X The most controversial fight in Diablo 4 Vessel of Hatred could come back again — in the form of a new Tormented Boss

What you need to know

  • Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred launched on October 8 and has received mixed reactions to its story ending, which centers around the Prime Evil, Mephisto. (Second warning: Do not read further if you haven’t finished the expansion!)
  • During the review period, the developers held a Q&A with us and other outlets about the game and its story. They revealed that they are considering the ‘Harbinger of Hatred’ as a new Tormented Boss.
  • The developers also shared plans for the future of the story involving Mephisto, which may address some fans’ concerns about the ending.

If you’ve finished the Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred expansion (and if you haven’t, please don’t read this article!), you’re probably left with many questions about that ending. Don’t worry—you’re not alone. Many players were shocked to discover that an expansion centered around the Lord of Hatred, Mephisto, culminated in an epic fight… but not with Mephisto.

Yes, after chasing Neyrelle all over Nahantu and saving her from the wolf’s mighty clutches, the story climaxes in a battle against the ‘Harbinger of Hatred’ rather than the Prime Evil himself. While the fight is epic in its own right, it’s left many fans wanting more.

Now that the dust has settled a few weeks after launch, I thought it would be a good time to share some insights from the developers, which were shared with us and other outlets during the review period. Brent Gibson, Rex Dickson, Kyle Martin, and Colin Finer answered some burning questions about the game ahead of its release and revealed that they have plans to expand on Mephisto’s story. They also mentioned that the Harbinger of Hatred fight will be added to the Boss Ladder.

The Harbinger of Hatred

Harbinger of Hatred in Diablo 4

“My! What big teeth you have!” (Image credit: Jennifer Young – Windows Central)

During a Discord chat, one reviewer asked, “Will there be an Uber version of the Mephisto fight like Lilith?” Colin Finer, Lead Live Designer for Diablo 4, responded:

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