Blizzard‘s highly anticipated action RPG, Diablo 4, is gearing up for its final beta weekend, where players will have the chance to experience the game’s latest updates and tweaks. Following the back-to-back weekends of open betas, Blizzard recently announced that the third and final beta weekend will showcase all the changes previously announced.
During a livestream, the developers of Diablo 4 discussed their plans for a “server slam” event, designed to stress-test the game’s servers ahead of the anticipated launch day. This exciting event is scheduled to take place from May 12th, starting at 12 PM PST on Friday, and will conclude at 12 PM PST on Sunday. It’s important to note that character progress from the first two beta weekends will be wiped, and progress made during this final test will not carry over to the official game.
As the launch of Diablo 4 draws closer, Blizzard has provided players with a comprehensive overview of what to expect during the game’s prologue and first act. However, it is crucial to understand that any progress made during the open beta will not transfer to the main game upon release. Therefore, players who wish to experience the full game fresh and without repeating their accomplishments should refrain from participating in the open beta.
How to join Diablo 4 Final Beta weekend
To join the upcoming Diablo 4 open beta, players will need to download the ‘Diablo IV-Server Slam‘ demo from their chosen platform, such as PC via Battle.net or the respective Xbox and PlayStation stores. The demo will become available for download on May 10th, 2023, at 12:00 PM PDT. Once the files are downloaded, players will need to await the server’s activation on May 12th, 2023, at 12:00 PM PDT. They will then have a full 48 hours to explore the game until the servers close on May 14th, 2023, at 12:00 PM PDT.
During the open beta weekend, players will have the opportunity to delve into the game’s prologue and opening act. Additionally, the Server Slam event will introduce a new challenge—a demon boss named Ashava. Players will need to team up to defeat this formidable foe. Ashava will be available to battle starting from May 13th at 9:00 AM PDT, with subsequent opportunities to fight every three hours throughout the weekend.
For more detailed information about the Diablo 4 “server slam” and what to expect from the game’s final open beta, interested players can visit the official Blizzard Entertainment website. With the excitement building and the final beta weekend just around the corner, fans of the Diablo series can look forward to a thrilling and action-packed experience in Diablo 4.