How is Blizzard expanding Diablo for its 30th?

A new class and cross‑title plans

Blizzard used its 30th Anniversary Spotlight to introduce a major addition: the Warlock. The new class is being rolled out across the Diablo family of games rather than being limited to a single title. Diablo II: Resurrected received the Warlock today as part of a paid DLC package, marking the first new class added to that game in more than two decades. That same Warlock archetype will also appear in other Diablo entries, including Diablo 4, where a demon‑summoning Warlock variant is slated to arrive with the Lord of Hatred expansion.

What’s included and how it’s being delivered

• Diablo II: Resurrected: Warlock class and other quality‑of‑life improvements (including inventory management tweaks) are available now as paid DLC tied to the anniversary spotlight.
• Diablo 4: The Warlock will be introduced in the Lord of Hatred expansion, adding a summoner‑focused playstyle to Diablo 4’s roster of classes.
• The broader anniversary effort spans multiple Diablo titles and includes showings for Diablo Immortal and other projects.

Key implications for players

• Veterans get fresh class options in legacy and modern Diablo games, which can reshape endgame and build diversity across the franchise.
• The DLC for Resurrected is a paid release, so players should expect monetization for new single‑player content on top of free patches.

Open questions

Exact balance, cross‑game progression (if any), and longer‑term pricing strategies were not fully detailed in Blizzard’s announcements. Players will also be watching how the new Warlock is tuned across different Diablo systems and whether class parity is maintained between the remaster and the live online title.