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"Vessel of Hatred," the latest expansion for Diablo IV, introduces several exciting features that will appeal to both long-time fans and newcomers of the celebrated MMORPG franchise.

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<div dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;text-align:justify;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1728703859366Screenshot 2024-10-12 111919.png" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="Screenshot from AC Coloma, ABS-CBN News"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left"><em>Screenshot from AC Coloma, ABS-CBN News</em></span></span></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;text-align:justify;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="color:#000000;background-color:transparent;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">MANILA — &quot;Vessel of Hatred,&quot; the latest expansion for </span> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q9J6-7hk5wI"></a><span style="color:#000000;background-color:transparent;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q9J6-7hk5wI">Diablo IV</a></span><span style="color:#000000;background-color:transparent;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">, introduces several exciting features that will appeal to long-time fans and newcomers of the celebrated MMORPG franchise. </span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;text-align:justify;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><br/></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;text-align:justify;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="color:#000000;background-color:transparent;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">VoH was released October 8 across gaming platforms and consoles, selling for around $39.99 to $89.99, according to Battle.net, putting it at par with other RPG expansions. </span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;text-align:justify;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><br/></div><div><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/lifestyle/2024/10/5/what-to-look-out-for-in-the-diablo-iv-expansion-1722">What to look out for in the Diablo IV expansion</a><span style="color:#000000;background-color:transparent;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"></span></div><div><span style="color:#000000;background-color:transparent;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Set in the lush jungle region of Nahantu, the expansion offers an intricately-designed world filled with new enemy factions like snakes, crocodiles, and monstrous insects.  As for the storyline, it follows the quest to recover Mephisto&#x27;s essence from the hands of Neyrel, and spans around 6 hours. </span></div><div><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/lifestyle/2024/10/3/camila-cabello-lends-voice-to-trailer-of-diablo-iv-expansion-1603">Camila Cabello lends voice to trailer of Diablo IV expansion</a></div><div><span style="color:#000000;background-color:transparent;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">True enough, the landscape brings a fresh element to the game, while sticking to its “dark tone elements” — just as Blizzard Entertainment promised its fans, and introducing new characteristics that make gameplay even better.</span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;text-align:justify;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><br/></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;text-align:justify;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1728703923506Screenshot 2024-10-12 111603.png" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="Screenshot from AC Coloma, ABS-CBN News"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left"><em>Screenshot from AC Coloma, ABS-CBN News</em></span></span></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;text-align:justify;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><br/></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;text-align:justify;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="color:#000000;background-color:transparent;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"></span><span style="color:#000000;background-color:transparent;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"><strong>The Spiritborn class </strong></span></div><div><br/></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;text-align:justify;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="color:#000000;background-color:transparent;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">One of the key additions to the game is the Spiritborn class, a highly versatile and unique character that taps into the power of four Spirit Guardian animals: the Jaguar, Gorilla, Centipede, and Eagle. </span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;text-align:justify;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><br/></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;text-align:justify;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="color:#000000;background-color:transparent;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Like any other open-world RPG, you have the option to create your characters to your liking. I, well, may have customized my character to look like a certain...  </span><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/2024/9/25/chappell-roan-celebrates-1st-anniversary-of-debut-album-2110" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration:none" target="_blank"><span style="color:#1155cc;background-color:transparent;text-decoration:underline;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;text-decoration-skip-ink:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Midwest Princess.</span></a><span style="color:#000000;background-color:transparent;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;text-align:justify;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><br/></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;text-align:justify;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="color:#000000;background-color:transparent;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">But besides that, players can also customize their fighting style by  combining abilities from these animals, making the class flexible and suited to various playstyles. Having played the base game as a Barbarian, and the expansion game as a Spiritborn, the latter fits my typical RPG playstyle the best. </span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;text-align:justify;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><br/></div><script data-wid="auto" type="text/javascript" src="https://content.viralize.tv/display/?zid=AAEyze-tm4MR6kEa&amp;cid=ABOQTJOoxFGORlPw&amp;activation=adfill&amp;vip_mode=no"></script><div dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;text-align:justify;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><br/></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;text-align:justify;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="color:#000000;background-color:transparent;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">I&#x27;ve played RPGs, from gacha games to the conventional adventure-based titles, so it was interesting to see a class that’s agile yet, beginner-friendly. </span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;text-align:justify;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><br/></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;text-align:justify;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="color:#000000;background-color:transparent;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">While it deals out less damage compared to other classes, Spiritborn&#x27;s offensive and defensive kit helped me understand the fundamentals of this game more. </span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;text-align:justify;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><br/></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;text-align:justify;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="color:#000000;background-color:transparent;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Another major addition is the Mercenary system, which allows you to recruit NPC companions to assist in your journey, which is more helpful for players who prefer the solo grind like I do.  </span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;text-align:justify;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><br/></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;text-align:justify;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="color:#000000;background-color:transparent;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">For those who prefer multiplayer, Diablo IV introduced the Dark Citadel dungeon, which provides a challenging, cooperative multiplayer experience for groups of 2-4 players, and combines puzzle mechanics with intense battles.</span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;text-align:justify;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><br/></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;text-align:justify;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="color:#000000;background-color:transparent;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Admittedly, at the time of this review, I wasn&#x27;t able to dabble much into the Diablo IV universe, but experiencing the expansion first-hand as a beginner was good enough to pique my curiosity towards the game itself and encourage me to pick it up after this. </span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;text-align:justify;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><br/></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;text-align:justify;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="color:#000000;background-color:transparent;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">It goes without saying, however, that there are a few bugs, and occasional crashes which dampen the experience. This user also experienced a few hiccups along the way, such as having to update the game every day. But such is expected of a new offering, anyway. </span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;text-align:justify;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><br/></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;text-align:justify;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="color:#000000;background-color:transparent;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Still, Vessel of Hatred introduces enough fresh content to keep the Diablo community engaged for quite a while. </span></div>

<p>"Vessel of Hatred," the latest expansion for <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q9J6-7hk5wI">Diablo IV</a>, introduces several exciting features that will appeal to both long-time fans and newcomers of the celebrated MMORPG franchise. </p>

"Vessel of Hatred," the latest expansion for Diablo IV , introduces several exciting features that will appeal to both long-time fans and newcomers of the celebrated MMORPG franchise.

'Diablo IV: Vessel of Hatred' review: The 'Spiritborn' class is unique in all the right places

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'Diablo IV: Vessel of Hatred' review: The 'Spiritborn' class is unique in all the right places

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Published October 12, 2024 02:20 PM PHT

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