Blizzard Entertainment has injected fresh hellfire into one of gaming's most enduring classics. During today's Diablo 30th Anniversary Spotlight on February 11th, 2026, the company shadow-dropped Reign of the Warlock, a major DLC expansion for Diablo II: Resurrected that introduces the Warlock, the series' first entirely new playable class in 25 years. Available immediately on Battle.net, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, and now Steam, the $24.99 DLC marks a historic milestone for the 2000 action RPG and its 2021 remaster. Check out the awesome trailer below:
Diablo II: Resurrected launched in 2021 to critical acclaim, faithfully recreating the isometric hack-and-slash gameplay, atmospheric gothic horror, and addictive loot chase that defined the original and its 2001 Lord of Destruction expansion. No substantial new content followed until now, making Reign of the Warlock a long-awaited revival timed perfectly for the franchise's 30th birthday since Diablo's 1996 debut.The Warlock draws from ancient Vizjerei texts, channeling sinister demonic pacts rather than heavenly light like the Paladin. This summoner class commands minions and manipulates foes through forbidden rituals, fitting seamlessly into Diablo's dark lore. Core abilities include:
- Summon Goatman - Calls a melee brute for frontline damage and crowd control.
- Summon Tainted - Deploys a ranged corrupter spewing toxic projectiles.
- Summon Defiler - Summons a support demon that debuffs enemies and heals allies.
- Bind Demon - Temporarily enslaves an enemy demon, granting access to its unique skill.
- Devour Demon - Consumes a foe for temporary buffs tailored to the demon type (e.g., speed from agile imps).
These mechanics encourage strategic minion management and risk-reward demon consumption, echoing Necromancer vibes but with a fresh Vizjerei twist. Beyond the class, Reign of the Warlock overhauls endgame with Enhanced Terror Zones: players can terrorize any Act on Hell difficulty, spawning elite variants of zones packed with Heralds of Terror which are stalking hunters that grow stronger with each kill. Defeating them yields statues; combine five in the Horadric Cube to summon the Colossal Ancients, a multi-phase superboss.
Quality-of-life upgrades address long-standing pain points for players:
- Built-in Loot Filter for customizable drops.
- Advanced Stash Tabs for runes, gems, and materials.
- Chronicle: A personal log tracking every unique, set, and runeword found, with rewards for completion.
The Warlock's multi-game rollout amplifies the anniversary celebration. Diablo Immortal welcomes her in summer 2026 with a Soulgorger-focused kit and a revamped Lut Gholein zone, echoing Diablo II's desert city. Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred integrates her at launch on April 28th, alongside the pre-purchase Paladin (Season 11), Skovos region debut, War Plans endgame, overhauled skill trees, Horadric Cube return, Talismans, Loot Filter, and even Fishing.
The Spotlight, streamed today, also teased Diablo IV's Season 12 (streamlined pre-expansion), Diablo III's Mosaic removal for redesign, and Diablo Immortal's 2026 roadmap. Cinematic trailers hyped the Warlock's chains, flames, and summons, now we will have to see if the class is as good as it looks.
Diablo II's enduring appeal lies in its perfect balance, replayability, and modding scene. Reign of the Warlock honors that legacy while modernizing for newcomers via Steam and QoL. Priced accessibly, it bridges generations ahead of D4's Hatred saga finale.
For veterans, it's a nostalgia-fueled return; for Diablo IV players, a taste of the Warlock's power before April. Download now and summon your demons to slay your foes.