The highly anticipated release of Diablo 4 is just around the corner, and players are eagerly waiting to embark on their demon-slaying adventures. To provide clarity on the release schedule, there are two important dates to keep in mind: the early access period for Digital Deluxe and Ultimate Edition owners, and the full release date for everyone else.
Early Access Highlights: If you have purchased the Digital Deluxe or Ultimate Edition of Diablo 4, you’re in for a treat. The early access period begins on June 2, allowing you to start playing ahead of others. Here are the release times for different regions.
- West Coast of North America: June 1, 4 p.m. PDT
- East Coast of North America: June 1, 7 p.m. EDT
- U.K.: June 2, 12:01 a.m. BST
- West mainland Europe: June 2, 1 a.m. CEST
- Korea / Japan: June 2, 8 a.m. KST / JST
- East Coast Australia: June 2, 11 a.m. AEST
Full Release Date: For players who don’t have the Digital Deluxe or Ultimate Edition, the full release of Diablo 4 will be on June 6 (June 5 for players in the Americas). The release times for various regions are as follows.
- West Coast of North America: June 5, 4 p.m. PDT
- East Coast of North America: June 5, 7 p.m. EDT
- U.K.: June 6, 12:01 a.m. BST
- West mainland Europe: June 6, 1 a.m. CEST
- Korea / Japan: June 6, 8 a.m. KST / JST
- East Coast Australia: June 6, 11 a.m. AEST
Additional Details: During the early access period, the Digital Deluxe edition offers an exclusive mount and mount armor set, while the Ultimate Edition includes a level skip and additional cosmetics. It’s important to note that server queues and possible connectivity issues may occur, but efforts have been made to address these concerns through beta testing and server stress tests.
Preload Time: To ensure a smooth gaming experience, players can preload Diablo 4 starting from midnight on May 31 in the U.K. or 4 p.m. PDT on May 30. This allows you to download the game in advance so that you’re ready to jump into the action as soon as the release date arrives
With Diablo 4’s early access and full release dates now clarified, players around the world can prepare themselves for an epic adventure filled with intense battles and thrilling gameplay. Whether you’re starting early or joining on the official release day, get ready to enter the dark and treacherous world of Diablo 4 and face the forces of evil head-on.
Note: Stay tuned for updates and visit the game’s listing in the respective online store to download Diablo 4 on PC or console.
