Diablo 4 Beta Inbound; Launch Date and Other Details [UPDATE]
Diablo 4's closed beta of the game's endgame will launch in the coming weeks. Interested parties can still sign up for the tests.
Update
First batch of invitations to closed beta tests of Diablo 4 has been sent, as reported by users on Resetera and Reddit. In doing so, they point out that the email mentions logging in before October 11 - it is possible that this is the day the beta of "post-narrative gameplay" (read: endgame) will launch.
Original message (September 19, 2022)
Blizzard announced a closed beta of Diablo 4. It will be available on PC, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4.. During its duration, a group of selected people will test the game. At the moment it is not known when exactly the tests will start, but it should be no later than November 18 - this is supposed to be the last day of sending out invitations to the game. On the other hand, public beta tests (i.e. those that will not require the signing of a non-disclosure agreement) will take place early next year.
Content available in the closed beta
The developers have announced that they do not want to reveal the plot of Diablo IV. Therefore the beta will focus on "post-story gameplay" (read: endgame) and developed characters. Thus, during the testing we will try out the following elements:
- Helltides, a regional event available to characters who have reached World Rank III on the Nightmare difficulty level. During it, enemies appear more frequently and battles with them are more challenging. Enemies defeated during the event will drop embers used to open Helltide chests;
- a higher difficulty level, referred to as the Nightmare Dungeons. Nightmare Seals will be found in the game world, which will add special modifiers to the dungeons. This will increase the level of challenge, but at the same time provide better rewards;
- The Whispering Tree, offering special loot for 10 ghostly favors. You will be able to collect them by finding Whispers located in the Sanctuary and completing related objectives;
- Fields of Hatred, or special zones for battles between players. On their territory, you will also be able to kill demons to gain the currency necessary to purchase decorative items and mounts for PvP mode.
- Paragon Boards, which are a progression option for characters who have reached level 50.
How to access the closed beta?
Closed beta of Diablo IV will be mainly for people who are familiar with the series and have progressed characters in its other installments - Blizzard will take into account your recent activity in Diablo II: Resurrected and Diablo III, deciding who to send an invitation to test. To sign up, follow these steps:
- Log on to the website or on the Battle.net app;
- click on your account icon and enter the "Account Settings" or "Show Account" tab;
- go to the "Privacy" tab and then to "Communication Preferences";
- click "Update" and turn on the "Messages and special offers from Battle.net" option.
If you are selected to participate in the beta, you will receive an appropriate message to your email inbox. Invitations to the tests will be sent out until November 18.
