Regarding the beta itself, those that pre-ordered the remaster, or the Diablo Prime Evil Collection, will be able to be among the first to check out the beta on August 13 at 1 p.m. To learn more about the proceedings thus far, including details listed in the lawsuit against Activision Blizzard, please review our previous coverage here. The bulk of the suit focuses on 'violations of the state's civil rights and equal pay laws,' specifically regarding the treatment of women and other marginalized groups. The ongoing lawsuit from the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) against the company is over reported toxic workplace culture.

Here is everything you need to know about couch co-op in Diablo IV on PlayStation and Xbox, which will be available from Friday March 24 to Monday March 27, 2023.Before moving onto the beta details, it is important to keep in mind what is going on within Activision Blizzard at this time regarding ongoing allegations about the work culture. While the PC version solely includes online multiplayer, Diablo IV console players (on PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S) have the additional option for couch co-op gameplay, allowing them to bring an in-person friend or relative along for the journey.Įven though the early access Beta for Diablo IV has officially concluded, the game’s open Beta will arrive on March 24, 2023, providing more opportunities for some couch co-op fun if you missed out during the early access phase.

Although roaming the game’s open world in solitude can be entertaining, something that enhances the Diablo IV experience is bringing a friend to join in on the demon-slaying action. Despite the fact that it is still only in the Beta stage, the upcoming Diablo IV provides countless hours of role-playing, hack and slash, dungeon-crawling fun (if you manage to wait through the long queue times).

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