Blizzard Entertainment has surprised fans with a Diablo IV: Vessel of Hatred Live Action Trailer featuring Neyrelle and the Spiritborn. The trailer includes incredible 3D animations of the Spirit Guardians as the live-action Spiritborn summon them into the battlefield.

Diablo IV: Vessel of Hatred Live Action Trailer

The live-action cinematic for Diablo IV: Vessel of Hatred was released today, showcasing Neyrelle’s treacherous journey into Nahantu and her struggle with the power of the Soulstone. This gripping visual masterpiece is directed by Jon Watts, the visionary mind behind three Spider-Man movies, Wolfs—starring Brad Pitt and George Clooney—and more. Adding an auditory layer of intensity, Latin Grammy® Award-winning artist Camila Cabello lends her powerhouse vocals to the hauntingly beautiful title song, ‘Behind Blue Eyes.’

A CAPTIVATING SYNERGY

“I’ve been playing Diablo since I was a teen and know the world really well, so when they asked me to direct the project, I was all in,” said Jon Watts. Camila Cabello added, “I’m so excited to bring ‘Behind Blue Eyes’ to Sanctuary in a fresh, new way. We took the brilliant lyrics of the original song and transformed it with the dark tones of Diablo. Not only is this song a classic and a perfect representation of what Neyrelle is going through in Vessel of Hatred, but it’s also a song that so many can identify with. Working with the Diablo team was a legendary experience, and I can’t wait for everyone to hear how we’ve reimagined a classic.”

“Vessel of Hatred invites you to step into a world full of darkness and intrigue, and we are thrilled to have collaborated with such extraordinary talents to bring that world to life,” said Rod Fergusson, general manager of Diablo. “With Watts’ exceptional direction and Cabello’s evocative vocals, the release of this cinematic is a harbinger of the adventure to come in Diablo IV’s first expansion.”

The live-action cinematic is available now for viewing on the Diablo YouTube Channel.

Diablo IV: Vessel of Hatred launches worldwide on October 8, available on Windows® PC via Battle.net, Xbox Game Pass, and Steam, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4 and Steam.

Images are provided Courtesy of Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. / Photographer: Bradley Caulder

Song Credits
Title: “Behind Blue Eyes”
Performed by: Camila Cabello
Written by: Pete Townshend
Produced by: Noah Ehler, Jasper Harris
Recorded at: Interscope Studios (Santa Monica, CA), Eggscellent (Los Angeles, CA)
Vocal production by: Bart Schoudel
Engineered by: Bart Schoudel
Vocals by: Camila Cabello
Keys, Guitars, Drums, Strings by: Noah Ehler
Synths by: Jasper Harris
Mixed by: Jon Castelli at The Gift Shop, Downtown Los Angeles
Engineer for mix: Brad Lauchert
Mastering Engineer: Dale Becker
Mastering Assistant: Katie Harvey, Noah McCorkle
A&R and Production Coordination: Sam Riback, Vanessa Angiuli, Matt Ciancimino, Roger Gold, Gian Mitchell, Alex Meyers, Sam French

Trailer Credits
Client: Blizzard Entertainment
Creative Agency: 72andsunny
Director: Jon Watts
Production Company: Park Pictures
VFX: Blacksmith
Edit: Union