It is to be kept in mind that the game is going to have multiple versions: A digital copy and a collector’s exclusive premium edition physical copy.īefore this announcement, fans of the franchise were anticipating the game would come sometime after the Sony-Blizzard Activision deal is completed. Activision-Blizzard even offered the most die-hard fans a chance to play the game early if they got a Diablo-themed tattoo during a recent promotion.As both reports suggest, Diablo 4 is going to get released in April 2023 and early access to the open beta of the game is going to be available from February 2023 for the players who preorder the game in December 2022. The game is also planned to be 'a darker and more grounded interpretation' than previous Diablo games. The game will be the biggest Diablo game yet, featuring over 100 dungeons and new mechanics like dynamic weather.

Various other closed trials took place earlier this year, including a Diablo 4 friends-and-family alpha test which was reportedly well-received.Īs one of the most anticipated games coming down the Activision-Blizzard pipeline, fans are desperate to see how Diablo 4 is shaping up as its 2023 launch date draws nearer.

The playtest will allow select long-time franchise fans to experience the game's closing chapters to prevent the spoiling of Diablo 4's narrative before its release. The leak coincided with a new developer update video shared by the company in which it announced a Diablo 4 End Game Beta. RELATED: Diablo 4 Aims to Be the Most Inclusive Game in the Seriesīoth clips received hundreds of downloads and continue circulating online despite numerous copyright claims by Activision-Blizzard.

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