Diablo 4 Open Beta Dates, Queues, Early Access, And How To Get Into Beta

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You won't have long to wait to experience the terror of the Burning Hells in Diablo IV before the game officially launches in June.

By Darryn Bonthuys on

Diablo IV is out this June on both PC and consoles, and it's getting two beta periods before launch. The first of these, which is live as of 9 AM PT / noon ET on March 17, is an invite-only beta meant for those who preordered the game or ordered a qualifying chicken sandwich at KFC, and if you are in a queue to join, you will want to be patient so you don't lose your place in line. The second will be open to anyone who has a supported platform and will likely see queues as even more players try it out. The beta isn't just a test of the game, either, as you can get some extra goodies in the final game if you reach a certain level. Here's how you can play the Diablo IV beta.

It's worth noting that progress from the early access beta will carry over to the open weekend, but not to the full game when it launches later in the year, so don't worry about getting too attached to your character. For everything else, you can read below for more details on what to expect and when you'll be able to jump in.

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The early access weekend will be held from March 17-19, with preorders being the entry ticket to this first phase. Blizzard did confirm last year that a select number of participants will be able to participate as well, provided that they followed the right steps to register back in October. If you did apply but you didn't receive an