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If you’re a fan of the Diablo series, then you’re probably well aware of the upcoming beta for D4. If for some reason this is news to you, we got you covered.
There will be two open beta periods for Diablo IV in March 2023. The first is for anyone who pre-ordered the game and will take place from March 4th to March 6th. The second open beta period will take place from March 11th to March 13th and will be open to everyone. During both open beta periods, players will have access to the first taste of the campaign via the Prologue and the entirety of Act 1, as well as the first zone, Fractured Peaks.
Players will have access to the three initial classes: Barbarian, Sorceress, and Rogue. The open beta will also reward players with a cosmetic item called the Beta Wolf Pack, which can be earned by reaching level 20 (as well as two titles). In terms of gameplay, the open beta will allow players to intimately explore the early game of Diablo IV for the entirety of the beta periods. Additionally, the open beta will offer some new details on how Armor works in Diablo 4. Armor has a cap of up to 85% damage reduction for Physical damage, grants a minor Elemental ( Cold, Fire, Lightning, Poison, and Shadow) damage reduction, capped at only 30%.
If you’re interested in participating in the open beta, keep an eye out for the pre-download option, which will be available closer to the beginning of both phases. The open beta will be available on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Windows PC, Xbox One, and Xbox Series S and X.
Diablo 4 Open Beta PC Requirements:
Minimum Requirements for PC:
- Operating System: 64-bit Windows 10
- Processor: Intel Core i5-2500K or AMD FX-8100
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 or AMD Radeon R9 280
- DirectX: Version 12
- Storage: SSD with 45 GB available space
- Internet: Broadband Connection
- Settings to run the Diablo IV Open Beta at 1080p native resolution/720p render solution, low graphics settings, 30 fps.
Recommended Specifications for PC:
- Operating System: 64-bit Windows 10
- Processor: Intel Core i5-4670K or AMD R3-1300X
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 or AMD Radeon RX 370
- DirectX: Version 12
- Storage: SSD with 45 GB available space
- Internet: Broadband Connection
- Settings to run the Diablo IV Beta at 1080p resolution, medium graphics settings, 60 fps.
Additional Information:
- Raytracing will be supported post-launch.
- Diablo 4 launches on June 6 on various platforms including PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
- Open Beta weekends are scheduled for March 17 to 19 and March 24 to 26.
- The dev team confirmed raytracing during a recent livestream, but no timeline has been provided for its inclusion in Diablo 4.
