The launch of Diablo 4 is just days away, leaving many pre-ordered players to wonder about the game’s release time. With a staggered release schedule depending on which edition you buy, this guide will walk you through the exact times you can expect to dive into Sanctuary, as well as when you can preload.
When Does Early Access For Diablo IV Begin?
For those who have pre-ordered the Diablo IV Digital Deluxe Edition ($90) and Diablo 4 Ultimate Edition ($100), your early access begins on Thursday, June 1 at 4 PM PDT. That translates to the following localized times:
- Thursday, 1st June 4PM Pacific Daylight Time [PDT]
- Thursday, 1st June 5PM Mountain Daylight Time [MDT]
- Thursday, 1st June 6PM Central Daylight Time [CDT]
- Thursday, 1st June 7PM Eastern Daylight Time [EDT]
- Friday, 2nd June 12AM Greenwich Mean Time [GMT]
- Friday, 2nd June 2AM Central European Time [CET]
When Is the Diablo 4 Release Time?
Diablo 4 will unlock for owners of all editions on Monday, June 5, at 4 PM PDT/7 PM EDT. That is equivalent to these localized times:
- Monday, 5th June 4PM Pacific Daylight Time [PDT]
- Monday, 5th June 5PM Mountain Daylight Time [MDT]
- Monday, 5th June 6PM Central Daylight Time [CDT]
- Monday, 5th June 7PM Eastern Daylight Time [EDT]
- Tuesday, 6th June 12AM Greenwich Mean Time [GMT]
- Tuesday, 6th June 2AM Central European Time [CET]
Can You Preload Diablo 4?
Yes, you can preload Diablo IV! The pre-load unlocks for owners of all digital editions across Windows PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5 on May 30 at 4 PM PDT/7 PM EDT. That is the same as the following localized times:
- Tuesday, 30th May 4PM Pacific Daylight Time [PDT]
- Tuesday, 30th May 5PM Mountain Daylight Time [MDT]
- Tuesday, 30th May 6PM Central Daylight Time [CDT]
- Tuesday, 30th May 7PM Eastern Daylight Time [EDT]
- Wednesday, 31st May 12AM Greenwich Mean Time [GMT]
- Wednesday, 31st May 2AM Central European Time [CET]
Once you have it downloaded, you won’t need to do much more than connect to the internet when the game unlocks after the Diablo 4 release time.
That’s everything you need to know about the release date and time of Diablo 4. Slay your way across the Mortal Realm, and know how fast you’re doing it with our FPS counter guide!
