Diablo 4 Early Access - how to preload

Be prepared for Diablo 4 Early Access

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Diablo 4Early Access is here! And if you’re looking for some fulsome, but quickfire information on how to take advantage of the action RPG’s generous Early Access window, then you’ll need to know how to preloadDiablo 4, as well as when the game is set to go live.

For many,Diablo 4Early Access will be their first chance to experience the latest incarnation ofBlizzard’s beloved dark fantasy series. With five classes to choose from and countless dungeons to explore,Diablo 4offers an impressive amount of content. However, in order to take advantage of this for yourself, you’ll need to have all your ducks in a row once the Early Access servers open their doors.

Fortunately for you, we’ve collated everything you might need to know aboutDiablo 4’s Early Access, including how to pre-load the game, as well as exactly when you’ll be able to start your journey through Sanctuary. Don’t get caught short – read on to learn every detail you’ll need.

Diablo 4 Early Access: here’s what you need to know

Below, you’ll find everything you need to know about Early Access in Diablo 4. This includes info on when it’ll go live and how to preload depending on what platform you are playing on.

Diablo 4 Early Access start times

Diablo 4Early Access is live now! The start time was slightly different depending on where you are in the world, but Early Access is now open and live for all!

Diablo 4 preload

Diablo 4Early Access is accessible to anyone who’s pre-ordered the Digital Deluxe Edition or Ultimate Edition of the game. It’s available onXbox Series X|S,Xbox One,PS5,PS4, and PC.

Diablo 4is available to preload from May 30 at 7pm EST and 4pm PDT. Folks in Australia and the UK will have to wait until May 31, when the download will be available at 12am BST (midnight) and 9am AEST.

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How to preload Diablo 4 on PC

Here’s how to preloadDiablo 4Early Access on PC:

How to preload Diablo 4 on Xbox

Here’s how to preloadDiablo 4Early Access on Xbox Series X|S or Xbox One:

How to preload Diablo 4 on PlayStation

This is how to preloadDiablo 4Early Access on PS4 and PS5

Now that you know how to preloadDiablo 4’sEarly Access, nothing will keep you from exploring the eerie lands of Sanctuary once the game goes live. Good luck out there, you’ll need it.

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