When Does Diablo 4 Season 12 End? Diablo Season 13 Lord of Hatred Expansion Start Date & Times, Explained

As we move through 2026, it’s nearly time for another major expansion in Diablo 4, and that’s the Lord of Hatred update that brings Season 12 to an end, and kickstarts Season 13 in style. Check out Lord of Hatred’s start date and times.

Diablo 4 Season 13 Lord of Hatred is the natural successor to 2025’s Vessel of Hatred. There’s a lot of anger in Diablo 4, isn’t there? Season 12’s Season Slaughter has been a good one, but it’s time to see what hell awaits in Blizzard’s next Diablo 4 expansion.

Diablo 4 Season 12 End Date

Diablo 4 Season 12 Season Slaughter ends on April 28, meaning you haven’t got long left until the next one begins.

Season 12 introduced a wealth of new gameplay features: The Killstreak System, Bloodied Sigils, as well as the insanely cool touch where you get to play as The Butcher!

As with all seasonal updates, the content and novelty grow stale, and luckily for you and Blizzard, something cool is up next—Season 13 and the Lord of Hatred expansion for 2026.

When Does Diablo 4 Season 13 Lord of Hatred Start? Dates & Times, Explained

Diablo 4’s Season 13 ‘Lord of Hatred’ content is expected to go live on April 28, and it should have a start time of 10 AM PT.

It’s hard to believe we’re at Season 13 already, but this is a special one because it introduces Lord of Hatred. It brings with it the Paladin Class, the Warlock, and much more.

For a more accurate release time closer to your region or time zone, check out this table, complete with dates and times.

Which aspect of Lord of Hatred has got you the most excited? Has it got the potential to top Vessel of Hatred? Let us know through the Insider Gaming Discord, and share what you think about the state of Diablo 4 right now.

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