UPDATE October 7 at 6:36 p.m. PT: Fletcher says players will have to wait a few more hours or more for Vessel of Hatred.

UPDATE October 7 at 4:38 p.m. PT: Steam players can log in now. On the Blizzard forums, Fletcher points out that players should expect a “login/license error” when logging in. He further says, “We will provide an update on the schedule shortly.”

UPDATE October 7 at 4:17 p.m. PT: Diablo’s community leader Adam Fletcher says the developer has “begun banning logins and removing players from the game” in preparation for Vessel of Hatred. He also says, “Steam users should be able to download the 2.0.2 patch to prepare for launch.”