The release date and time of Diablo 4 may vary due to early access availability for some players. However, even if you don't have early access, you can still preload Diablo 4 now. We will guide you through the process of preloading on consoles and PC below.
To ensure you're prepared for the arrival of Lilith, we have gathered details about the exact release time for Diablo 4 early access, the general release date and time for everyone, and how to obtain early access.
Diablo 4 Early Access Release Time in Different Time Zones
The early access release date and time for Diablo 4 are as follows:
- UK: Friday, 2nd June at 12am (BST)
- Europe: Friday, 2nd June at 1am (CEST)
- East Coast US: Thursday, 1st June at 7pm (EDT)
- West Coast US: Thursday, 1st June at 4pm (PDT)
For more time zones, refer to the picture below to find the exact early access release times and dates.
Players in the UK and Europe will need to stay up late on Thursday night until the clock strikes midnight on Friday to play Diablo 4 as soon as early access begins. We recommend getting a good night's sleep to prepare for your journey in Sanctuary, as launch times may result in server queues or occasional disconnections, based on past Diablo and Blizzard launches.
However, Blizzard has conducted several server stress tests leading up to the release of Diablo 4 to ensure a smooth launch. They are "really confident" about its success, so let's hope for the best.
Diablo 4 Release Time for Everyone in Different Time Zones
The official release date and time for Diablo 4 are as follows:
- UK: Tuesday, 6th June at 12am (BST)
- Europe: Tuesday, 6th June at 1am (CEST)
- East Coast US: Monday, 5th June at 7pm (EDT)
- West Coast US: Monday, 5th June at 4pm (PDT)
For more time zones, refer to the picture below to find the exact official release dates and times.
Similar to the early access release, players in the UK and Europe will need to stay up late on Monday night until Tuesday for the official release of Diablo 4.
Despite Blizzard's confidence in a smooth launch, the official release will test servers the most due to the influx of players. Prepare for possible queues and occasional disconnections during this time.
How to Obtain Early Access to Diablo 4
If you want to play Diablo 4 early, you need to preorder the Digital Deluxe or Ultimate Edition before the official launch date. By doing so, you will also receive in-game content such as the Battle Pass, armor, and a mount. For more information on what each version includes, refer to the picture below or visit the official page on version differences and click 'pre-purchase'.
Even if you haven't preordered the Deluxe or Ultimate versions yet, you can still do so after the early access period begins to play before the official release date, eliminating the need for further waiting.
Please note that there are no available codes for obtaining early access to Diablo 4, unlike the beta phase.
How to Preload Diablo 4 on Consoles (PlayStation and Xbox)
To preload Diablo 4 on consoles, follow these steps:
- Go to the Xbox Store or PlayStation Store.
- Search for 'Diablo 4' and select it.
- If you have already preordered the game, click the 'Download' button.
As of now, ensure that you have at least 73GB of free space on PS5 and 75GB on Xbox Series X for the Diablo 4 preload. Please note that the Xbox file size has recently increased by a few hundred MBs, so there might be slight fluctuations.
How to Preload Diablo 4 on PC
To preload Diablo 4 on PC, follow these steps:
- Download the Battle.net launcher and sign in to your Battle.net account for Diablo 4.
- If you don't see it on the homepage, go to the 'All Games' section under 'Games' and search for 'Diablo IV'.
- Click on Diablo IV and select the version you have preordered from the dropdown menu under 'Game Version'.
- Click the blue 'Install' button.
Ensure that you have at least 90GB of free storage space on your PC for the Diablo 4 preload.
