The Diablo 4 Open beta is almost here, and players couldn’t be more excited. Players have had to wait almost a decade to get their hands on more Diablo content, and the beta test is the perfect way for players to do so without waiting for the June 6 release date.
Still, you’ll have to know what you’re signing up for. With two weekends of the beta, one open and one closed, you will have to know how to be ready for each.
From start times to spec requirements to sign-up restrictions, there’s a lot to keep track of. This guide will be your one-stop shop for all that information, and more so you can be prepared to get the most out of the beta as soon as it arrives.
When Are the Open Beta Weekends for Diablo IV?
Here are the start times:
- The Early Access Open Beta will occur from 9am PDT on March 17 to 12pm PDT on March 20.
- The Open Beta will occur from 9am PDT on March 24 to 12pm PDT on March 27.
How do I get access to the Open Beta for Diablo IV?
To access the Early Access Open Beta, you must preorder a copy of Diablo 4. The beta is available on PC, PlayStation, and Xbox, so a preorder on any console will give you access to its respective beta.
The Open Beta is available to all players. The only requirements are that you download the beta from its respective game store and that you have a Battle.net account.
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How to Download the Diablo IV Open Beta on Xbox
- Launch the Xbox Store
- Search for Diablo IV-Open Beta
- Select Download
How to Download the Diablo IV Open Beta on PlayStation
- Launch the PlayStation Store
- Search for Diablo IV Open Beta
- Select Download
How to Download the Diablo IV Open Beta on PC
- Launch the Battle.net client
- Click the + icon to add Diablo IV to your Favorites bar
- You can also find Diablo IV by clicking the All Games page
- Once on the Diablo IV page, click Install
- The game will install as soon as it is available.
When Can I Download the Diablo IV Open Beta?
The Early Access Open Beta can be downloaded at 9am PDT on Wednesday, March 15.
The Open Beta can be downloaded at 9am PDT on Wednesday, March 22. If you had previously played in the Early Access Open Beta, you would not have to download it again.
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What Are the PC Spec Requirements for the Diablo IV Open Beta?
Here are the minimum PC requirements:
- 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
Here are the recommended PC specs:
- 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
This should be all you need to get ready to play the Diablo 4 Open Beta. Want more news, guides, and originals as Diablo 4 continues to get closer to release? Keep reading here on N4G!