The beta of Diablo 4 is over. On March 20, you had the last chance to participate in the first test. MeinMMO accompanied the beta in a live ticker. We will tell you what is happening right now.
Monday, March 20, 2023
8:00 PM
The beta is over. The servers are still reachable, but probably not for long.
We are ending the ticker here. How did you like the beta?
7:10 PM
The beta is in its last hour. How did you find the test?
In our article, we explain to you, what you may keep after the beta and what you will lose.
5:33 PM
The last hours of the first beta are upon us! Some players found cool items that they will never be able to use in the last few days.
What are you doing still? Are you running through dungeons and looking for the butcher or trying out new builds? And tell me: How do you like the shared world at all?
3:03 PM
You still have a little time to play the Diablo 4 beta. Do you want to try a new build? Here you will find our wizard build:
Diablo 4: Wizard build shocks enemies and bosses, perfect for leveling
1:49 PM
Only a few hours remain in the beta. Have you secured your wolf bundle yet?
11:42 AM
Did you know that a boss from Diablo 1 is hidden in Diablo 4? He has already taken many players’ lives, including hardcore characters.
10:18 AM
The last day of the first beta weekend is upon us. You have until 8:00 PM to test the game. After that, the servers will go down until the next test on March 24:
Sunday, March 19, 2023
3:05 PM
Sunday is quite eventless. We are ending the ticker here for today, but will report back when something happens.
You can already find the first opinions on the beta here: there is a lot of praise, but two things are criticized.
11:05 AM
I recorded my last fight against Ashava. You can find my used build here: Hunter build fits perfectly with the class, plays like a nimble rogue
What have been your highlights in the beta so far?
9:13 AM
We could fight Ashava one last time and she dropped 6 legendaries. What could you grab?
8:53 AM
It seems there are no problems logging in.
In a few minutes, the world boss Ashava will appear for the last time in this beta test. Hurry up if you want to grab a big legendary loot explosion.
Saturday, March 18, 2023
9:18 PM
Well, in the second attempt we could not defeat Ashava. She just disappeared again. No loot!
Remember to try again on Sunday morning at 7:00 AM or 9:00 AM.
At this point, we are ending the live ticker for today. There seem to be no major problems, and there are hardly any reports of login queues left. Until tomorrow!
8:55 PM
Ashava will appear again soon. Are you ready? Here you can find all the info and tips:
7:44 PM
The spawn times for Ashava have changed. You can find all the info about the world boss in our guide:
7:15 PM
We received 5 legendaries from Ashava. Additionally, there was another treasure chest with 4 more legendaries. What did the boss have for you?
7:00 PM
An hour after the originally planned spawn, the timer runs out. Ashava appears, good luck!
6:50 PM
In just 10 minutes, Ashava will appear at the designated location according to the timer.
6:30 PM
About 30 minutes after the timer, something is happening, Ashava is slowly appearing. In the corresponding area, a timer has appeared, announcing Ashava’s appearance for 7:00 PM.
6:29 PM
Adam Fletcher, one of the developers of Diablo 4, has confirmed that there is a problem with Ashava’s spawn. The team is working on it:
6:27 PM
Many players are still confused as to where the world boss is:
6:20 PM
20 minutes later, Ashava is still not there. On Twitter, players suspect that daylight saving time was not taken into account – but that only starts next week.
6:11 PM
More than 10 minutes after the scheduled spawn, Ashava has not appeared yet. Dozens of players are waiting at the spawn point on my realm:
6:06 PM
At 6:00 PM, the world boss Ashava was supposed to spawn, and many players are eagerly waiting where he is supposed to appear:
5:48 PM
Currently, there are hardly any reports of errors, most players seem to be able to play without issues. You still have plenty of time to get the rewards for beta testing. To do this, you just need to reach level 20. Our guide helps with that:
4:30 PM
Kudos, this turned out pretty well:
What do your characters look like?
2:52 PM
Blizzard has opened the forums for Diablo 4. Feedback on the beta and problems get to the developers faster there.
