Diablo 4 open beta start date, preloading time, PC requirements, and more

Diablo fans will soon be able to enjoy their first taste of the upcoming fourth installment during an open beta weekend. Diablo 4 developer Blizzard is allowing fans to combat the might of the Burning Hells during a second beta weekend for the action role-playing-game ahead of its June 6 release.

The beta will be open for gamers on Windows PC, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, and PlayStation 4. Throughout the weekend, players will be able to explore the early game of Diablo 4, including a first taste of the campaign via the Prologue and the entirety of Act 1.

Play will be limited to the snowy region of Fractured Peaks, which includes the capital city safe zone of Kyovashad nestled among the mountains. During the beta weekend, players can level up to Level 25 as they make your mark on Sanctuary by clearing hellish hordes from dungeons, completing quests provided by the locals, and amassing powerful loot from fallen foes.

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The early access beta – which was available to those who had preordered a copy of the game – ended on Sunday (March 19). During this time, players had access to three character classes: the battle-bred Barbarian, nimble Rogue, or the elementally tuned Sorcerer.

For the next beta, the earthen Druid and undead-wielding Necromancer classes can also be played in addition to the original three. Here, we break down everything you need to know about the Diablo 4 open beta weekend:

The open beta will be available for UK gamers from 4pm on Friday, March 24 until 8pm on Sunday, March 27. The beta will be open to anyone, but gamers who took part in the first beta will be able to carry over their