Dataminers may have uncovered the next installment in Diablo 4, and it’s one that makes sense given how the game ended.

The upcoming expansion for Diablo 4 may be called Lord of Hatred (via WoWHead), and is dedicated to one of the game lore’s Prime Evil Mephisto, older brother to Bhaal and Diablo. The DLC will take place in the Kurast region, in the land of Nahantu.

The expansion will also add in a new class called the Spiritborn, a warrior who fights with a glaive and also can tap into spiritual realms for spellcasting and minion-summoning.

“The Spiritborn, a class deeply rooted in the elements of nature and the spiritual realm. They are the children of the wild, born from the spirit of the plains, sky, soil, and forest. Their souls are intertwined with the world around them, drawing strength from the very essence of life and nature.

Their weapon of choice is the glaive, a symbol of their connection to both the physical and spiritual realms. The glaive is more than just a weapon to a Spiritborn; it is an extension of their spirit, a conduit through which they channel their power.

The Spiritborn’s power comes from two resources: Vigor and Allegiance. Vigor represents their physical vitality and endurance, gained from their bond with the earth and sky. It fuels their physical abilities and allows them to perform feats of agility and strength beyond normal capabilities.

Allegiance, on the other hand, represents their spiritual connection to nature and its creatures. It is through Allegiance that they can call upon the spirits of nature for aid, summoning ethereal allies or invoking powerful elemental spells.

The Spiritborn are not merely fighters; they are guardians of balance. They stand on the boundary between the physical world and the spiritual realm, ensuring harmony between the two. Their mission is not just to defeat their enemies but to preserve the natural order of things.

In battle, a Spiritborn is a sight to behold. They move with the grace of the wind, their glaives dancing like leaves in a storm. Their attacks are fluid and relentless, like a river carving its path through stone. And when they call upon their spiritual powers, the air around them crackles with raw elemental energy.

Whether you’re drawn to their unique blend of physical prowess and spiritual power or their noble mission to preserve balance in the world, playing as a Spiritborn offers a truly unique experience in Sanctuary.”

Other additions in the expansion also include Mercenaries (AI teammates) you can hire like in Diablo 2: these include Berserker Crone, Bounty Hunter, Cursed Child, Maiden, Mongral, Scholar, and Shield Bearer. There will also be a raid planned called Five Hills, which takes place in the Tomb of Akarat and involves the Khazra goatmen. The in-game stash size will also be bumped up to 500, so that’s good news for loot hoarders all across the world.

With BlizzCon 2023 happening later this 3rd to 4th November, there’s a good chance Blizzard will be making a new announcement about the expansion on that particular weekend. No release date has been set for the upcoming Diablo 4 expansion, though we guess it’ll be a year after the base game’s June release date. Until there’s official news about the expansion, take all of this with a grain of salt.

If you want to go into further detail on why the expansion might be focused on Mephisto, head here (spoiler warning).