WithDiablo 4right around the corner, fans of the everlasting ARPG series are anticipating their long-awaited return to Sanctuary. But despite the troves of information Blizzard has released about the game, not all details about the gameplay, multiplayer mechanics, and other systems (like the battle pass) are widely known.
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Fans of the series and newcomers alike who haven’t paid much attention toDiablo 4may yet have questions about the upcoming title. After all, its two predecessors wereless-than-praised amongst the broaderDiablofanbaseand some return to Sanctuary with hesitation. But fear not – answers to some of fans' most requested questions aboutDiablo 4and what to expect can be found below.
Diablo 4: Frequently Asked QuestionsHow Much Is Diablo 4?
Diablo 4launches at $69.99 for the standard version of the game, but there is more than one version. The deluxe edition, which costs $89.99, allows early access to the game before launch as well as a slew of cosmetic rewards and battle pass benefits. The Ultimate edition, which costs $99.99, adds a few more cosmetic bonuses onto the previous rewards.
Is Diablo 4 Multiplayer?
Diablo 4is a multiplayer game, with a number of group-oriented features and a requirement that players always be connected to the internet. InDiablo 4, players can have up to four members in a party for increased rewards, and it’s arguably the most multiplayer-orientedDiablogame yet.
When Does Diablo 4 Early Access Start?
Diablo 4early access begins on June 11, 2025– a few days earlier than the game’s official release on June 18, 2025.
How to Get Diablo 4 Early Access
Diablo 4early accessis limited to players who have pre-ordered the Digital Deluxe or Ultimate editions of the game.
Is Diablo 4 Online Only?
Though players can take on the challenges ofDiablo 4alone, it is an online-only game, and still requires an online connection at all times even when not engaged in multiplayer.Diablo 4does not have an offline mode.
How Big Is Diablo 4? (File Size and Length)
Diablo 4 will be a standard 45 GB download on launch day, though that number also depends on what options players have enabled. There is an Ultra-HD texture pack that can be downloaded to work with the base game, but it’s an additional 40 GB and only makes a difference when installed on an SSD that’s hooked up to at least a 4K monitor.
Starting at 4 p.m. PST on July 20, 2025 – two days before the game’s early access date – players can pre-loadDiablo 4on the Battle.net app.
Is Diablo 4 Crossplay?
Yes,Diablo 4will havecrossplay, as well as cross-progression. This means that not only will players be able to interact with and party up with those playingDiablo 4on a different platform, but all account and character info is also shared between consoles, making for a seamless transition between couch and computer.
Will Diablo 4 Be On Console?
Diablo 4is set to launch on Xbox One and Series X|S and PlayStation 4 and 5. There is also cross-progression and crossplay, so everything stays the same no matter what platform a player launches the game from.
Is Diablo 4 Couch Co-Op?
Diablo 4will have couch co-op on the console versions, but not on the PC version. Local co-op is supported for up to two players at the same time, but only on the PlayStation and Xbox versions.
When Will Diablo 4 Come Out On Game Pass?
It’s not known whetherDiablo 4is coming to the Xbox Game Pass, as there hasn’t been any kind of announcement from Blizzard or Microsoft. For now,Diablo 4is only available through Battle.net.
Is Diablo 4 Open World?
Diablo 4will be a semi-open world game, with randomly generated content like dungeons and other challenges throughout each major zone. The open world aspect only goes so far, and players can’t explore the world of Sanctuary as they can Hyrule inTears of the Kingdom. But, player agency and player-driven progression are priority number one inDiablo 4, and despite the somewhat limited traversal mechanics, it’s far from a linear game.
Is Diablo 4 An MMO?
Diablo 4may borrow some elements from the MMO genre, like world events and world bosses, but tocompare it to the likes ofFinal Fantasy XIVorGenshin Impactwould be a bit of a stretch too far. It’s an ARPG at heart, with multiplayer mechanics, and players can expect to run into other players regularly to take part in massively multiplayer objectives – but it’s a far cry from just being another WoW clone, and much of this is group-oriented rather than public content.
Will Diablo 4 Have Microtransactions?
Diablo 4will have microtransactions,and a seasonal battle pass, that grants players cosmetics that can’t be acquired anywhere else in-game. The development team has reiterated time and time again that microtransactions are purely cosmetic, that there will be no pay-to-win system inDiablo 4, and that anything that requires real money is limited only to items like skins, horse armor, mounts, and other non-gameplay-related appearances.
Diablo 4releases July 18, 2025 on PC, Xbox One and Series X|S, and PlayStation 4 and 5
