It’s almost surreal to say this out loud, but here we are in 2026 and Diablo II: Resurrected is back near the top of the Steam charts thanks to the release of Reign of the Warlock. Yes, a brand-new class in Diablo II… decades later… and it’s somehow one of the biggest PC RPG stories of the moment all before Grand Theft Auto VI has even arrived. Who would have thought?! That alone feels like a gaming multiverse glitch in the best possible way. But the real magic isn’t just the novelty, it’s how naturally the Warlock slides into Sanctuary like it was always meant to be there.
The genius of the new class is restraint. The Warlock doesn’t try to reinvent Diablo II or modernize it into something it never was; instead, it expands the original design language with eerie summoning, curse-layering, and battlefield control that feels completely at home alongside Necromancers and Sorceresses. Abilities synergize with classic loot, old builds suddenly have new theorycraft paths, and co-op dynamics gain fresh texture without invalidating legacy playstyles. It’s the rare addition that enhances rather than disrupts, proof that you can evolve a masterpiece without sanding off its edges.
Add in a slate of thoughtful quality-of-life upgrades and the new Infernal Edition which bundles the base game and Reign of the Warlock, and the verdict is obvious: this is the definitive moment to (re)enter Hell. Load times feel snappier and the graphics better than ever, inventory friction is lighter, and long-time quirks are gently polished without losing that unmistakable Diablo II grit. Whether you’re a returning veteran or a curious newcomer, Sanctuary has never felt more complete. Twenty-plus years on, the legend doesn’t just endure, it grows and thrives. Blizzard, it’s clear: Bring on more Diablo II content!
