The anticipation of Diablo 4 has grown steadily since the game was announced at Blizzcon 2019, and many are wondering when the open beta might start. Unfortunately, Blizzard Entertainment has yet to announce a timeline for the open beta.
Here are some things to consider when thinking about when the Diablo 4 open beta will begin:
The Current Development Cycle: Blizzard traditionally likes to have its games go through a few preliminary stages before releasing an open beta, such as extensive internal testing and stress tests. Diablo 4 is currently in a playable alpha state, but is still in development and not ready for primetime.
Upcoming Blizzcon Events: Blizzcon 2022 could be the earliest opportunity for the open beta, considering that it’s the first Blizzcon after the game’s second anniversary. It would also provide the perfect platform for Blizzard to officially announce the date for the open beta.
Speculated Release Windows: If the company follows the timeline it used for Diablo 3, then an open beta might not be expected until at least late 2022 or early 2023. It also depends on how much development time the team puts in and how successful the remaining development cycles are.
Conclusion
As of right now, there is no concrete timeline for when the open beta for Diablo 4 will start. Until Blizzard officially announces a release date, all we can do is speculate and wait.
When will Diablo 4 be released?
As of December 2020, Blizzard has not announced a release date for Diablo 4. It is expected to be released sometime in 2021 or 2022.
What platforms will Diablo 4 be released on?
Diablo 4 will be released on PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One.
What platforms will Diablo 4 cross-play with?
At this time, Diablo 4 is not planned to feature cross-play support with any platforms.
Will Diablo 4 have console cross-play?
At this time, it is not known if Diablo 4 will have console cross-play.
Will Diablo 4 have cross-platform multiplayer?
At this time, there has not been any official confirmation of whether or not Diablo 4 will feature cross-platform multiplayer.