Diablo 2: Resurrected reveals times for first single-player Technical Alpha test on PC
A small group of dedicated Diablo fans will be able to play this weekend.
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What you need to know
Diablo 2: Resurrectedisn’t a replacement for the still-distantDiablo 4, but for many players is just as (if not more) exciting. Diablo 2 is being remastered with all-new 3D visuals and support for up to 4K resolutions, features cross-save progression across PC and consoles, and so much more. Today,Blizzard Entertainment has revealed the times for the first Diablo 2: Resurrected Technical Alpha test. For a limited time this weekend, hardcore Diablo fans will be able to experience Diablo 2: Resurrected. Here’s what you need to know.
The first Diablo 2: Resurrected single-player Technical Alpha test runs fromFriday, April 9, 2021, at 7:00 a.m. PT to Monday, April 12, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. PTon PC.
During the (first of many) Technical Alpha, players will be able to play as three different classes, including the Amazon, Sorceress, and Barbarian. The full first two Acts will be unlocked during this initial test, each capped off with a brutal boss fight. Even better, there won’t be any level cap either, so players are free to grind and level up as much as they want during the Technical Alpha.
There are some things to keep in mind about the first Diablo 2: Resurrected Technical Alpha:
In case you haven’t already, there’s still time tosign up for the Diablo 2: Resurrected Technical Alpha test, although you’re not guaranteed to get it even if you do sign up.
Diablo 2: Resurrected is expected to launch sometime in 2021 for PC,Xbox Series X,Xbox Series S, Xbox One,PS5, PS4, andNintendo Switch. While there’s still a good wait before we can get our hands on the full game, Diablo 2: Resurrected as a chance to become one of thebest games on Xboxandbest games on PC.
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