Blizzard’s latest foray into the Diablo franchise is (hopefully) looking to be a return to form for the company following the disastrously microtransaction-laden Diablo Immortal. If you played the most recent Server Slam beta, things were certainly looking optimistic – fixes were lightning-fast, and the team made some much-desired changes based on feedback. So when can we get our hands on the full game? Well, that depends on which version you buy.
How to Play Diablo IV Early
The “official” release date for Diablo IV is June 6, but you can play as early as June 2 if you purchase either the Digital Deluxe Edition or Ultimate Edition. The prices for each edition are as follows:
Standard Edition: $69.99
Digital Deluxe Edition: $89.99
Ultimate Edition: $99.99
As you can see, if you want to play early, you’ll be forking up 20 extra dollars at least. But don’t fret – there’s a lot more in it for you than early access to the full game if you do.
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Diablo IV Digital Deluxe Edition Items
If you cop the Digital Deluxe Edition, you’ll get access on June 2, as well as the following:
- Light-Bearer Mount (bottom left)
- Diablo III Inarius Wings & Inarius Murloc Pet (top right and bottom middle)
- World of Warcraft Amalgam of Rage Mount (top middle)
- Diablo Immortal Umber Winged Darkness Cosmetics Set (top left)
- Temptation Mount (not pictured)
- Hellborn Carapace Mount Armor (bottom right)
- Premium Season Pass Unlock (can be used on any season, only redeemable once)
Diablo IV Ultimate Edition Items
The Ultimate Edition includes all of the items listed above, including:
- Accelerated Season Pass (Premium Season Pass plus 20 tier skips)
- Wings of the Creator emote (top left)
So, to summarize, if you get either the Deluxe or Ultimate editions of Diablo IV, you’ll be able to play on June 2 and will also receive the items listed above. See you in Hell!
Published: May 22, 2023 03:40 pm