Diablo 4 Lord of Hatred Looks Great, But I’m Not Ready to Declare Victory

Diablo 4 Lord of Hatred reviews are out, and the expansion is looking strong. But there are still some important questions about the long-term endgame. In this week’s gaming news roundup, we break down the early review scores, what critics are praising, what still needs to be proven, and why the new systems like the Cube, Warplans, higher Torment tiers, expanded skill customization, and updated uniques could be a major turning point for Diablo 4.

We also discuss the Lord of Hatred opening cinematic, Mephisto’s terrifying role, Neyrelle’s fate, Rathma’s prophecy, the Spear of Light, and what all of this might mean for the story going forward. Plus, there are more signs that Diablo 4’s long-rumored cow level may finally be happening, including fishing clues, cow references, and newly discovered items.

Also covered: Path of Exile 2’s upcoming 0.5.0 endgame overhaul reveal, Call of Duty officially being pulled back from day-one Game Pass, Microsoft Gaming layoff rumors, and Ubisoft’s Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced remake, which may actually be the rare modern Ubisoft win.

Time stamps:
00:00 Intro
00:51 Blizzcon giveaway
01:07 The Expanse
01:18 Diablo
15:34 Path of Exile 2
16:41 Xbox
18:59 Black Flag

Links:
Diablo interview: https://wccftech.com/diablo-iv-lord-of-hatred-interview-ultimate-expression//amp/
Diablo cow level: https://mein-mmo.de/en/after-5-months-of-break-in-diablo-4-i-played-the-new-expansion-and-didnt-want-to-stop,1563514/
Xbox: https://www.gamesindustry.biz/microsoft-cuts-game-pass-pricing-and-removes-call-of-duty-as-day-one-launch-title-in-response-to-a-lot-of-feedback
https://www.invenglobal.com/articles/21161/rumors-swirl-of-15-layoffs-at-microsoft-gaming
https://www.mixvale.com.br/2026/04/22/supposed-layoffs-at-xbox-could-reach-15-of-the-team-and-cause-studios-to-close-en/

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