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.
I like this move from Blizzard to give fans a taste of things to come. I have played many Mass Multiplayer Online game, MMO, and on the release date only a few people can join due to servers getting bombarded by new users. Hopefully, by doing this I will be able to play with my friends without having any server issues. Though I would not bet my life on a smooth transaction on release day. I say this only because there will be something that will thwart my gameplay, be it something minuscule or something large. So knock on wood that this weekend’s open beta will truly test the servers for release day.
3 Steps to Play Diablo III(Beta)
Step 1 Log in or create a Battle.net account at http://www.battle.net and Create an Account
Step 2 Create your BattleTag™, which is required to play Diablo III
BattleTag
Step 3 Download the beta client, install, and play between 12:01 p.m. PDT April 20 and 10:00 a.m. PDT April 23
The game client is about a 15 GB (total Download 3.73GB) up to install, but as I write this, it seems to be moving fairly fast on my non-supercomputer. All five classes are playable, and though I’m not sure exactly how much gameplay there is, at least in the old beta it was a fairly substantial amount. I know at the very least you can level each character up to 15.
Internet connection required. Additional fees may apply.
Please note that your game-client version does not hinder your ability to select which regional game servers – the Americas, Europe, or Asia – that you play on.
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.
How much is Diablo 3 price ?
About $90.00 SGD(about 72 US Dollar)
cr: battle.net
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.
I like this move from Blizzard to give fans a taste of things to come. I have played many Mass Multiplayer Online game, MMO, and on the release date only a few people can join due to servers getting bombarded by new users. Hopefully, by doing this I will be able to play with my friends without having any server issues. Though I would not bet my life on a smooth transaction on release day. I say this only because there will be something that will thwart my gameplay, be it something minuscule or something large. So knock on wood that this weekend’s open beta will truly test the servers for release day.
3 Steps to Play Diablo III(Beta)
Step 1 Log in or create a Battle.net account at http://www.battle.net and Create an Account
Step 2 Create your BattleTag™, which is required to play Diablo III
Step 3 Download the beta client, install, and play between 12:01 p.m. PDT April 20 and 10:00 a.m. PDT April 23
The game client is about a 15 GB (total Download 3.73GB) up to install, but as I write this, it seems to be moving fairly fast on my non-supercomputer. All five classes are playable, and though I’m not sure exactly how much gameplay there is, at least in the old beta it was a fairly substantial amount. I know at the very least you can level each character up to 15.
Internet connection required. Additional fees may apply.
Please note that your game-client version does not hinder your ability to select which regional game servers – the Americas, Europe, or Asia – that you play on.
Importance Information
Diablo III System Requirements
Minimum System Requirements
Note: Be advised that some wireless connections do not meet the minimums required to be a true Broadband internet connection. Wireless results may vary.
Recommended System Requirements
Diablo III System Requirements
Minimum System Requirements
Windows
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mac |
|---|---|
| Windows® XP/Vista/7 (latest service packs) with DX 9.0c | Mac® OS X 10.6.8, 10.7.x or newer |
| Intel Pentium® D 2.8 GHz or AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 4400+ | Intel® Core 2 Duo |
| NVIDIA® GeForce® 7800 GT or ATI Radeon™ X1950 Pro or better | NVIDIA® GeForce® 8600M GT or ATI Radeon™ HD 2600 or better |
| 1 GB RAM (XP), 1.5 GB (Vista/7) | 2 GB RAM |
| 12 GB available HD space | 12 GB available HD space |
| DVD-ROM (required for retail disc versions only) | DVD-ROM (required for retail disc versions only) |
| Broadband** Internet connection | Broadband** Internet connection |
| 1024x768 minimum resolution | 1024x768 minimum resolution |
Recommended System Requirements
| Windows | mac |
|---|---|
| Windows® Vista/7 (latest service packs) | Mac® OS X 10.7.x or newer |
| Intel® Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz or AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 5600+ 2.8 GHz | Intel® Core 2 Duo |
| 2 GB RAM | 2 GB RAM |
| NVIDIA® GeForce® 260 or ATI Radeon™ HD 4870 or better | NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 330M or ATI Radeon™ HD 4670 or better |
Diablo III for Mac is only available in English, French, and German.
Note: FileVault and FileVault 2 are not supported for installation at this time. If you have additional questions, contact Apple for assistance.
Question ?
Just received this error.(ERROR 3003 Unable to connect to service) Got kicked out of the game on my demon hunter right before the skeleton king. Can no longer log into Diablo 3. Any ideas ?
This error normally means that the Beta server is down for maintenance. Give it some time and it should be back up. For fix,Error 3003 - Click Options, under Account change your region to The Americas. The open beta is only being held on US hardware.Error #37 means the server is busy. What part of this sentence you dont understand is for me a mystery.
Error#3003 and #3005 means the servers are down.
Error#1 means stop making rage threads and use the blue tracker instead of being tryhard wizerds
Error#3003 and #3005 means the servers are down.
Error#1 means stop making rage threads and use the blue tracker instead of being tryhard wizerds
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.
How much is Diablo 3 price ?
About $90.00 SGD(about 72 US Dollar)
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