
Insiders who landed in the group with new features turned off by default (Build 22621.1972) can check for updates and choose to install the update that will have features rolling out (Build 22631.1972). Cross-play is not supported, however, so you'll have to go where your friends are if you want to play with them. This approach is being used for the Beta Channel only and is not indicative of any changes or plans for final feature rollouts. If you've for some reason bought the game on multiple platforms, you should be able to try it out starting on August 13th, but once the open beta is free for everyone to download, you'll be able to test Diablo II out on other platforms other than the one you pre-ordered the game for. Regardless of the platform you're playing on, you'll be able to test out cross-progression. Both Act I: The Sightless Eye and Act II: The Secret of the Vizjerei will be playable either solo or with friends in multiplayer settings. You'll be able to play as any of the five classes as you wish throughout the beta, and considering how long the test is supposed to last, it should allow for plenty of time to test out the different characters, especially if you're joining during the early access period. They're joined this time by two more classes: The Druid and the Paladin. Also, don’t be jealous of those that have had access to the previous beta – all progress will be wiped before the game launches, so everyone will start on an even footing.Once you're in the beta, you'll see the three classes from the alpha test – the Sorceress, Barbarian, and Amazon – have returned once more. Best of all, if you have played the early access closed beta, all your progress will carry over into the open beta.Īs for those of you that haven’t played the closed beta, well, I think three days will probably be enough to get a pretty good taste of whether you want to get into Diablo 2 Resurrected or not. It will wrap up at the same times – 10AM PDT/1PM EDT/7PM CEST/3AM AEST on August 22nd. So, the Diablo 2 Resurrected beta dates are from August 20th to August 23rd. The Diablo 2 Resurrected beta will be three days long, according to the official FAQ. How Long is the Diablo 2 Resurrected Beta

An Xbox Live Gold subscription will not be necessary to play the Open Beta online, but you will need it to access multiplayer features.

On Xbox and PlayStation, they will start on August 17th, as soon as the Early Access beta runs out at 10AM PDT.

On PC, the pre-loads will go up on on August 18th. If you want to get in on the action as soon as possible, you can pre-load the beta early on.
