Diablo 4 Beta Release Time: What You Need to Know

The wait is almost over for fans of Blizzard's popular action RPG series, as the Diablo 4 open beta has officially begun. Early downloading started on March 22 at 9 AM PT / noon ET, and anyone can participate without needing a special invitation or access code.

While this could be similar to the early access period, which only required a preorder to gain entry, there may be longer queue times for the open beta due to the large number of players trying to get in. Blizzard has already warned players that the beta is intended to stress-test the servers in preparation for the full launch, so some delays are expected.

If you're planning to jump into the action, keep in mind that you may encounter a login queue when trying to play. The open beta will run from March 24-26, with early downloading available now.

It's worth noting that the early access period experienced some connection issues on its first day, causing players to be unable to log in for several hours after it was initially live. However, these issues were resolved quickly, and queue times became much shorter.

If you didn't manage to get in during the early access weekend, don't worry – there's still time to join in on the fun. The open beta is available from March 24-26, so be sure to check it out while you can.

For more information on Diablo 4 and its upcoming launch, be sure to check out our hands-on preview of the game.

Diablo 4 beta release time