Do you want to check out a new class or try a new build? I really like the hunter:
1:41 PM
You can find all current errors in Diablo 4 and what you can do about them on MeinMMO here.
1:19 PM
We sometimes have connection drops too, but the game usually runs stable. However, there are reports on Twitter about various errors and queues. What is the status for you right now?
12:13 PM
We are currently working on providing you with new information and guides to Diablo 4. One is already finished and explains how to complete the side quest “Lifting the Mood”. In addition, we want to know from you how you find the beta so far:
Here are some links and videos to browse during the wait:
- Diablo 4: Hardcore or Softcore – What should I choose?
- The most controversial feature of Diablo 4 is the best thing that could happen to the game
- Diablo 4 shows one of the dungeons from the beta: “If the PC version looks like this, we have a problem”
- Diablo expert reveals what you shouldn’t miss in the Diablo 4 beta
- I want Diablo 4 to be like Diablo Immortal
- Errors in Diablo 4 beta: All problems and possible solutions – Code 300502, 300800 and more
11:40 AM
There is a forum post from Blizzard listing various errors and problems that are currently being worked on. Among them are:
- Errors in multiplayer
- A problem where you get kicked from the group because it “no longer exists”
- Rubberbanding
- High RAM and GPU load
11:10 AM
A good first morning of the Diablo 4 beta to you! I hope you slept well and are ready to stir up hell – if you get in.
There are reports that players are still stuck in queues even on Saturday morning.
However, we had no problems logging in during testing. It took a few seconds, but then it worked (on PC). There is also little to be found on Reddit and Twitter.
However, many players are reporting errors with various codes, causing them to fly out of the game or log in unsuccessfully. How is it with you?
Friday, March 17, 2023
9:44 PM
We are ending the ticker for today and will be back tomorrow with the reporting for you. Blizzard has not released any further information on the current problems. Players are still losing connection while already in the game. The error codes are varied. In particular, the error: “No valid game license found” is causing problems right now. Blizzard has released a list of known issues:
The current maximum waiting time is roughly 60 minutes according to reports.
However, many players report that they have to wait significantly less time than the queue indicates. Currently, it should take about an hour until you can log in.
9:19 PM
Reports of players losing connection when already in the game are increasing. The error codes vary. In particular, the error: “No valid game license found” is causing problems right now. Blizzard has released a list of known issues:
The current maximum waiting time is up to 73 minutes according to reports.
However, many players report that they have to wait significantly less time than the queue indicates. Currently, it should take about an hour until you can log in.
8:52 PM
Reports of players losing connection when already in the game are increasing. The error codes vary.
The current maximum waiting time is up to 72 minutes according to reports.
However, many players report that they have to wait significantly less time than the queue indicates. Currently, it should take about an hour until you can log in.
8:34 PM
Reports of players losing connection when already in the game are increasing. The errors are varied.
The current maximum waiting time is up to 51 minutes according to reports.
However, many players report that they have to wait significantly less time than the queue indicates. Currently, it should take about an hour until you can log in.
8:28 PM
The current maximum waiting time is up to 51 minutes according to reports.
However, many players report that they have to wait significantly less time than the queue indicates. Currently, it should take about an hour until you can log in.
However, at some points there are errors such as: “No valid license could be found” and players are getting kicked out to log in again. A solution is not yet known.
8:04 PM
The current maximum waiting time is up to 77 minutes according to reports.
However, many players report that they have to wait significantly less time than the queue indicates. Currently, it should take about an hour until you can log in.
7:49 PM
The current maximum waiting time is up to 110 minutes according to reports. In the stream of colleague Julius Busch, who just entered the queue, it only takes 60 minutes.
However, many players report that they have to wait significantly less time than the queue indicates. Currently, it should take about an hour until you can log in.
7:35 PM
The current maximum waiting time is up to 97 minutes according to reports. The times seem to be getting shorter.
