Diablo IV

Season 15 · Patch 3.2.1

Expansion September 12, 2026

Blizzard officially confirmed during the BlizzCon opening ceremony that the Amazon will be the next playable class in Diablo 4. However, in a significant shift from previous content models, the Amazon will not be included in a new expansion. Instead, it will be sold as a standalone DLC class pack, scheduled for release in the first half of 2027.

The announcement validates long-standing community speculation. The Amazon is one of the most iconic classes from Diablo 2, and the narrative groundwork was laid in the Lord of Hatred expansion, which explored Skovos, the home of the Amazons. While Lord of Hatred introduced the Paladin and Warlock, the Amazons remained NPCs, leaving a clear path for their eventual playable debut.

What Changed

**Class Confirmation:** The Amazon is confirmed as the next class for Diablo 4.

**Monetization Model:** The Amazon will be sold as a separate DLC class pack rather than being bundled into a full expansion.

**Release Window:** The class is slated to launch in the first half of 2027.

**Platform Expansion:** Diablo 4 is officially coming to the Nintendo Switch 2, featuring a "Lord of Hatred collection" that includes both existing expansions.

What This Means for Players

For players invested in the current meta, this announcement signals a long wait for the Amazon. With a 2027 release window, the class will arrive well after the current season cycle. This allows Blizzard to potentially balance the class against the matured meta of 2027, rather than rushing it alongside a new expansion's endgame changes.

The decision to sell the Amazon as a separate pack rather than part of an expansion suggests Blizzard is testing a modular content strategy. Players who have already purchased the Lord of Hatred expansion will need to budget separately for the Amazon pack if they wish to play the class immediately upon release.

From a competitive standpoint, the Amazon’s arrival in 2027 means it will likely enter a highly refined endgame landscape. Unlike earlier classes that helped shape the meta, the Amazon will need to offer distinct mechanics to compete with established builds like the Paladin and Warlock.

Community Reaction

The community reaction is largely one of validation mixed with mild frustration regarding the pricing model. Many players viewed the Amazon as a "no-brainer" given its history in Diablo 2 and its presence in the Skovos storyline. However, the separation of the class from an expansion package has sparked debate about value, with some players feeling that a new class should remain tied to major content drops as they were in Diablo 2 and Diablo 3.

The confirmation of the Switch 2 version was met with enthusiasm from console players, particularly those who had been waiting for a portable option after the initial PS5 and Xbox Series X/S launches.

What's Next

While the Amazon is a future goal, the immediate focus for Diablo 4 players is the upcoming Season 7: Hell's Legacy. Launching on September 15, this season celebrates the franchise's 30th anniversary and reintroduces classic enemies, locations, and items from previous games.

Key highlights for Hell's Legacy include the return of Deckard Cain, who will guide players through a narrative journey to confront Diablo, Baal, and Mephisto. This marks the first time Diablo himself will appear as a direct antagonist in Diablo 4.

Players should expect detailed patch notes for Hell's Legacy in the coming days, along with PTR data for balance adjustments that will carry forward into the Amazon's eventual development cycle.