People are already circling February 11, 2026, and not just because it's a neat date on the calendar. Blizzard's Diablo 30th Anniversary Spotlight is lined up for that day, and the mood in the community feels like pre-season night all over again. If you're the type who keeps an eye on builds, stash space, and Diablo 4 Items before a big content drop, you can probably guess why this stream matters: it's the first time in a while that Diablo's future might feel clear instead of "wait and see."

What the Spotlight needs to prove

Sure, the show is expected to touch Diablo Immortal and Diablo II: Resurrected, but Diablo IV is the main event. Blizzard has already locked in the Lord of Hatred expansion for April 28, 2026, and that date alone puts pressure on this livestream. Players aren't just asking for a trailer. They want specifics: what the new endgame loop looks like, how progression will work, and whether the next chapter of the Age of Hatred actually changes how you play week to week. If they gloss over the nuts and bolts, folks will notice fast.

The Paladin is back, and it's playable now

The one part that isn't up for debate is the Paladin. Blizzard finally said it out loud, and it's hard not to grin if you grew up on that holy-warrior fantasy. It's a clean fit for Diablo IV's combat too: up-close pressure, defensive tools, and that "light vs hell" vibe that the series does better than anyone. And here's the kicker—if you've already pre-purchased Lord of Hatred, you don't have to wait until April. You can roll a Paladin right now and start testing what actually works instead of arguing about it on forums.

The Warlock rumor won't quit

Then there's the extra heat: talk of a second class. Datamines and insider chatter keep pointing at a Warlock, and not in a "Necromancer, but different" way. The vibe people describe is more occult battlemage—arcane damage, shadow tricks, maybe some risky mechanics that reward you for flirting with disaster. If Blizzard really drops two classes in one expansion, it'll feel like a deliberate nod to Lord of Destruction energy: one familiar comfort pick, one wild card that shifts the meta.

What players actually care about next

Even if the Warlock never shows up on stream, the Spotlight still has to address the boring-but-important stuff: skill tree changes, pacing, item chase, and how endgame activities stay worth running after the first hype week. Players want reasons to log in on a random Tuesday, not just on launch weekend. And yeah, gearing will be part of that conversation—some people grind, some trade, some look for faster ways to finish a setup, which is why marketplaces and services like U4GM keep coming up when the community talks about buying currency or filling out a build without living in Nightmare Dungeons all night.