After months of speculation, signs are mounting that Blizzard’s action RPG Diablo 4 will soon be coming to the Nintendo Switch 2. As extremely reliable insider billbil-kun reports, fans won’t have to wait too long. The game is scheduled to be released on Nintendo’s new hybrid console on September 15, 2026. The scope of the port is of particular concern because, according to leaked information, buyers will not only receive the main game, but also a full-fledged overall package.
Named “The Age of Hate Collection”, the release will include the first expansion “Vessel of Hate” and the add-on “Lord of Hate”. This means that players on Switch 2 will have the entire previous game’s epic story about the evil lord Mephisto right from the start.
The rumored release date of September 15th is extremely close to this year’s BlizzCon, which will be held on September 12th and 13th. Therefore, there is strong speculation in the industry about whether Blizzard Entertainment will officially launch the Switch 2 version at its own internal exhibition and may announce the start of spontaneous sales. In addition, the upcoming Gamescom may also be the venue for the first demonstration. At Cologne, Blizzard has already demonstrated a port of the original Diablo III for Nintendo Switch.
The implementation of Diablo 4’s new systems took a long time, which may be mainly due to the intensive development of the second expansion pack, Lords of Hatred. Additionally, live-service games on Nintendo platforms have often presented technical and organizational challenges in the past due to the necessary permanent online connections. However, with the Switch 2’s more powerful hardware, developers now have the necessary resources to deliver a graphics-intensive instant hack-and-slash experience.
In terms of sales, everything points to a package with a full price of around 70 euros. In addition to the digital version in the eShop, physical packaging is also planned to be available in stores, although this will only include a download code. Official confirmation from Blizzard Entertainment is still awaited, but countries’ previous age ratings and the leaker’s history of reliability make the news seem within reach.
