The release of Diablo 4 is right around the corner. The latest instalment in Blizzard’s long-running action RPG series has received strong reviews from critics. The game has attained an aggregate score of 88 on Metacritic. As a result, fans are excitedly asking “when is Diablo 4 playable?” and are keen to know the game’s release times.
Diablo IV is set in Sanctuary 50 years after Diablo III: Reaper of Souls. In the game, Lilith, the daughter of Mephisto, is summoned by cultists. She seeks to establish her power by taking advantage of the depleted forces of demons and angels.
The protagonist, a Nephalem—a race with a unique blend of angelic and demonic powers—must rise to stop her. With the world on the brink of destruction, the hero embarks on a perilous quest, gathering allies, uncovering secrets, and facing a fateful choice to save Sanctuary.
Diablo 4 follows the core gameplay formula of the series. Players progressively acquire stronger equipment by defeating increasingly challenging enemies. The game features different character classes with customisable skills and talent trees that are used to combat enemies and advance through the story and quests. Enemies are categorised into distinct monster families, each with unique traits, combat styles, and locations, allowing for synergies and specialised abilities within each family.
Five character classes have been announced for Diablo 4: Barbarian, Sorcerer, Druid, Rogue, and Necromancer, each with distinctive abilities and playstyles. The game world consists of various regions, including Scosglen, Fractured Peaks, Dry Steppes, Hawezar, Kehjistan, and Hell, with procedurally generated dungeons and an open-world setting without loading screens.
With so much to look forward to, let’s take a look at when you can get your hands on Diablo 4.
How to play Diablo 4 early
To play Diablo 4 early, you must pre-order either the Deluxe or Ultimate editions of the game. This will give you four days of early access compared to the standard release.
When is Diablo 4 playable?
For those asking “when is Diablo 4 playable?”, it depends on which version of the game you pre-ordered and whether you have early access or not.
Below are the details of both the early access and regular release dates and times for Diablo 4.
Diablo 4 early access release date and time
Blizzard president Mike Ybarra confirmed the early access release date and times for Diablo 4 on Twitter. Below is when those who pre-ordered the Deluxe or Ultimate editions can play the game:
- US East Coast: 1 June – 7pm EDT
- US West Coast: 1 June – 4pm PDT
- UK: 2 June – 12am BST
- Europe: 2 June – 1am CET
- Asia: 2 June – 8am KST
- Australia: 2 June – 9am AEST
Diablo 4 regular release date and time
Those who pre-ordered the standard version of Diablo 4 will have to wait until the game’s official release date for it to be playable. Below are the confirmed release dates and times for Diablo 4 in different regions:
- US East Coast: 5 June – 7pm EDT
- US West Coast: 5 June – 4pm PDT
- UK: 6 June – 12am BST
- Europe: 6 June – 1am CET
- Asia: 6 June – 8am KST
- Australia: 6 June – 9am AEST
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