The Diablo IV open beta details are here, including word on how those who pre-ordered can get early access.
Hell awaits those long expecting a Diablo IV open beta before the game's release on June 2, 2023. Announced by Blizzard today, a series of open beta weekends are scheduled for the end of March. This will include users on PC and both generations of Xbox and PlayStation hardware. Though, access to this open beta does come with caveats, which...uh, seems to ruin the whole point of calling it an "open beta."
Let's take a look.
Diablo IV open beta details
The early access portion of the Diablo IV open beta takes place March 17-19. The true open beta happens March 24-26. Those who pre-ordered the game will have early access. While the beta appears to be fairly open-ended, there are some limitations on how much players will accomplish.
During both the Open Beta and Early Access weekends, players will be able to intimately explore the early game of Diablo IV. This includes a first taste of the campaign via the Prologue and the entirety of Act 1. The first zone, Fractured Peaks, is yours to navigate as you please
Additionally, the level cap is set to 25 during the beta period.
How to access the open beta
Blizzard has provided all the instructions for redeeming your open beta code, found below.
Redemption Instructions
- Go to diablo.com/beta and log in or create your Battle.net account.
- Enter your code and select your gaming platform and region from the drop-down menu.
- Be sure to check your selections before clicking the Redeem button.
- A success page will confirm that your code was valid and claimed to the account.
- For PC players, your account will be flagged for access right away.
- For console players, a platform-specific code to download the Beta will be emailed to the address associated with your Battle.net account closer to the start of Early Access.
It's not too late to get access, as anyone who pre-orders gets an open beta code. So, if you're interested in some early demon hunting then get going. Otherwise, prepare to delve into hell on June 2, 2023 when Diablo IV releases to the public.
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