Gamers looking forward to the upcoming release of Diablo 4 can get an early taste of the action by participating in the game's beta. The beta version of the game is now available for both early access and open access play, offering players a chance to explore some of the game's features before its official release in June.

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Early Access Beta Details


The early access beta for Diablo 4 began on Friday, March 18, and will run until Monday, March 20. The beta is only available to players who have received a beta code, which can be obtained by pre-ordering a copy of Diablo 4 or by purchasing a Double Down from KFC.


During the early access beta, players can max their characters up to level 25 and explore the game's prologue and Act 1, which takes place in the Fractured Peaks zone. The beta is playable on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X and S.


Open Beta Details


For players who don't have early access beta codes, an open beta will be available from March 24 to March 27. The open beta will be available to everyone and will offer the same features as the early access beta, including maxing out characters up to level 25, playing the prologue and Act 1, and exploring the Fractured Peaks zone.


Classes and Progression in the Beta


During the early access beta, players can choose from the Rogue, Barbarian, and Sorcerer classes. The open beta will provide access to the two additional classes, the Druid and Necromancer, that were previously unavailable. Players can carry over their progress from the early access beta to the open beta, but no progress from either beta will transfer to the final game.


PC Requirements


For players on PC, Blizzard recommends an operating system of 64-bit Windows 10, an Intel Core i5-4670K or AMD R3-1300X processor, 16GB of RAM, an Nvidia GeForce GTX 970 or AMD Radeon RX 470 graphics card, and a solid-state drive with 45GB of available space. The minimum requirements are an operating system of 64-bit Windows 10, an Intel Core i5-2500K or AMD FX-8100 processor, 8GB of RAM, an Nvidia GeForce GTX 660 or AMD Radeon R9 280 graphics card, and a solid-state drive with 45GB of available space.


World Boss and Storyline


The Diablo 4 beta will also feature a World Boss, Ashava, which will be available to fight during both the early access and open beta weekends. The boss will appear at specific times throughout the weekend.


Diablo 4 is the latest entry in the popular dungeon-crawling action RPG series. The game features a storyline in which players must fight against the forces of Lilith, the daughter of Mephisto and the "mother" of Sanctuary, the world in which the Diablo series takes place. The Diablo 4 beta offers a chance for players to explore some of the game's features before its official release in June. With both early access and open access options available, players can get a head start on leveling up their characters and preparing for the full game.