Diablo IV, the highly anticipated game from developer Blizzard, is offering two beta test sessions in the coming month. Players who pre-ordered the title will have early access from March 17–19, giving them a chance to delve deeper into the game’s early stages, including the Prologue and Act 1. The following week, from March 24–26, all players will have the opportunity to participate in the open beta period and experience the power of the Burning Hells, although leveling will be limited to 25. Diablo IV, set to release on June 6 for PC and consoles, will also introduce a battle pass system focused on cosmetics.
During both beta periods, players will get a taste of the Diablo IV campaign. They will be able to explore the snowy tundras of the Fractured Peaks and confront various demons lurking in the darkness. While Blizzard has not specified the length of time it will take to clear this region, they have confirmed that all of Act 1 content will be available. However, as this is a beta, players should expect minor performance issues and possible outages. Feedback gathered during the open beta periods will be used to make final adjustments before the game’s official launch.
At IGN’s Fan Fest event, Blizzard unveiled a cinematic that provided a glimpse into the secluded, icy ranges. The cinematic showcased a weary traveler stumbling upon a mysterious and bloodthirsty foe. It was emphasized that any progress made during the beta will not carry over to the full version of the game.
IGN reports that any custom character created by players will appear in multiple cinematics, appearing exactly as they appear in the character creator screen, depending on the chosen cosmetics and appearance. Diablo IV’s battle pass system, divided into Free and Premium versions, offers a range of clothing choices, tattoos, weapons, hairstyles, and emotes. The Free version provides gameplay boosts based on completed challenges, accessible to all players. The Premium version, priced at $10 (approximately Rs. 827) worth of in-game currency, focuses solely on aesthetics. It remains unclear if gameplay-unlocked currency can be used to purchase additional versions of the battle pass.
These unlockable items will be available for three months from their introduction on the battle pass, after which the new season of Diablo IV begins. Each season is expected to run for three months, following a common practice in the gaming industry. The game introduces a new Necromancer class, allowing players to summon and control corpses as they embark on evil deeds across a vast, semi-open-world map, ultimately facing off against Lilith, the Queen of the Succubi.
Diablo IV will be released on June 6 for PC (via Battle.net), PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series S/X. The beta will be accessible on all platforms.
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