When Can You Play Diablo 4? Early Access Release Time and Date in Your Region

Diablo 4’s Early Access and Full Release Dates

The highly anticipated release of Diablo 4 is finally arriving, and fans are eagerly counting down the days until they can get their hands on the latest addition to the Diablo franchise. However, with the period of early access available to those who have purchased Digital Deluxe or Ultimate Editions, along with a separate full release, there is quite a bit of confusion regarding the exact dates and times the game will be accessible.

Early Access Release

For those who have purchased either the Digital Deluxe or Ultimate Edition of the game, early access will be available from June 2. However, the exact time of access is dependent upon your location. For players residing in North America, the game will be available from 4 p.m. PDT on June 1 for the West Coast and 7 p.m. EDT on June 1 for the East Coast. For gamers residing in the U.K, the game will be accessible from 12:01 a.m. BST on June 2. In mainland Europe, players can start playing on June 2 from 1 a.m. CEST, while gamers residing in Korea and Japan will have to wait until 8 a.m. KST / JST on June 2. East Coast Australia residents can access the game on June 2 from 11 a.m. AEST.

Full Release Date

Players who haven’t purchased Digital Deluxe or Ultimate Editions will have to wait until June 6 (or June 5 in the Americas) to start playing Diablo 4. The full release of Diablo 4 will be accessible from 4 p.m. PDT on June 5 for the West Coast and 7 p.m. EDT on June 5 for the East Coast of North America. For players residing in the U.K, the game will be accessible from 12:01 a.m. BST on June 6, and in mainland Europe, players can access the game from 1 a.m. CEST on June 6. Gamers residing in Korea and Japan will be able to start playing from 8 a.m. KST / JST on June 6, while East Coast Australia residents will have to wait until 11 a.m. AEST.

Possibility of queue times and server issues

With such a massive title, players can expect a high volume of concurrent login attempts, which could potentially result in queue times and server issues. While these are common issues for online games, the game’s beta testing phase, including the “Server Slam,” was designed to put the game’s online connectivity through its paces. This hopefully means that players won’t encounter any major issues, and the game will run seamlessly.

Which Edition to Purchase?

For those who haven’t yet purchased Diablo 4, deciding which edition of the game to buy might not be easy. The Digital Deluxe Edition offers an exclusive mount and mount armor set, while the Ultimate Edition offers a level skip as well as other additional cosmetics. To make the choice easier, players can refer to our Diablo 4 pre-order guide.

Conclusion

In conclusion, the dates and times for early access and full release of Diablo 4 vary depending on your location and the game edition you’ve purchased. With early access for the Digital Deluxe and Ultimate Editions available globally on June 2, and the full release from June 6 (or June 5 in the Americas), players can expect a seamless online experience, free of server issues and queue times. Before you start playing, remember to pre-load the game from midnight on May 31 in the U.K., and midnight on May 30 4 p.m. PDT for North America.