When Can I Start Playing Diablo IV?

The next Diablo installment is almost here, and people may be counting down the hours until they can revisit Sanctuary. Here’s everything you need to know about when you can start playing Diablo IV, as it varies depending on where you are and which edition you buy.

So, when can I start playing Diablo IV?

Diablo IV hard launches on June 6, 2023, but if we purchase the Digital Deluxe or Ultimate Edition, we can play up to four days early starting on June 1, 2023.

Players who own the Digital Deluxe or Ultimate Edition will be able to start Diablo IV at the following dates and times:

• June 1, 2023 at 4pm PT (Los Angeles, USA)
• June 1, 2023 at 7pm ET (New York, USA)
• June 1, 2023 at 8pm BRT (Sao Paulo, Brazil)
• June 2, 2023 at 12am BST (London, UK)
• June 2, 2023 at 1am CEST (Berlin, Germany)
• June 2, 2023 at 2am TRT (Istanbul, Turkey)
• June 2, 2023 at 8am KST (Seoul, Korea)
• June 2, 2023 at 9am AEST (Sydney, Australia)
• June 2, 2023 at 11am NZST (Auckland, New Zealand)

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Those who have bought the standard version will be able to start Diablo IV on June 5 at the following times:

• June 5, 2023 at 4pm PT (Los Angeles, USA)
• June 5, 2023 at 7pm ET (New York, USA)
• June 5, 2023 at 8pm BRT (Sao Paulo, Brazil)
• June 6, 2023 at 12am BST (London, UK)
• June 6, 2023 at 1am CEST (Berlin, Germany)
• June 6, 2023 at 2am TRT (Istanbul, Turkey)
• June 6, 2023 at 8am KST (Seoul, Korea)
• June 6, 2023 at 9am AEST (Sydney, Australia)
• June 6, 2023 at 11am NZST (Auckland, New Zealand)

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Can I preload Diablo IV?

Yes! If you’ve prepurchased Diablo 4 on PC, PlayStation, or Xbox, you’ll be able to preload the game at the times listed below:

• May 30, 2023 at 4pm PT (Los Angeles, USA)
• May 30, 2023 at 7pm ET (New York, USA)
• May 30, 2023 at 8pm BRT (Sao Paulo, Brazil)
• June 1, 2023 at 12am BST (London, UK)
• June 1, 2023 at 1am CEST (Berlin, Germany)
• June 1, 2023 at 2am TRT (Istanbul, Turkey)
• June 1, 2023 at 8am KST (Seoul, Korea)
• June 1, 2023 at 9am AEST (Sydney, Australia)
• June 1, 2023 at 11am NZST (Auckland, New Zealand)

You’ll need at least 90GB free, so ensure you’ve cleared enough space for Diablo IV to fit on your hard drive. This applies to both consoles and PC.

Diablo IV officially releases on the PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One on June 6, 2023. In the weeks following the launch, you’ll be able to earn exclusive Twitch Drops. If you’re still making your mind up about Diablo 4, check out our review.