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DIABLO IV BETA INFO
Beta availability:
- Early Access Beta: Begins March 17 (9 a.m. PDT) and concludes March 20 (12 p.m. PDT). Available for those who pre-purchased Diablo IV or acquired a beta key. NOTE: You can pre-purchase during Early Access Beta to get access to it.
- Open Beta: Begins March 24 (9 a.m. PDT) and concludes March 27 (12 p.m. PDT). Available for everyone.
- Windows PC
- Xbox Series X|S
- Xbox One
- PlayStation 5
- PlayStation 4
Do you have a Beta Early Access code for Diablo IV? It’s time to redeem it! If you pre-purchased the game digitally, Early Access to the Open Beta will be automatically available on the platform you pre-purchased for—no further action is required of you. But for those with an Early Access code, instructions are listed below. Note that your Diablo IV Beta Early Access code can only be claimed once and is non-replaceable
- Go to diablo.com/beta and log in or create your Battle.net account.
- Enter your code and select your gaming platform and region (if applicable) 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.
Pre-load:
- Early Access: Early Download begins Wednesday, March 15 at 9 a.m. PDT
- Open Beta: Early Download begins Wednesday, March 22 at 9 a.m. PDT
- Players who have already downloaded for Early Access do not need to download again for Open Beta.
- PC:
Launch the Battle.net client. If Diablo IV is not already in your Favorites bar, you can add it by clicking on the + icon. Alternatively, you can find Diablo IV by accessing the All Games page. You’ll see Diablo IV at the top of the list. - Xbox:
Launch the Xbox Store and search for Diablo IV–Open Beta. Select Download. - PlayStation:
Launch the PlayStation Store and search for Diablo IV Open Beta. Select Download.
- Progress will carry from Early Access Beta to Open Beta.
- Progress will not carry from any Beta to Full Game Release.
- During both Betas, 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—stampede through the rugged landscape and cut down demons.
- Your character can only level up to Level 25, but you’re welcome to continue ripping through demons until the Open Beta ends.
- As a Beta, the experience is not finalized and you may encounter performance issues, outages, and come across things that simply don’t work.
- Early Access Weekend: players will have access to three classes. Assume the role of the battle-bred Barbarian, nimble Rogue, or elementally tuned Sorcerer.
- Open Beta Weekend: Once the Open Beta weekend comes around, the earthen Druid and undead-wielding Necromancer classes can also be played in addition to the original three.
- A maximum of 10 characters can be made per Battle.net account.
- It is recommended that if you reach level 25 with one character you try to play with others, as that's max level for Beta.
- Characters will be deleted once the Beta ends.
- You can play co-op with your friends if they have access to the Beta.
- Party goes up to 4 players.
- If you play on console, players can enlist a second demon slayer via couch co-op.
To play using couch co-op during the Early Access weekend, only one player will be required to have official access to this experience—the second player will need to have their Battle.net and console-specific accounts linked. - Co-op supports crossplay between the various platforms available.
- Vanquishing demons while near any player will grant you 5% bonus experience and 10% if you are near a member of your party.
- After completing the prologue, the Fractured Planes will be yours to explore as you wish.
- The city of Kyovashad, a safe zone where you can repair and purchase new gear, upgrade your health potion, access the Stash, and much more.
- Look for Main Questline markers on your map to begin your pursuit of Lilith.
- There are numerous Side Quests to embark upon throughout Fractured Peaks during your travels.
- If you find yourself slaying demons near the town of Nevesk, check out the Woodsman of Nevesk Side Quest and one of the nearby Altars of Lilith. Created by Lilith’s first children, these Altars are spread throughout Sanctuary. Finding them provides a permanent boost to the Core Stats of all characters on the Eternal Realm.
- While trudging through the snow, you may come across World and Legion Events. World Events are small experiences that arise at random within the zone and may require you to do things such as escorting a lost soul to its loved one or satiate the hunger of bloodthirsty obelisks.
- World Events can usually be completed within a couple of minutes and are completely optional, but they always provide a reward for your heroics. There are many World Events for you to discover during the Open Beta, try completing them with other players, too.
- In contrast, Legion Events are longer experiences meant to challenge you. Ensure you are prepared to overcome hordes of demons before entering them, and if you’re able, take them on with the aid of other players. These events will usually be marked on your map but are sometimes revealed after conquering a Stronghold. With risk comes reward—complete a Legion Event and you’ll be rewarded handsomely for prevailing. These events are optional and can be completed more than once.
- Dungeons are a cornerstone of the Diablo universe. Diablo IV, and this Open Beta has no shortage of them to explore. Dungeons and their recommended Level to complete are displayed on your map. These are tight, tense instances where determination and skill will guide you to victory over whatever hell you discover within. Dungeons are a great place to put your skills to the test while also racking up useful gear for even more threatening encounters, such as world bosses.
- Ashava, a whirlwind of pestilence, has recently emerged in Fractured Peaks.
- Here’s when you’ll have an opportunity to combat Ashava during the Open Beta and Early Access weekends:
- March 18 at 10 a.m., 12 p.m., 10 p.m. and midnight PDT
- March 25 at 10 a.m., 12 p.m., 10 p.m. and midnight PDT
Minimum Requirements for PC*
Settings to run the Diablo IV Open Beta at 1080p native resolution / 720p render resolution, low graphics settings, 30 fps.- Operating System: 64-bit Windows 10
- Processor: Intel Core i5-2500K or AMD FX-8100
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 or AMD Radeon R9 280
- DirectX: Version 12
- Storage: SSD with 45 GB available space
- Internet: Broadband Connection
Recommended Specifications for PC
Settings to run the Diablo IV Beta at 1080p resolution, medium graphics settings, 60fps.- Operating System: 64-bit Windows 10
- Processor: Intel Core i5-4670K or AMD R3-1300X
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 or AMD Radeon RX 470
- DirectX: Version 12
- Storage: SSD with 45 GB available space
- Internet: Broadband Connection
Rewards for participating in the Beta:
- Initial Casualty Title: earned by reaching Kyovashad with one character.
- Early Voyager Title: earned by reaching Level 20 on one character.
- Beta Wolf Pack Cosmetic Item: earned by reaching Level 20 on one character.
