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We\u2019re inching closer and closer to Diablo 4\u2019s June release, and now the team at Blizzard is revealing the open beta dates. For those who pre-order, Diablo 4\u2019s open beta kicks off on March 17-19. Everyone else can play a week later on March 24-26. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, what part of the game will we be playing? Don\u2019t expect to get into the meat of the game like the recent closed endgame beta<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With next month\u2019s beta, the developers will keep us in the very beginning of the game. We\u2019ll be able to play through the Prologue and Act 1. There\u2019s also a cap at level 25. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

While it might seem like a demo, it\u2019ll live up to its open beta moniker, according to comments<\/a> from the developer. \u201cThe experience is not finalized and you may encounter performance issues, outages, and come across things that simply don\u2019t work. After the Open Beta concludes, we\u2019ll evaluate all feedback we\u2019ve received and will make changes as needed.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Diablo fans have waited more than a decade for the next entry into the franchise, and the wait is almost over. Diablo 3 had its missteps at launch, but it\u2019s still one of my favorite loot games of all time. Hopefully, Diablo 4 can launch in a better state and live up to fans\u2019 always lofty expectations for the franchise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before next month\u2019s beta, we\u2019ll also hear directly from a trio of Diablo 4 developers in the studio\u2019s first livestream of 2023. Blizzard\u2019s Art Peshkov (lead world designer), Meng Song (lead systems designer), and Joe Shely (game director) will dive into deeper detail about the game\u2019s Stronghold and Armor systems as well as touch on the Open Beta a little more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here\u2019s how Strongholds have been described by Blizzard:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHeroic adventures can clear out Strongholds such as this one, claiming them once again for the citizens of Sanctuary. The town will never be the same, but victory here can leave a lasting mark and transform this hostile region into a safe haven.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sounds like a more in-depth adventure than the average mission. Maybe we\u2019ll see the devs take us through one during their next livestream on February 28 at 11 am PST. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Diablo 4 hits PC, Xbox, and PlayStation on June 6 (June 2 if you get the ultimate edition). <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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