

Of the new Crusader, Blizzard says the plate-wearing class "uses battle magic to strengthen allies and weaken foes" which, yes, does sound a lot like Diabo II's Paladin. In the end-game, new Loot Runs and Nephalem Trials should jazz things up. The level cap boost brings news spells and abilities to all classes too.

The adventure will visit the new city of Westmarch and the Pandemonium Fortress, with new quests and monsters. "None can stop death," he hisses, but I imagine we'll hunt him then beat him until shiny swords and gems and hats fall out.

The expansion sees Malthael, once the Archangel of Wisdom, returning as the Angel of Death to snatch Diablo's black soulstone. It'll add a new act with new enemies and locations and all that, as well as the Paladin-y-sounding Crusader class and a level cap boost to 70. Following a little tease, Blizzard today announced an expansion pack for Diablo III, named Reaper of Souls.
