So, how do you get in on the Diablo II: Resurrected beta? Here’s everything you need to know…
Lastly, like the Technical Alpha, both Act I: The Sightless Eye and Act II: The Secret of the Vizjerei will be fully playable. The fully remade Act I & II cinematics will also be viewable in the Diablo II: Resurrected Early Access and Open Beta tests.
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Starting Friday August 13, Windows PC, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 players who pre-purchased Diablo II: Resurrected or Diablo Prime Evil Collection will be able to play the Early Access Beta at 10:00 a.m. (PDT). On those supported platforms, players will be able to preload the game starting August 11.
Open Beta
On August 20 at 10:00 a.m. (PDT) Windows PC, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 players will be able to play the Diablo II: Resurrected Open Beta. This Open Beta is available to anyone in the public who wishes to participate on a supported platform. Pre-load begin via Battle.net on August 18 and consoles on August 17.
Diablo II: Resurrected launches on PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PS4, PS5, and Nintendo Switch on September 23.