On 6 June 2023, Lilith will return to Sanctuary as Diablo 4 arrives on PC and consoles. It is an exciting time for ARPG fans across the globe, and we already know that the official word on the Diablo 4 Open Beta is that it is coming in “Early 2023”.
Now, it appears that the exact date in February 2023 that we might get details on Diablo 4’s Open Beta has been hinted at. Here’s what we know so far.
Update on 17 February 2023: We might see D4 Open Beta news very, very soon!
Diablo 4 Open Beta Details at IGN Fan Fest 2023?
It is already known that Diablo 4 will be part of the IGN Fan Fest 2023 event alongside other big upcoming titles. But what type of Diablo 4 news or content will we see at the event? Well, it appears that it might actually be details on the Open Beta.
Senior Vice President and General Manager of the Diablo franchise at Blizzard, Rod Fergusson, was asked on Twitter: “Can you say anything about the Diablo 4 open beta? For example, the month or whether in the first or second quarter.”
Somewhat surprisingly, Rod Fergusson gave a teasing response, all but confirming we will hear about the Diablo 4 Open Beta in February 2023.
While the wording makes one believe we will definitely hear more about Diablo 4’s Open Beta in February 2023, Rod Fergusson did use the word “might”. Even so, we believe we can speculate as to the exact dates where Diablo 4’s Open Beta details will be provided.
When Will Diablo 4 Open Beta Details Get Revealed?
Going by what Rod Fergusson said and the fact that Diablo 4 will be at IGN Fan Fest 2023, it is perfectly reasonable to assume we will get the long-awaited Open Beta details on either 17 or 18 February 2023 during IGN Fan Fest 2023.
While the exact time is unknown, fans from across the globe will surely tune in to the IGN Fan Fest 2023 event, with streaming starting at 10:00 PT on both days. Learn more about IGN Fan Fest 2023 via an official post by the outlet.
Yes, we might learn all the details about Diablo 4’s Open Beta very soon. When we do, we will endeavor to update our readers swiftly. Remember, you can pre-purchase Diablo 4 on PC or consoles to get around 2-days early access to the upcoming Open Beta!