A PSA for your lunch break: Invitations to the Diablo IV Finale beta go out today, so check your email to see if you got in.
The first wave of beta invites went out this morning, with recipients already posting their coveted emails on social media.
The content in this particular beta (Nightmare Dungeons, Whispers of the Dead, Fields of Hatred, Paragon Boards, and an all-new feature called Helltide) focus on activities and mechanics reserved for high-level characters who have completed the main campaign of the game. But as Diablo fans know, the campaign is only the beginning of any good career. The real meat of the experience, especially for Diablo II fans, has always been found in the end game. It’s where players can search for rare and desirable items, test their wildest character creation concepts, and experience the joy of cracking the game’s mathematical core.
Diablo IV’s final beta was announced just over a week ago at a developer update with franchise general manager Rod Fergusson and game director Joe Sheley.
Part of the reason it wanted to focus on endgame content, Blizzard says, is an effort not to spoil the story beats in the campaign, but acknowledges that the endgame is a favorite place for many players. .
“…for many, the endgame is their favorite aspect of Diablo, we want to make sure it feels satisfying and has no shortage of challenging variety to experience over many, many demon-slaying play sessions,” the statement reads Blizzard press release.
The Diablo IV Finale closed beta will be playable on PC, PlayStation, and Xbox platforms. Also, cross-play and cross-progress will be enabled so you can jump between systems if you want.
You may be wondering how one can increase their chances of receiving an invitation. According to Blizzard, you have to put in the time. The publisher indicates that players with a recent significant endgame history in Diablo II: Resurrected, Diablo III, and Diablo Immortal are being considered for the Diablo IV endgame beta. Does that make sense. Blizzard wants players who are already familiar with the content of the final game to crack it.
Anyway, to recap: check your email. You might already be a winner.