Blizzard gave \u201cDiablo\u201d franchise fans what they\u2019ve all been waiting years for Thursday during The 2025 Game Awards: the addition of the Paladin class to \u201cDiablo IV,\u201d followed by the upcoming release of \u201cLord of Hatred\u201d expansion next April.<\/p>\n
Per the developer\u2019s description for the Paladin: \u201cThe Paladin is Sanctuary\u2019s quintessential holy warrior: a sword-and-shield champion empowered not only by faith, but by the Light itself. More than mere armored knights, Paladins are forged as holy conduits. When their unwavering devotion joins with the Light, the two become an unstoppable force against the darkness.\u00a0Built on beloved\u00a0mechanics that have shaped the Paladin identity, the class brings forth iconic abilities with\u00a0fresh, new skills. Classic skills like Auras, Blessed Hammer, Blessed Shield, and Zeal return with a revitalized feel that blends Diablo II nostalgia with the visceral combat and grounded visual style of Diablo IV. Where Crusaders embody martial might, the Paladin leans fully into divine power.\u201d<\/p>\n
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But Blizzard was far from the only video game developer to make a big splash with an announcement during The Game Awards, where many a new title, release date reveal and new teaser debuted. See more announcements from the 2025 Game Awards below.<\/p>\n
DIVINITY<\/p>\n
From Larian Studios, \u201cDivinity\u201d is described as a game set in the world of Rivellon. Per the developers, \u201cWhile\u00a0Divinity\u00a0is a brand new game that doesn\u2019t require experience with previous Larian titles, those who\u2019ve played\u00a0Divinity: Original Sin and\u00a0Divinity: Original Sin 2 will be able to enjoy greater understanding and continuity.\u201d<\/p>\n
Watch the teaser for \u201cDivinity\u201d below.<\/p>\n
007 FIRST LIGHT<\/p>\n
Also during the show, IO Interactive revealed Lenny Kravitz is playing a new villain in its upcoming James Bond game \u201c007 First Light.\u201d Kravitz took the stage himself to tease the project, in which he will play Bawma, described as \u201cthe unpredictable and charismatic ruler of Africa\u2019s largest black-market hub.\u201d<\/p>\n
Watch the \u201c007 First Light\u201d teaser featuring Kravitz below.<\/p>\n
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