‘Diablo IV’ Paladin Expansion, New ‘Divinity’ Game, Lenny Kravitz as ‘007 First Light’ Bond Villain and More Reveals From 2025 Game Awards

Blizzard gave “Diablo” franchise fans what they’ve all been waiting years for Thursday during The 2025 Game Awards: the addition of the Paladin class to “Diablo IV,” followed by the upcoming release of “Lord of Hatred” expansion next April.

Per the developer’s description for the Paladin: “The Paladin is Sanctuary’s 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. Built on beloved mechanics that have shaped the Paladin identity, the class brings forth iconic abilities with fresh, 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.”

Related Stories

Curt Menefee Will Stick to Fox Sports, Exits Role at 'Good Day New York'

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.

HIGHGUARD

Wild Entertainment has unveiled “Highguard,” a free-to-play PvP raid shooter launching Jan. 26, 2026.

An official description reads, “Players will ride, fight, and raid as Wardens, arcane gunslingers sent to fight for control of a mythical continent. Battle rival warden crews for control of the Shieldbreaker, then break into and destroy the enemy base to secure victory in this all-new breed of shooter.”

Watch the trailer below.

BRADLEY THE BADGER

Day 4 Night Studios announced that “Bradley the Badger,” an action-adventure game with a fourth-wall-breaking narrative, is currently in development for PC via Steam. Evan Peters (“American Horror Story,” “X-Men: Days of Future Past”) provides the voice and live-action performance for Bradley.

Watch the trailer below.

EXODUS

Wizards of the Coast and Archetype Entertainment have released a new trailer for “Exodus,” providing the most detailed look yet at Jun Aslan — the next hero of the sci-fi RPG. According to an official description, the trailer “dives deeper into Jun’s origins as a descendant of a legendary Traveler dynasty, revealing the extraordinary abilities hidden beneath his humble beginnings. Fans also get another glimpse of the enigmatic C.C. Orlev, portrayed by Academy Award–winning actor Matthew McConaughey in his first-ever video game role.”

Watch the trailer below.

WARLOCK: DUNGEONS & DRAGONS

“Warlock: Dungeons & Dragons,” developed by Invoke Studios, is a single-player, third-person action-adventure that takes players into a dark-fantasy open world inspired by “Dungeons & Dragons.” “The game places players in the role of Kaatri, a veteran warrior who makes a pact to wield otherworldly magic against dark powers,” according to a press release.

“Warlock” is currently in development for PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox. Additional details, including the gameplay debut, will be unveiled in summer 2026, with a planned launch the following year.

Watch the teaser for “Warlock: Dungeons & Dragons” below.

INVINCIBLE VS

“Invincible VS,” a tournament-quality superhero 3v3 tag fighting game that allows players to become a superhero in the bloodiest fight in the universe, will launch for Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5 and PC on April 30, 2026.

Quarter Up, Skybound Entertainment’s first in-house game development studio, also revealed an all-new character named Ella Mental, who will join the “Invincible VS” roster. The character is created by “Invincible” co-creators Robert Kirkman and Cory Walker and voiced by rapper Tierra Whack.

Watch the trailer below.

DIVINITY

From Larian Studios, “Divinity” is described as a game set in the world of Rivellon. Per the developers, “While Divinity is a brand new game that doesn’t require experience with previous Larian titles, those who’ve played Divinity: Original Sin and Divinity: Original Sin 2 will be able to enjoy greater understanding and continuity.”

Watch the teaser for “Divinity” below.

007 FIRST LIGHT

Also during the show, IO Interactive revealed Lenny Kravitz is playing a new villain in its upcoming James Bond game “007 First Light.” Kravitz took the stage himself to tease the project, in which he will play Bawma, described as “the unpredictable and charismatic ruler of Africa’s largest black-market hub.”

The game is set to release on March 27, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox ROG Ally X, Xbox ROG Ally, Nintendo Switch 2 and PC.

Watch the “007 First Light” teaser featuring Kravitz below.