Diablo IV developers spilled some devilish details in a new Livestream! Game director Joe Shely, lead systems designer Meng Song, and lead world designer Art Peshkov sat down together for an exclusive live stream to discuss all things Beta! The Early Access weekend runs from March 17-19, with the Open Beta weekend running from March 24-26. Plus, tune in to the YouTube video to see Rod Fergusson, General Manager for Diablo, get pied in the face for charity!
DEVELOPER LIVESTREAM RECAP
- New Open Beta PC specs were announced, along with the beastly Beta Wolf Pack reward. Customize your characters with fierce and feral Beta Wolf Pack Cosmetic items and titles to show off your participation in the Open Beta and Early Access weekends. Also, prepare to battle the onslaught of hell fiends with an early download option for the Diablo IV launch!
- During the Early Access weekend, only the Rogue, Sorcerer, and Barbarian classes will be available, with the Necromancer and Druid classes getting added for the Open Beta weekend. Players can create up to 10 characters during this time, providing ample opportunity to try multiple hero styles and paths.
- The in-game Armor system was showcased in-depth, laying out the origins, details, and goals of the feature.
- A gargantuan world boss will be available for players to challenge themselves and reap rewards.
- Play solo or group with friends—enlist a second player to help slay demons with the couch co-op option.
- Strongholds, overcome by evil, can be conquered in a permanent change for good in the world. They can transform into towns, host new waypoints, or become a local hotspots for events.
- Any progress made during the Early Access weekend will carry over to the Open Beta weekend. All characters will be deleted once the beta ends.
- And finally, there will be an upcoming community play stream “Community Play Livestream” on March 24.
For more details, check out: https://news.blizzard.com/en-us/diablo4/23916442/your-guide-to-the-diablo-iv-open-beta
