New information is available regarding the Closed Beta of Diablo Immortal. However, those in this country wishing to participate will currently not be lucky during the closed beta.
The Closed Beta for Diablo Immortal starts on October 29 at 02:00 Central European Time.
As Blizzard announced, initially only selected participants from Canada and Australia can join the Closed Beta of the mobile Diablo. At a later date, users from South Korea, Japan and China will also be able to participate in the closed beta.
No further regions have been mentioned for now. Therefore, things do not look good here in terms of participation in the Closed Beta.
Furthermore, the Closed Beta is currently only accessible to users with Android devices. iOS users cannot participate either.
Currently, the Closed Beta is expected to run for “less than three months”.
Blizzard has not yet provided a specific date. Only the timeframe was mentioned: “We want to release Diablo Immortal in the first half of 2022” (via Blizzard). The release was postponed to summer.
Until then, players can test the new content from the Closed Beta – at least if they live in one of the participating regions.
Diablo Immortal: Closed Beta shows new class
This class is included: In the Closed Beta, players can try out the “Necromancer”. It belongs to the six playable classes that will be available at the release of the game in Diablo Immortal.
Necromancers rely on the undead to call for help. The dead can be used to poison enemies and thus reduce enemy hordes.
PvP and PvE content in the Closed Beta
PvP content: Diablo Immortal will offer the so-called “Cycle of Conflict,” where players gather in “Dark Houses” and compete against other houses.
A new feature is the “Challenge of the Immortal,” where 30 players (the Shadows) compete against one (Immortal).
Additionally, there will be a new battlefield leaderboard where you can compare yourself with other players. Learn more about the PvP content here.
PvE content: The Closed Beta will showcase the “Hell Reliquary.” There you will encounter bosses designed for groups of eight players, and there will be tasks changing weekly. Completion grants access to greater challenges with better rewards.
Additionally, there are various activities:
- Bounties
- Ancient Portals
- Dungeons
With these activities, you can collect XP for your Battle Pass.
Controller support in Diablo Immortal
Diablo Immortal aims to offer complete controller support – however, this goal has not yet been fully achieved, according to the developers. The aim is to expand controller support in the future, but a timeline for this is not yet clear. However, the Closed Beta should provide a first look.
- Players can then move their characters and use abilities with a controller.
- However, controlling menus and similar functions is not possible. This must initially be done using the touchscreen.
The following controllers are supported:
- Xbox One Wireless Bluetooth Controller
- Xbox Series X/S Bluetooth Controller
- Xbox Elite Controller Series 2
- Xbox Adaptive Controller
- Sony Dualshock 4
- Razer Kishi
What else does the Closed Beta offer?
The Closed Beta offers the following features:
- There is a new equipment system with set items for secondary equipment slots. If you have multiple set items, there are bonuses.
- Those facing higher-level opponents or reaching high Paragon levels will receive better rewards.
- The user interface of the Codex has been improved to be clearer in tutorials and objectives.
- There will be optional in-game purchases. What players buy during the Closed Beta will be credited as currency in-game – progress from the Closed Beta will be wiped.
- Important: The credit will be Diablo Immortal-specific currencies. The credit cannot be used as general Battle.net credit, but only in Diablo Immortal.
However, it will not be possible to try out these features here in the country currently – at least not in the Closed Beta. After launch, Diablo Immortal is expected to receive additional content.
