Metascore
82

Generally favorable reviews - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 14
  2. Negative: 0 out of 14
  1. Oct 4, 2024
    95
    With a stack of new mechanics, a tight new campaign story, and some great seasonal content, Vessel of Hatred piles more awesome Diablo IV goodness onto the already incredible base game - itself further refined by a year's worth of seasonal updates. If you enjoyed Diablo IV even slightly, consider this expansion a must-play.
  2. Oct 4, 2024
    95
    Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred is a worthy adventure and a great reason to head back to Sanctuary - if you ever left in the first place.
  3. Oct 19, 2024
    90
    The Vessel of Hatred expansion pack is what Diablo 4 should have been. Blizzard made many changes to the game's core mechanics, and now it offers more content, more engaging gameplay, and a stunning art design. It takes full advantage of the massive potential of the Diablo world.
  4. Oct 11, 2024
    90
    Quotation forthcoming.
  5. Oct 4, 2024
    90
    Diablo IV: Vessel of Hatred continues the story of Diablo IV into its next inevitable chapter. The story continues in a satisfying way as players explore the new region of Nahantu. The Spiritborn class is a blast to play, the mix of a martial artist with different Guardian Spirits providing support has potential for numerous viable builds. Ultimately though, even with the new area, vocation and other new features added, Vessel of Hatred offers more of what players can expect from Diablo IV.
  6. Oct 4, 2024
    90
    With a powerful narrative and subtle adjustments to the base game's quality of life, Diablo IV: Vessel of Hatred is a beautiful complement to the original game, a good "more-of-the-same", bringing another region and especially a very interesting new class to further expand this fascinating universe.
  7. Oct 4, 2024
    86
    In addition to an exciting campaign and a cool new class, you also get new endgame content that complements the basic game wonderfully.
  8. Oct 18, 2024
    80
    While unlikely to convert any new adherents, Vessel of Hatred provides plenty of reasons to return to the dark world of Sanctuary. The Spiritborn class is the biggest draw here, but exploring Nahantu and delving into a dark new storyline make Vessel of Hatred worth the entry price.
  9. Oct 5, 2024
    80
    Vessel of Hatred is a successful expansion that turns the feel of Diablo 4 on its head with the new Spiritborn class, but sometimes has the same weaknesses as the main game.
  10. Oct 4, 2024
    80
    Diablo 4’s Vessel of Hatred expansion offers a compelling new narrative for fans looking to continue the base game’s story. The new Spiritborn class is a joy to behold, and new features like Mercenaries and Runewords are a welcome addition, adding elements from older games that fans have missed.