Diablo® III Open Beta Weekend
by Blizzard Entertainment
Apr 19, 2012 9:49 PM PDT
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Diablo® III Open Beta Weekend
We're pleased to announce the Diablo III open beta weekend, which offers open access to all players with a valid Battle.net account! Beginning this Friday everyone is invited to log in and help us put the game and servers through their paces in this three day stress test as we march toward the game's release on May 15. You can begin downloading the Diablo III client right now!
From Friday, April 20 at 12:01 p.m. PDT (noon), until Monday, April 23 at 10:00 a.m. PDT you'll be able to log in, team up with friends, and play each of the five heroic classes to level 13 as you fight to save the world from the impending demonic invasion.
FAQ
What steps do I need to take?
Log in or create a Battle.net account at http://www.battle.net
Create your BattleTag™, which is required to play Diablo III (What is BattleTag?)
Download the beta client, install, and play between 12:01 p.m. PDT April 20 and 10:00 a.m. PDT April 23
I don't have a Battle.net account -- can I still play?
Absolutely! Just visit http://www.battle.net to create a free Battle.net account. Next, download the client from https://us.battle.net/account/download/index.xml and install it. Create your BattleTag, and then log in to the game using your Battle.net account name (email address) and password to begin slaughtering the demonic hellspawn that dare stand in your way.
Are there any differences for stress test participants versus invited closed beta testers?
Stress test participants will only be able to access the beta between Friday, April 20 at 12:01 p.m. PDT (noon), and Monday, April 23 at 10:00 a.m. PDT. In addition, stress test participants will not have access to post in the beta forums and will not be provided Beta Bucks for use in testing the currency-based auction house.
Can all regions/countries participate?
Due to regional differences and features of the stress test client, Korean players will not be able to partake in the stress test weekend. However, beginning the week of April 23, we will be conducting a separate, invitation-only closed beta test that will give players in Korea a chance to try out the game, along with players in the regions of Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Macau.
What if the service is down/laggy/disconnecting me?
It's very possible that players connecting to the stress test could experience issues with the service. While not ideal, this is exactly why we're having a stress test. We want to catch and analyze as many bugs as possible during this stress test period, so that we can try to ensure a smooth launch on May 15.
I'm having an issue, how can I get help?
Due to the limited window of the stress test we encourage you to visit the Technical Support or Mac Technical Support forums if you're having any issues running the game, and checking the Known Issues list if you're running into a bug. As a stress test participant you will not be able to post in the beta forums.
What platforms and languages do you support?
For the stress test we're offering the client in English, French, and German for both Windows and Mac. At release the game will be fully localized into English, Latin American Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, French, German, European Spanish, Italian, Polish, Korean, and Traditional Chinese for Windows, and English, French, and German for Mac.
I'm an invited closed beta tester, what happens after the stress test weekend ends?
As an invited closed beta tester you'll continue to have access until the beta ends on May 1.
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HeadrigEamon
7/19/2012
Fail game
Matt
7/10/2012
ntaubs u gotta certify ur account by clicking the diablo 3 on battle net then click add or upgrade diablo 3 type the code on you diablo3 game disc case and it should work if u did that and still doesnt work idk
JanBT
6/14/2012
I have a hero in nightmare... A Monk I use a Mac and the trackpad... suddenly I can't use my weapon only magic! and I am now also unable to buy health potion! I made another hero and that is fine, weapon on the left bottom of the trackpad. anyone know whats going on?
Curt
6/12/2012
why do i keep downloading corrupt files?!
Matt
7/10/2012
@Curt: ntaubs u gotta certify ur account by clicking the diablo 3 on battle net then click add or upgrade diablo 3 type the code on you diablo3 game disc case and it should work if u did that and still doesnt work idk
ntaubs
6/2/2012
Is there a reason why I can't log into D3? I just bought the game.
bigkev
5/31/2012
I recently had to get a new hard drive and before my previous one failed, I backed up all of my files including my Diablo III game and the launch.exe file but now on my new hard drive it say the pathway does not exsist. Any one know anything to help out?
Muekas
5/31/2012
i have a error 1, when i log in, it says i cant create my own group and closed game, returning to logging page, what shall i do?
