Diablo IV's Vessel of Hatred expansion launches on October 7, and many are wondering if the premium expansion will be available through Game Pass like the base game is. Blizzard has clarified how players can access Vessel of Hatred, and there is one answer: Buy it.

Vessel of Hatred is a $40 expansion to the game, and purchasing it outright is the only way to access it at launch. Game Pass subscribers can, however, save $4 via Game Pass Ultimate, knocking the price down to $36.

A Deluxe Edition of Vessel of Hatred ($60, or $54 with Game Pass Ultimate) and Ultimate Edition ($90, or $81 with Game Pass Ultimate) are also available for the expansion, each packed with their own additional bonuses and perks.

Diablo IV's Vessel of Hatred expansion launches on October 7, and many are wondering if the premium expansion will be available through Game Pass like the base game is. Blizzard has clarified how players can access Vessel of Hatred, and there is one answer: Buy it.

Vessel of Hatred is a $40 expansion to the game, and purchasing it outright is the only way to access it at launch. Game Pass subscribers can, however, save $4 via Game Pass Ultimate, knocking the price down to $36.

A Deluxe Edition of Vessel of Hatred ($60, or $54 with Game Pass Ultimate) and Ultimate Edition ($90, or $81 with Game Pass Ultimate) are also available for the expansion, each packed with their own additional bonuses and perks.