implores the player character not to follow her and to trust that she knows what she's doing. In a final scene, the wolf aspect of Mephisto stalks Nyrelle, hinting that he may be the first of the Prime Evils to confront in future DLC.
While Lilith was the primary antagonist in the base game, the series' main villains—Diablo, Baal, and Mephisto—have yet to make their full appearance. Diablo, in particular, was conspicuously absent from Diablo 4. Now that his brother Mephisto is back in Sanctuary, he may start corrupting Nyrelle, while Diablo and Baal likely have their own sinister plans to return. Could this have been the Prime Evils' master plan all along, with Lilith's removal paving the way for their domination of Hell, Heaven, and Sanctuary?
