Diablo II: Resurrected is adding warlock as a brand new player class

Source: Engadget

Announcement

Blizzard announced today that it is introducing the Warlock as a playable character to Diablo II: Resurrected. This marks the first new class in 25 years for the remaster of the original RPG.

Reign of the Warlock DLC

• Available now for $25.
• Adds the Warlock class, new items, and a new pinnacle boss encounter against the Colossal Ancients.
• For players who don’t own the base game, the Infernal Edition of D2R (including the new content) is priced at $40.

Impact on Diablo II: Resurrected

When D2R launched in 2021, it was praised for its faithful recreation of the classic game. Adding a whole new player class is a significant boost for long‑time fans who have continued playing the title.

Availability in Other Diablo Titles

• The Warlock will also appear in Diablo IV as part of the upcoming Lord of Hatred expansion (expected April).
• It will be added to Diablo Immortal as well.

Blizzard’s 30th‑anniversary showcase video provides further details about upcoming content across the franchise.

Recent Blizzard News

In celebration of Blizzard’s 35th anniversary, the company has been rolling out several updates, including a major patch for Overwatch (now without the “2” in its name) that introduces five new heroes.