PolishBros
5/29/2012
i am having an issue logging in and the update finished hours ago and i downloaded it, whats happening?
jackie
5/29/2012
I hate this i spend more time waiting to git to play my game thin playing it. GIVE ME OFFLINE MODE!!!!!!!!!!!!!
MikeJaws
5/29/2012
Here , we go again -.- Its raining outside, nothing better to do, but it looks like Blizzard plans this by checking Montreal's forecast.
Dustki
5/29/2012
anyone knows what is error 37
Firemoth
5/29/2012
is b net down? cause i cant connect to it so iam assuming it is
KyleTheGreat
5/29/2012
Still is saying i need the new patch even though it already downloaded... anyone else having the same issue?
fresh2
5/29/2012
There doing maintenance. That's why your getting error 3003. if you really want to play then switch to the EU servers.
KimTaeYeon
5/29/2012
@fresh2: thanks for the info.
BMinus
5/29/2012
None of the servers are working. EU and American server wont connect. One is down the other gives error.
KimTaeYeon
5/29/2012
wtf is error 3003?
systemX
5/29/2012
wtf error 3003 and wtf is queuing thats just f##ked
TheRob
5/29/2012
I'm so sad :( I missed the launch because of RL bull&&&&..
I finally got started a couple days ago but it seems blizz is about to change everything already =(
Loki
5/26/2012
i just sell a equipment today, but the coins can not send to my box, can anybody fix that problem please? the order number is 89785252
Raelia
5/24/2012
Yay finally, thank you guys! Luv Blizzard :)
Guffie
5/22/2012
why it's error 33?????????????????
RAZOR
5/22/2012
It would be great if games and servers had their act together prior to bringing out a game instead of using those that pay as guinea pigs after the event?
Sidewinder
5/22/2012
bull!@#$ servers are down, get your %^-* together blizzard. if you plan on shutting the servers down on a regular basis at least make a set time to shut it down
TOPHER
5/22/2012
Had the game for 1 day, then can't log in. What is error 3003? Cuz the crap is down we can't even play. Didn't spend almost $70 to get were sorry, you can't log in.
Reckin
5/20/2012
Good input guys. I mean 4,210 comments, Claps. <3 Can not really get involved with the conversation.
Peteyod
5/19/2012
I always got error 37 when I tried to log in. When will Blizzard fix the server problem? It's a stupid idea to make Diablo3 in always-on-line mode!
FAdavis
5/19/2012
just want blizard to know that i was upset when starcraft didnt have LAN
but making diablo 3 an online game will have me returning the game an being done with billzard alltogether .....rip blizzard
FREEMYIER
5/19/2012
i put my disk in my drive but its not doing anything. what do i do
Dethdaman
5/16/2012
all i git is music playing , so far
Dethdaman
5/16/2012
im trying to install the game but its just sitting there says udateing blizzard launcher 0% not moving not doin anything , any ideas ?
morphos
5/13/2012
(facepalm)
morphos
5/13/2012
Hey Kneeddrager, can i get a coppy of that? Oh and btw, i`m glad i missed the beta weekend. I had MoP and its ruined the exitement of playing a new game. Why play a game early that is being tested so like guinei pigs we run around half a world, getting dc`d every 5mins when you can wait and have the real thing that is tried and tested and hyped and rolled out on a red carpet and tested again. Yup--not me........arhgg
Kneedrager
5/11/2012
Funny. I was able to play for the last couple weeks until the 1st. Works great! The best and wildest part is that I am actually running Windows 8 Preview!!! It's stellar. LOL
ShadowTiger
5/10/2012
The question is, will our characters from the Beta weekend persist when the game is finally unlocked? Or will we have to start with new characters?
Thanian
5/6/2012
AAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
VersionBest
5/1/2012
Out of the supposedly three days of open beta I was only able to play one day worth because the other two were either down for maintenance (GJ Blizzard for opening the beta then have maintenance on those same days *major facepalm*) or some form of connection issues that is not from my end. I wrote in a forum during those beta days to extend it because of the downtime but they didn't. Realistically that wasn't a full three days beta.
Ornarn
5/1/2012
i was able to play up untill today
Sorfidus
4/28/2012
WHERE DO I DOWNLOAD THE BETA CLIENT? it keeps taking me to a download page where diablo 3 isn't even listed, but WOW and Starcraft are.....
