After a successful initial beta, Diablo 4 is seemingly ready for a stress test soon. Dubbed ‘Server Slam,’ Blizzard Entertainment is opening its door to all for a weekend, inviting everyone on all platforms to try the game. The developer’s tweet even encourages players to partake in cross-play and co-op as much as possible. Scheduled to run from May 12-May 14, here’s what players can expect from the game’s second beta test.
The second Diablo 4 beta starts May 12, 2023
#DiabloIV draws near.
We’ve heard your feedback, it’s time to visit Sanctuary once more before June.
Join the Server Slam, May 12-14 🔥 pic.twitter.com/B2fr8TF5p6
— Diablo (@Diablo) April 20, 2023
Here’s what the Blizzard Blog outlines for the update:
Timing and platforms:
- May 12, 12 PM to May 14, 12 PM PDT
- Windows PC, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, and PlayStation 4
What to expect
- The Prologue and entirety of Act I will be available
- Barbarian, Druid, Necromancer, Rogue, or Sorcerer classes available
- Any character progress made during the Early Access and Open Beta weekends will not carry over to Server Slam. Additionally, any character progress made during Server Slam will not carry over to launch.
- Players may level up their characters to Level 20, after which they will cease to gain Ability Points, but can continue to slay demons and earn alluring gear.
- The Legendary Item drop rate has been altered to reflect the drop rate that will be present in the launch version of Diablo IV.
- The version of Diablo IV available during Server Slam will include all the bug fixes and updates detailed in the Open Beta Retrospective blog.
- Main and Side Quests available
- Included are World and Legion Events to exercise your martial prowess, and Dungeons to amass gear from
Rewards
- Initial Casualty Title: earned by reaching Kyovashad with one character.
- Early Voyager Title: earned by reaching Level 20 on one character.
- Beta Wolf Pack Cosmetic Item: earned by reaching Level 20 on one character.
- Cry of Ashava Mount Trophy: earned by defeating Ashava with one Level 20 character.
The Battle.net launcher will house the beta on PC while PlayStation and Xbox users must head to their respective stores. An Xbox Live Gold or PlayStation Plus subscription will not be required to play Diablo IV.