However, many players report that they have to wait significantly less time than the queue indicates. Currently, it should take about an hour until you can log in.
7:25 PM
The current maximum waiting time is up to 123 minutes according to reports. However, the times also seem to be jumping, so you might have to wait less.
7:10 PM
The current maximum waiting time is up to 122 minutes according to reports. There are also reports of players who were able to log in already and are getting kicked out of the game again.
Here are some links and videos to browse during the wait:
- Diablo 4: Hardcore or Softcore – What should I choose?
- The most controversial feature of Diablo 4 is the best thing that could happen to the game
- Diablo 4 shows one of the dungeons from the beta: “If the PC version looks like this, we have a problem”
- Diablo expert reveals what you shouldn’t miss in the Diablo 4 beta
- I want Diablo 4 to be like Diablo Immortal
7:00 PM
The current maximum waiting time is up to 143 minutes according to reports.
6:50 PM
The current maximum waiting time is up to 135 minutes according to reports.
6:39 PM
The current waiting time is up to 127 minutes. Xbox players seem to have a slightly shorter queue.
6:30 PM
The current waiting time is up to 133 minutes, as MeinMMO community manager Irina Moritz has personally experienced:
6:23 PM
The current waiting time is reportedly up to 122 minutes. According to Blizzard, they are currently looking for a solution for the failed login attempts.
In the meantime, we have prepared a few things for you: Hardcore or Softcore – What should I choose? We were also able to capture some gameplay for you, this is what character creation looks like:
6:14 PM
The current waiting time is reportedly up to 128 minutes.
6:07 PM
The current waiting time is reportedly up to 106 minutes.
6:00 PM
Blizzard has released a list of known issues:
5:58 PM
Players who can log back in or are still in the game are experiencing some strange errors. For example, it can happen that your character has been duplicated 10 times. Even many Twitch streamers are having issues right now with queues over 80 minutes long.
We are lucky. On MonstersAndExplosions, colleague Jules can currently play.
5:54 PM
Currently, many players are being kicked from the server and have to queue again. The servers held for about 30 minutes, now you need luck for a smooth gaming experience. The longest queue we have seen on Twitter was 90 minutes long.
There are recommendations to restart the game to trick the waiting list. But it’s better to stay in the waiting list – Blizzard informed before the beta that tracking waiting times at the start of the beta can still be inaccurate.
If you leave the waiting queue, you end up back at the end.
5:47 PM
The length of the waiting queues is rising rapidly now. Reports on Twitter indicate over 80 minutes.
5:41 PM
The waiting queues are getting significantly longer now. Reports talk of over 40 minutes.
5:38 PM
There are reports of unstable servers, some players are being kicked out of the game without any apparent reason. Currently, the Diablo servers seem to be struggling with the large influx.
5:24 PM
The waiting queues do not seem to be getting significantly longer, the reports with the longest times currently lie at around 15 minutes. Over 876,000 viewers are currently watching Diablo 4 on Twitch. This could be a new record.
I am currently playing a bit with the character customizations of Diablo 4. What do you think of my hunter?
5:19 PM
We were among the first to log in. Many are still waiting in the queue, we are currently in front of character creation:
How far are you right now?
5:16 PM
The waiting queues are now reportedly up to 14 minutes long. Are you already in?
5:14 PM
Currently, there are also waiting queues on PS5. The queues are also getting longer. The current waiting time is over 6 minutes on PS5.
5:13 PM
With our colleague Maurice Weber, you can already see how the game looks like, in case you are still stuck in the queue. Here you can see the intro if you want to prepare:
5:07 PM
PS5 and Xbox can play without issues. There are waiting queues on PC. Currently, you have to wait about 3 minutes according to the display before you can play.
5:06 PM
There is a trick to play on PC:
- Go to the installation folder of the beta
- Create a shortcut to “Diablo IV.exe” on the desktop
- In the shortcut, enter “-launch” (without quotes) after the last quote in the target
- Start the game via the shortcut
Alternatively, it should help if you restart Battle.net.
