Diablo IV expands this month with the launch of its first major expansion, Vessel of Hatred. The add-on arrives on October 7, and while Diablo IV’s base game is on Game Pass, the expansion is a premium add-on for all versions of the game across Xbox, PlayStation, and PC.
There are multiple editions of Vessel of Hatred to choose from, including a collector’s edition dubbed the Ultimate edition. In this post, we’re rounding them up to help you decide which version sounds best to you. Diablo IV is available on Game Pass, but subscribers have to buy Vessel of Hatred outright. However, Game Pass subscribers save 10%, which is a nice silver lining that brings the price down a bit.
Preorder Diablo IV: Vessel of Hatred Standard Edition
$40 (or $36 with Game Pass Ultimate)
The standard edition of Vessel of Hatred includes the expansion itself, and nothing more. However, people who preorder the expansion get two bonuses: Alkor the Snow Leopard pet (for Diablo IV) and the Mother’s Lament legendary gem (for Diablo Immortal). Both preorder bonuses unlock immediately in their respective games.
Preorder Diablo IV: Vessel of Hatred Ultimate Edition
$90 (or $81 with Game Pass Ultimate)
This bundle includes the expansion and the previously mentioned preorder bonuses, along with a one-month subscription to Game Pass Ultimate (also, only for those who preorder). For those who do not preorder, they’ll get the Nahantu Veilwalker Spiritborn armor, along with immediate access to these items in Diablo IV:
- Hratli, the Canine Pet
- Natalya, the Tiger Pet
- Nahantu War-Cat Mount and Armor Bundle
- Nahantu Unearthed Armor Bundle (5 class armor sets)
- Wings of the Damned Cosmetic
- Wings of the Faith Cosmetic
- Nahantu Themed Town Portal
- 3,000 Platinum
- One Seasonal Premium Battle Pass Token
Preorder Diablo IV Vessel of Hatred Expansion Bundle
$70 (or $56 with Game Pass Ultimate)
This bundle includes copies of Diablo IV and Vessel of Hatred, along with the preorder bonuses mentioned above.
If you need more Diablo in your life, Amazon is selling the Art of Diablo series. The standard edition came out in July, and the limited edition arrives on November 5. You can use the link below to learn more.
For more, check out GameSpot’s rundown of Diablo IV’s Vessel of Hatred launch times and preload information.
Diablo IV came to Game Pass in March, marking the first title from Activision Blizzard to join the catalog following Microsoft’s acquisition of the company.
