Exciting rumors suggest Blizzard may have inadvertently revealed Diablo 4's next playable class through internal build files. Data sleuths discovered references to 'Paladin' in server logs (build ID 2.5.Xpaladin67961), sparking widespread speculation about this fan-favorite archetype's potential arrival.
The Paladin class has topped player wishlists since Diablo 4's launch in June 2023. While Blizzard hasn't confirmed these findings, the discovery coincides with expectations for Season 11 content updates.
Community reactions remain mixed - some fans humorously speculate the Paladin might debut as an NPC mercenary rather than a fully playable class.
Blizzard previously announced postponing Diablo 4's second expansion to 2026, following the Spiritborn-class-introducing Vessel of Hatred DLC. Official roadmap images hint at additional features including:
The news follows Rod Fergusson's departure as Diablo franchise development lead. After delivering four major Diablo releases in five years, Fergusson stated: "The teams are positioned for success with exciting upcoming releases. I'm proud of our collective achievements and eager to see Diablo's future unfold."
In related Blizzard developments, the Story and Franchise Development team voted to unionize with Communications Workers of America. Principal editor Bucky Fisk commented: "After years witnessing Blizzard's evolution, we're taking steps to preserve our workplace values and ensure fair, transparent decision-making."
Current class rankings continue evolving as players experiment with Season 10 builds and anticipate future updates.