Blizzard Announces Final Beta for Diablo IV to Launch in May
With Diablo just over a month away, it’s not long until players can dive into Sanctuary and get into the demon-slaying goodness we have been waiting for. For fans who are eager to try the game before launch or didn’t have a chance during the beta weekend, Blizzard has come to your aid with today’s news.
In a surprise announcement, Blizzard has revealed they will be one final beta weekend before the game releases to stress test its servers, giving players one more chance to play Diablo VI ahead of its June 6 release date.
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Diablo VI’s Final Beta Will Include Tweaks & Updates From Fan FeedbackThe beta reveal was part of today’s Diablo VI live stream, where the developers spoke about the endgame content and recent changes to the game following fan feedback. The “server slam” as the developers called it, is meant to give the team a chance to stress test the game’s servers and prepare for its release on June 6. The beta will take place from May 12, 12 PM PT, to May 14, 12 PM PT, and will be available to play on PC, PlayStation 4/5, and Xbox Series X/S. Unfortunately, any progress players have made in previous betas will not carry over, and progress from the beta will not carry over to the final game.
In a follow-up blog, they detailed what players can expect from the Diablo VI beta, including the updates that Blizzard made in response to fan feedback, which they announced last week. These included balance changes to classes, such as the Barbarian’s buff to damage reduction and the Necromancer’s nerf regarding the undead minions. It will also have reworked dungeons, including more streamlined designs for less backtracking and more special events and tweaks to make them more
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