With Diablo 4 right around the corner, fans of the everlasting ARPG series are anticipating their long-awaited return to Sanctuary. But despite the troves of information Blizzard has released about the game, not all details about the gameplay, multiplayer mechanics, and other systems (like the battle pass) are widely known.
Fans of the series and newcomers alike who haven't paid much attention to Diablo 4 may yet have questions about the upcoming title. After all, its two predecessors were less-than-praised amongst the broader Diablo fanbase and some return to Sanctuary with hesitation. But fear not – answers to some of fans' most requested questions about Diablo 4 and what to expect can be found below.
Diablo 4: Frequently Asked Questions
How Much Is Diablo 4?
Diablo 4 launches at $69.99 for the standard version of the game, but there is more than one version. The deluxe edition, which costs $89.99, allows early access to the game before launch as well as a slew of cosmetic rewards and battle pass benefits. The Ultimate edition, which costs $99.99, adds a few more cosmetic bonuses onto the previous rewards.
Is Diablo 4 Multiplayer?
Diablo 4 is a multiplayer game, with a number of group-oriented features and a requirement that players always be connected to the internet. In Diablo 4, players can have up to four members in a party for increased rewards, and it's arguably the most multiplayer-oriented Diablo game yet.
When Does Diablo 4 Early Access Start?
Diablo 4 early access begins on June 1, 2023 – a few days earlier than the game's official release on June 5, 2023.
How to Get Diablo 4 Early Access
Diablo 4 early access is limited to players who have pre-ordered the Digital Deluxe or Ultimate editions of the game.
Is Diablo 4 Online Only?
Though players can take on the challenges of Diablo 4 alone, it is an online-only game, and still requires an online connection at all times even when not engaged in multiplayer. Diablo 4 does not have an offline mode.
How Big Is Diablo 4? (File Size and Length)
Diablo 4 will be a standard 45 GB download on launch day, though that number also depends on what options players have enabled. There is an Ultra-HD texture pack that can be downloaded to work with the base game, but it's an additional 40 GB and only makes a difference when installed on an SSD that's hooked up to at least a 4K monitor.
When Can I Preload Diablo 4?
Starting at 4 p.m. PST on May 30, 2023 – two days before the game's early access date – players can pre-load Diablo 4 on the Battle.net app.
Is Diablo 4 Crossplay?
Yes, Diablo 4 will have crossplay, as well as cross-progression. This means that not only will players be able to interact with and party up with those playing Diablo 4 on a different platform, but all account and character info is also shared between consoles, making for a seamless transition between couch and computer.
Will Diablo 4 Be On Console?
Diablo 4 is set to launch on Xbox One and Series X|S and PlayStation 4 and 5. There is also cross-progression and crossplay, so everything stays the same no matter what platform a player launches the game from.
Is Diablo 4 Couch Co-Op?
Diablo 4 will have couch co-op on the console versions, but not on the PC version. Local co-op is supported for up to two players at the same time, but only on the PlayStation and Xbox versions.
When Will Diablo 4 Come Out On Game Pass?
It's not known whether Diablo 4 is coming to the Xbox Game Pass, as there hasn't been any kind of announcement from Blizzard or Microsoft. For now, Diablo 4 is only available through Battle.net.
Is Diablo 4 Open World?
Diablo 4 will be a semi-open world game, with randomly generated content like dungeons and other challenges throughout each major zone. The open world aspect only goes so far, and players can't explore the world of Sanctuary as they can Hyrule in Tears of the Kingdom. But, player agency and player-driven progression are priority number one in Diablo 4, and despite the somewhat limited traversal mechanics, it's far from a linear game.
Is Diablo 4 An MMO?
Diablo 4 may borrow some elements from the MMO genre, like world events and world bosses, but to compare it to the likes of Final Fantasy XIV or Genshin Impact would be a bit of a stretch too far. It's an ARPG at heart, with multiplayer mechanics, and players can expect to run into other players regularly to take part in massively multiplayer objectives – but it's a far cry from just being another WoW clone, and much of this is group-oriented rather than public content.
Will Diablo 4 Have Microtransactions?
Diablo 4 will have microtransactions, and a seasonal battle pass, that grants players cosmetics that can't be acquired anywhere else in-game. The development team has reiterated time and time again that microtransactions are purely cosmetic, that there will be no pay-to-win system in Diablo 4, and that anything that requires real money is limited only to items like skins, horse armor, mounts, and other non-gameplay-related appearances.
Diablo 4 releases June 5, 2023 on PC, Xbox One and Series X|S, and PlayStation 4 and 5