Gamers who are eagerly anticipating the launch of a new game understand the frustration of waiting for the official release date. Fortunately, some companies offer an Early Access feature that allows players to get a head start on their gaming journey. This is the case with the upcoming game release, Diablo 4.
Players with Deluxe and Ultimate pre-orders will have access to Early Access, which begins on June 1st at 4 pm PDT. Those without pre-orders will have to wait until June 5th at 4 pm PDT to access the game. For those who are still on the fence about pre-ordering, this announcement might serve as an added incentive to secure their copies sooner rather than later.
Diablo 4 will be available for Early Access in various time zones around the world. For North America, players can access the game at 4 pm PDT on June 1st. This corresponds to 7 pm EDT for those on the East Coast. South American gamers in the Brasilia Time zone can access the game at 8 pm BRT on June 1st. In Europe, British Summer Time gamers can start playing at 12 am BST on June 2nd, while Central Europe Summer Time gamers can start playing at 1 am CEST on the same day. Lastly, players in Asia’s Korea Standard Time zone can begin playing at 8 am KST on June 2nd.
For players without Early Access, the game will be available four days later on June 5th at 4 pm PDT. Those on the East Coast can access the game at 7 pm EDT. In South America, the game will be available at 8 pm BRT, while British Summer Time gamers can access it at 12 am BST, and Central Europe Summer Time gamers can access it at 1 am CEST. Finally, gamers in Asia’s Korea Standard Time zone can start playing at 8 am KST on June 6th.
Diablo 4 Global Launch Dates and Times
| Region | Time Zone | Early Access | Regular |
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| North America | PDT | 01/06/2023 16:00 4:00 PM, June 1 | 05/06/2023 16:00 4:00 PM, June 5 |
| MDT | 01/06/2023 17:00 5:00 PM, June 1 | 05/06/2023 17:00 5:00 PM, June 5 |
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| CDT | 01/06/2023 18:00 6:00 PM, June 1 | 05/06/2023 18:00 6:00 PM, June 5 |
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| EDT | 01/06/2023 19:00 7:00 PM, June 1 | 05/06/2023 19:00 7:00 PM, June 5 |
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| South America | BRT | 01/06/2023 20:00 8:00 PM, June 1 | 05/06/2023 20:00 8:00 PM, June 5 |
| ART | 01/06/2023 19:00 7:00 PM, June 1 | 05/06/2023 19:00 7:00 PM, June 5 |
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| CLST | 01/06/2023 20:00 8:00 PM, June 1 | 05/06/2023 20:00 8:00 PM, June 5 |
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| Europe | BST | 02/06/2023 00:00 12:00 AM, June 2 | 06/06/2023 00:00 12:00 AM, June 6 |
| CEST | 02/06/2023 01:00 1:00 AM, June 2 | 06/06/2023 01:00 1:00 AM, June 6 |
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| EEST | 02/06/2023 02:00 2:00 AM, June 2 | 06/06/2023 02:00 2:00 AM, June 6 |
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| MSK | 02/06/2023 03:00 3:00 AM, June 2 | 06/06/2023 03:00 3:00 AM, June 6 |
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| Asia | KST | 02/06/2023 08:00 8:00 AM, June 2 | 06/06/2023 08:00 8:00 AM, June 6 |
| JST | 02/06/2023 09:00 9:00 AM, June 2 | 06/06/2023 09:00 9:00 AM, June 6 |
In conclusion, the launch of Diablo 4 will be an exciting time for gamers worldwide. Players who have pre-ordered Deluxe or Ultimate versions will have access to the game on June 1st, while those who haven’t pre-ordered will have to wait until June 5th. The game will be available at different times for players in different regions around the world. Gamers are encouraged to pre-order now to get a head start on their journey through Diablo 4.
I think there has been some drama around early launch, some saying its pay to win!?
Wow, I’m so excited for the Early Access release of Diablo 4! It’s great to see that the game will be available in various time zones, giving players all around the world a chance to enjoy the game at the same time. The Early Access feature is a fantastic incentive for those who pre-order the game, and I’m sure it will be a great opportunity for them to get a head start on their gaming journey. I can’t wait to see what the game has in store for us!