The first 12 minutes of gameplay in Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred as a paladin

The First 12 Minutes of Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred Gameplay as Paladin

The Lord of Hatred expansion for the online action RPG Diablo 4 from Blizzard is slated for April 28, 2026, yet a preview is already available through a new IGN clip — surprising, if you weren’t expecting an early look.

In the first 12 minutes shown by IGN, the paladin (a champion of light who pairs up with an unholy warlock) crosses paths with Lorath and embarks for ancient Skovos to confront Mephisto. Scenes shift quickly: ship decks, ruined temples, shadowed corridors — e.g., a tense boarding sequence that doesn’t linger on exposition but pushes players straight into the conflict.

The footage gives a concrete sense of tone and design rather than a full rundown; you’ll see parts of the plot, a handful of locales, and some of the foes — including the addon's first boss. If you want a no-spoiler impression, the clip is a decent, slightly raw taste of how this chapter begins.