Those who have pre-purchasedDiablo 4can start preloading the game today. This is exciting news for those players who have been anticipating the game’s launch since it was announced in 2019. Unfortunately for those who havekept the client from theDiablo 4beta test, these files will not be used by the game proper as a way to speed up the installation. It is probably a good idea to delete those beta files (around 80 gigabytes) to free up some space while preloading ahead of early access.Blizzard confirmedexact release dates and times forDiablo 4in different regions and time zones just recently. For now, it is still possible to pre-purchase the game and receive all the associated benefits which includes some exclusive cosmetic items.Diablo 4is available in three editions; the Standard, Deluxe, and Ultimate Edition. There is also a limited editionDiablo 4Collectors Box that curiously doesn’t include the game itself.RELATED:Diablo 4 Will Not Have Day One Balance PatchDiablo 4is now available for preload on Blizzard’s Battle.net client. Those who wish to get early access should act fast since it starts on June 1 in the US and June 2 in other regions; essentially this means that from this point onwardspre-purchasingDiablo 4will come with diminishing returns in terms of early access. Preloading is also available on both PlayStation and Xbox consoles.
While the latest mainline entry into theDiablofranchise is one of the most hotly anticipated games from Activision Blizzard this year, it’s not all sunshine and roses. Some players are already unhappy with themicrotransaction prices inDiablo 4. With a price tag for a singe equipment cosmetic set at almost half the price of the Standard Edition of the game, some players have taken to social media to air their grievances.
Diablo 4is poised as one of the biggest games of 2023, and has already been well-received by critics. Curiously, the PC version ofDiablo 4has the exact same Metacritic score as bothDiablo 3andDiablo 2as of writing; all three titles have earned a respectable 88, only bested by the originalDiablowhich earned a 94. It will be interesting to see how fans of the series react to the full game after getting a small taste with the beta tests earlier this year. One can only hope that the fans will enjoy the game as much as the critics have.
Diablo 4releases June 6 on PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Series X/S.
