*Now LIVE Diablo 4 Open beta start time COUNTDOWN US / UK

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UPDATE: The Diablo 4 open beta is now live!

The Diablo 4 open beta start time is nearly upon us and now there are mere minutes to go. Millions of gamers around the world are poised to experience the next chapter in Blizzard’s stunning role-playing dungeon crawler.

Those who have a Diablo 4 pre-order had access to the closed beta that run between March 17–19. The open beta, however, is available to everyone – regardless of whether or not you have pre ordered the game. According to Blizzard, you will not be needing an access code like the Early Access.

The session runs between March 24 and end on March 26 – you can find out more about what’s included and the Diablo 4 open beta end time here. We’re not sure yet if there will be another trial period ahead of the Diablo 4 release date in June. You’ll be able to experience the beta cooperatively this weekend with up to four friends and adventure through the Prologue and Act 1, which is called Fractured Peaks. Cooperative play in the beta caters to both couch and online.

There is a Diablo 4 max level, but with so much to do, you’ll need to grind hard in order to get there – particularly as the Diablo 4 beta does not carry over to the full release, sadly.

So, below are the details on when you’ll be able to play the Diablo IV open beta. To make things easier, we’ve broken down the different open-beta launch times below for you. We’ve also covered whether or not the fabled New Zealand trick works for the Diablo 4 open beta on another page.

When can I play Diablo 4 open beta in the UK?

The Diablo 4 open beta has gone live, as it kicked off on Friday, March 24 2023 at 9am PDT/12pm EDT – that’s 4pm UK time. The Diablo 4 open beta is now live! Get ready to slay demonic hordes in Fractured Peaks, Act I.

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When can I play Diablo 4 open beta in the US?

Given the multiple time zones in the US, we’ve broken it down for you below.

• Los Angeles – March 24 2023 – 09:00 PDT
• Mexico City – March 24 2023 – 10:00 CST
• New York – March 24 2023 – 12:00 EDT

When can I play Diablo 4 open beta in Europe?

Berlin – March 24 2023 – 17:00 CET

When can I play Diablo 4 open beta in New Zealand and Australia?

• Sydney – March 25 2023 – 03:00 AEDT
• Wellington – March 25 2023 – 05:00 NZDT

Happy hunting!

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Each Battle.net account allows for a maximum of 10 characters. Once you’ve reached Level 25 with one character, they suggest trying out other classes to discover your favorite way to fight back against the demonic hordes.

While your progress will carry over from Early Access to Open Beta weekends, all characters created during these weekends will be deleted once the Beta phase comes to a close, unfortunately.

Diablo 4 open beta classes

During the Early Access weekend, players only had access to three of the five classes: Barbarian, Rogue, or Sorcerer. However, this weekend’s upcoming open beta weekend will grant players access to the remainig two character classes: the earthen Druid and undead-wielding Necromancer.

Diablo 4 open beta start time FAQ

Is Diablo 4 available now?

Yes! the Diablo 4 open beta launched on March 24th at 4pm for the UK and 12:00 EDT. A full regional breakdown is provided in the article.

How to play the Diablo 4 open beta early?

There is currently no way of playing the open beta early, so keep an eye on when it launches in your region.

Is the Diablo 4 open beta free?

It absolutely is! The first window last weekend was for those that had committed money in the form of a pre-order, but this upcoming beta window is totally free!

What platforms is the Diablo 4 open beta on?

Great question! Luckily this is one of the big beasts in 2024, that should cover nearly everyone’s platforms. Diablo 4 is on PS5, PS5, PC, Xbox Series X, Xbox One, and you can even, in principle get it to run on Steam Deck too. Sorry, Nintendo Switch players – there’s no sign of or news of a release on that platform.