As I'm still a bit suspicious about the balancing/future of this game I cancelled my pre-order but have traded in MS reward points to grab a digital copy for my Series X. So, if the game doesn't get the support it deserves, or turned into a MTX hell, I won't have any regrets as I spent zero. During the open beta & server slam I played on both PC and console ( PS5 and Series X ) and it ran very well on all platforms.
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got an ally on pre order! top two games i’m excited to play on my hour long work breaks… D4 & Vampire survivors
That blog post is going to make or break whether I buy on launch with their feedback on the server slam weekend
I'm expecting them to nerf twisting blades rogue before launch. There's bound to be some re-balancing / day 1 patch. If that happens I'm going to roll with a lightning sorc build.
I was all set on going Rogue for launch as I played Demon Hunter religiously in D3, but I had good fun with a WW Barb in the server slam so I'm going to roll with that and see how I get on. Will be in a duo with a Sorc for the story so a decent balance I think.
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Some info has been posted about the launch date.
news.blizzard.com
12 AM BST on 02/06 so yeah looks like midnight on that day.
Diablo IV Launches Soon—Here’s What You Need to Know
The gates of Hell swing open for everyone on June 6. Browse our launch guide to get informed on Early Access and Launch times, how to download the game in advance, and Twitch Drops!
news.blizzard.com
12 AM BST on 02/06 so yeah looks like midnight on that day.
Which is good, thats the whole of Friday to play, as well as Saturday, Sunday and Monday before the servers explode on Tuesday when all the unwashed masses get the game and try to log in at the same timeSome info has been posted about the launch date.
Diablo IV Launches Soon—Here’s What You Need to Know
The gates of Hell swing open for everyone on June 6. Browse our launch guide to get informed on Early Access and Launch times, how to download the game in advance, and Twitch Drops!
12 AM BST on 02/06 so yeah looks like midnight on that day.
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Which is good, thats the whole of Friday to play, as well as Saturday, Sunday and Monday before the servers explode on Tuesday when all the unwashed masses get the game and try to log in at the same time
Yep my thinking as well haha.
Servers may still implode a bit however, quite a few people will probably have pre-ordered, though it does limit the scope a bit.
Soldato
As tempting as it is to sit there at midnight for the launch, I may not play for long even if I can get in, I'd probably be better off getting an early night and playing in the morning when US is asleep!
But this is the one.......right, this is the one that will go smooth!?
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The server slam open beta weekend was butter smooth.
If they can repeat that for early access it will be fine.
If they can repeat that for early access it will be fine.
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I have my doubts but I also have even more doubts about the general release doing any better in terms of stability.
The server slam did seem to go well, but previous launches have always had queues at the very beginning and I'm sure D4 will be same its a massively popular title and there is a lot of hyper surrounding it. My hope is that the queues are at least at a manageable level.
But I'm working Friday so won't get to enjoy it until later in the evening....hopefully any server issues have been cleared at that point
But I'm working Friday so won't get to enjoy it until later in the evening....hopefully any server issues have been cleared at that point
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onmly way they could test it properly is is a free to play server slam. not a payed version. Then that be a real testThe server slam did seem to go well, but previous launches have always had queues at the very beginning and I'm sure D4 will be same its a massively popular title and there is a lot of hyper surrounding it. My hope is that the queues are at least at a manageable level.
But I'm working Friday so won't get to enjoy it until later in the evening....hopefully any server issues have been cleared at that point
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It was free to play.