You can play Diablo 4 before June 6th. However, you will have to pay a bit more than other players. MeinMMO explains everything you need to know about early access.
When does Diablo 4 start? The official release of Diablo 4 is on June 6th at 01:00 AM German time. Those with early access can start playing on June 2nd, also at 01:00 AM.
The preload will probably be available a few days earlier, as it was during the tests. In our hub, you can find all the information about the release of Diablo 4.
How can I play earlier? Early access is available for all owners of the Deluxe and Ultimate Editions. However, these are a bit more expensive than the standard version of Diablo 4:
- Standard Edition: 69.99 € (digital)
- Deluxe Edition: 89.99 €
- Ultimate Edition: 99.99 €
- here you can find the contents of the editions of Diablo 4 and how to pre-order
The early access does not work with the Collector’s Box of Diablo 4, which comes without the game. You will also need to buy at least the Deluxe Edition to play earlier.
Where can I play? Diablo 4 will be released for PC, PlayStation, and Xbox. All times for both the release and early access apply to all platforms. You can play unrestrictedly with friends, as Diablo 4 comes with full crossplay support.
If you play on multiple platforms, you can even benefit from cross-progression. Your progress is tied to your account, not to your gaming platform.
Do you want to pass the time until the release? We show you the best alternatives to Diablo and in the video gameplay of the games that are not Path of Exiles:
Diablo 4 starts globally – “New Zealand Trick” does not work
The release of Diablo 4 happens “globally”, meaning at the same time worldwide. In some past releases, it was possible to log in earlier using a VPN trick.
This involved changing the game regions to New Zealand or other countries where it was already “later” and the respective game was released. For Diablo 4, this should not work.
Reports that Diablo 4 would be playable on June 1st are also spreading in Germany. However, these are not entirely accurate informations. June 1st is possible in certain time zones but not in Germany.
However, it can happen that the servers go live at least a little before the official release time. We will accompany the launch with a live ticker, so you know exactly when you can log in and play.
