Blizzard Gives Diablo 3: Reaper of Souls a Release Date

The first Diablo III expansion will launch in Early 2014.

Today Blizzard announced that Diablo III: Reaper of Souls for PC and Mac will be launched on March 25, 2014.

Along with today's announcement, Blizzard has allowed digital pre-orders for the expansion on Battle.net, where it will be available for download prior to launch day in order to ensure players can get right into the game on March 25.

The digital version of the expansion will be available in two editions: the Standard Edition for $39.99 and the Digital Deluxe Edition for $59.99. The Digital Deluxe Edition will include exclusive transmogrification recipes for helms and weapons to help players distinguish themselves from others, a Spectral Hound minion, three extra character slots, a Treasure Goblin companion pet for use in World of Warcraft, and new portraits and decals for use in StarCraft II.

Diablo fans can also pick up the retail-exclusive Collector's Edition for $79.99, which will consist of everything from the Digital Deluxe Edition in addition to a Malthael mouse pad, a hardback art book, and a two-disc behind-the-scenes Blu-ray/DVD set.

Reaper of Souls will introduce new content, including the Crusader class, a level cap of 70, an additional Act, new enemies, the Mystic artisan, and a sandbox-style Adventure mode, among other things.