Blizzard is really gearing up for Diablo 4’s June release now, with the game’s pre-launch beta starting this week in Early Access. There are different beta windows and different ways to access them, so here’s our complete guide to the Diablo 4 beta for Xbox players.
On this page:
- Diablo 4 Xbox Early Access Beta Release Date
- Diablo 4 Xbox Early Access Beta Release Times
- Diablo 4 Xbox Open Beta Release Date
- Diablo 4 Xbox Open Beta Release Times
- How to Preload the Diablo 4 Beta on Xbox
Diablo 4 Xbox Early Access Beta Release Date
The Diablo 4 beta is available on all platforms, including Xbox, from the 17th of March through March 19. However, this is only available to players who pre-order any version of the game or obtain an early access code through various promotional links.
Diablo 4 Xbox Early Access Beta Release Times
The Diablo 4 Early Access Beta is active on the following dates and times:
- Early Access Start Time: March 17 to 9:00 a.m. PT / 12:00 p.m. ET / 4:00 p.m. GMT
- Early Access End Time: March 19 to 12 p.m. PT / 3 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. GMT
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Diablo 4 Xbox Open Beta Release Date
This early access beta period is followed by an open beta on all platforms, available to everyone. The Xbox Open Beta mirrors the Early Access Beta, except all dates and times are moved forward one week. So the open beta is live from March 24 through March 26.
Diablo 4 Xbox Open Beta Release Times
The Diablo 4 Open Beta is for the following dates and times:
- open beta Start time: March 24 to 9:00 a.m. PT / 12:00 p.m. ET / 4:00 p.m. GMT
- open beta End time: March 26 to 12 p.m. PT / 3 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. GMT
How to Preload the Diablo 4 Beta on Xbox
Blizzard has detailed two preload stages for those accessing the Diablo 4 beta. Here’s when you can install the preview beta and be ready to go on Xbox:
- Early Access Preload Time: March 15 to 9:00 a.m. PT / 12:00 p.m. ET / 4:00 p.m. GMT
- Open Beta Preload Time: March 22 to 9:00 a.m. PT / 12:00 p.m. ET / 4:00 p.m. GMT
Here we go again! Whichever beta starting point you plan to jump to, you should now know exactly when you can get started with Diablo 4.
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