Not sure how to preload the Diablo 4 beta? We’ve got you covered! After years of waiting, fans around the world will finally have a chance to play the next iteration of the legendary action RPG. The early access and open beta weekends will take place this March. Given that they will be limited in time, you will want to download them early on your platform. Read on to learn what we know about Diablo 4 Beta Preload start date and time and download file size on Battle.net (PC), PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X/S and Xbox One.

When is the Diablo 4 Beta Preload Start Date and Time on PS5 & PS4?

In the official blog post regarding the open beta, Blizzard has officially confirmed that there will be early download on all platforms. The early download for the Diablo 4 beta will begin simultaneously on all platforms. Here are the exact dates and times, as shared by Blizzard:

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• Diablo 4 Early Access Preload – Early Download begins Wednesday, March 15th at 9 am PDT / 12 pm ET / 5 pm GMT / 6 pm CET.
• Diablo 4 Open Beta Preload – Early Download begins Wednesday, March 22 at 9 am PDT / 12 pm ET / 5 pm GMT / 6 pm CET.

Note that if you’ve already downloaded Diablo 4 early access beta, you will not need to download the game again for the open beta weekend.

Diablo 4 Beta Download File Size on PC (Battle.net), PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X/S and Xbox One

The official installing file size of the Diablo 4 beta is yet to be announced. We will update the article as soon as this information becomes available. However, given that only Act 1 will be playable, expect smaller installation sizes.

How to Preload Diablo 4 Beta on PlayStation (PS4 & PS5)

If you’ve ever pre-loaded a game before, you are probably already familiar with the process. If not, don’t worry. It’s pretty easy. In case you’ve forgotten how to do it, just follow the steps below. Keep in mind that you will need to have Diablo 4 Beta early access to be able to preload the game.

• Open your library from the PlayStation home screen.
• Select “Purchased” games.
• Find Diablo 4 Beta and select it.
• If the beta is available for preload, you’ll see the “Download” button just below the icon of the game.
• Press the Download button.
• Your PlayStation will start downloading the Diablo 4 early access beta.
• Ensure that the console is on or in standby mode while the game is being downloaded.

How to Preload Diablo 4 Beta on Xbox Series X/S and Xbox One

When it comes to preloading a game on Xbox consoles, the process is also rather straightforward. Just follow the instructions listed below, and you will have Diablo 4 Beta pre-loaded in no time:

• Open “My games and apps” from the Xbox home screen.
• Select “Games”.
• Find Diablo 4 Beta and select it.
• Hit “A” to open the installation menu.
• Select “Manage installation on Internal”.
• If Diablo 4 Beta is available for pre-load, you will be able to select “will install”.
• Hit “Save changes”, and you will see your game downloading.
• Make sure that the console is on or in standby mode while the game is being downloaded.