5:02 PM
PlayStation and Xbox can already play – On the PC, there are currently still issues.
5:00 PM
The official start of the beta is beginning, but you still can’t start the beta on PC. There are smaller login queues in Battle.net.
In WoW, you can still log in without any issues, a good sign for the servers?
4:57 PM
The first players on PlayStation are reporting problems logging in: “No valid license for Diablo 4 can be found. (Code 315306)”
4:55 PM
On PS5, the beta is already live – and there are waiting queues.
It’s starting! The gates of hell are opening, good luck getting in. You can find even more about the start of the beta in the ticker at GameStar colleagues.
4:50 PM
In 10 minutes it’s starting. On a scale from 1 to 10, how high is your hype?
4:40 PM
20 minutes left! The tension is rising. Do you already know which class you will play? We help you with our advice on which class suits you. Or you can quickly take our quiz before the release:
4:30 PM
Half an hour left! What have you prepared? In my fridge are 2 energy drinks, a pack of Kinder Pingui, and a bag of lentil chips is also ready. Not exactly the best snacks for gaming, but what I need right now!
On Reddit some fans are trying to spread positive vibes right now and advise: “Forget the hate, today is Christmas in hell!”
4:19 PM
The current Google trends for Diablo 4 are … interesting. I don’t actually feel that old:
4:09 PM
Blizzard once again reminds you, that you get an incredibly sweet reward if you play to level 20 in the beta:
4:00 PM
Only one hour left until the start of the beta. Tell us: Are you more on the side of the demon queen Lilith or are you being tempted by the promises of the angel Inarius?
On our joint Twitch channel MonstersAndExplosions, the pre-show for the beta event will start, by the way. Guest: Kalle Koschinsky!
3:30 PM
On Reddit, people recommend strictly avoiding Reddit today if you want to enjoy the beta. There are too many complainers who always find something to nitpick. For example, the latest gameplay has been strongly criticized .
How do you plan to approach the beta?
3:10 PM
Hello dear readers and welcome to the live ticker for the Diablo 4 beta on MeinMMO.
The servers for the preorder beta are scheduled to go live today at 5 PM. We will keep an eye on the servers, report problems at startup and the first player experiences.
If you haven’t started the download yet, you should hurry – the download is large.
If you still need a key for the beta on the first weekend or a likable streamer to watch, check out the following articles:
- Diablo 4: Keys for the beta – Here you can get some without pre-ordering
- Diablo 4: The most well-known German journalist on Diablo prefers to let others fight for him – This is how he plays the beta
The open beta for all interested players will launch next weekend. Additionally, two more classes that aren’t available in the first beta weekend will be added: Druid and Necromancer.
Do you want to watch live? Colleague Maurice Weber plays live in the beta along with 3 fellow players, the pre-show starts at 4 PM:
When does the beta of Diablo 4 start? On Friday, March 17, at 5:00 PM German time, the servers for the early access beta go live. The beta runs until Monday, March 20 at 8:00 PM German time.
This weekend, anyone who pre-ordered Diablo 4 or otherwise obtained a key is allowed to participate. If you want to secure access beforehand, you can find the editions of Diablo 4 compared here.
If you do not want to pre-order Diablo 4, you can participate in the open beta starting March 24. This also starts at 5 PM, but runs until the following Monday, March 27 at 9 PM. The preload starts on Wednesday, but it’s quite large.
We will live tick the release starting around 3 PM at this point. If you want to stay updated, you can always find the current status here.
Start of the beta: Contents and times
What’s in the beta? You can create up to 10 characters in the beta and level them up to level 25. After that, you can farm at will, but you will not level up any further. The entire first act and the prologue are available to you.
There will even be a world boss to fight, but only at certain times. You’ll need to play in the evenings or early mornings if you want to experience the feature.
If you want to test Druid or Necromancer, you’ll have to wait until the open beta. The two classes are not available in early access. If you haven’t decided what you want to play yet, we provide you with an overview of the classes:
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