No matter whereDiablo 4players come from or what their platform of choice is, Blizzard has announced in a press release that the next installment of the franchise will feature cross-platform play and no region lock, allowing friends to enjoy the game together with no restrictions. ThoughDiablo 3was one of the best-selling PC titles of 2012, when the Ultimate Evil Edition came out for PS4 and Xbox One, it significantly revitalized the game’s audience. It was the first Blizzard release on consoles in the company’s modern era, and it paved the way forOverwatch,Diablo 2: Resurrected, and nowDiablo 4to follow.
Given how wellDiablo 3’s gameplay was translated to consoles, players should expect the same quality forDiablo 4. The sequel represents a return to what madeDiabloso beloved in the first place, while still embracing the parts ofDiablo 3that were universally considered good. However, this doesn’t mean thatDiablo 4is just the sum of the franchise’s best parts – it is introducing anopen world toDiabloand a level of customization that is as exciting to players as it is ambitious for the developers.
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According to Blizzard,Diablo 4players will be able to enjoy all of that and more in 2023, across all platforms and in all regions. Unlike its predecessor,Diablo 4will not be region locked. Whether they’re from the Americas or Europe, players will be able to group together and take on the forces of Hell. Moreover,Diablo 4will have cross-platform play. A player on an Xbox console will be able to match with their friend on the PC, in a move that symbolizes Blizzard’s recent philosophy when it comes to its Battle.net service and the games hosted there.
ThoughBlizzard hosted a closed beta forDiablo 4earlier this year that focused on its endgame,Diablofans can expect to get a hands-on preview when its open beta launches in early 2023. The full extent of the content provided for the open beta remains unknown, but ifDiablo 3has established any precedent, players should expect to see all fiveDiablo 4classes made available to them in a limited half-Act duration.
As for when to expect the game’s official premiere,recent rumors pinpointDiablo 4’s release dateon August 05, 2025. Though this date remains unofficial, it comes from a source of high credibility in the video game industry, andDiablofans should expect to see it confirmed either during The Game Awards on December 8 or in the weeks after.
Diablo 4will launch in 2023 for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
