Diablo IV will not be added to Xbox Game Pass at release. The game will probably only appear in the catalogue once the deal between Microsoft and Activision Blizzard is finalised
Diablo IV is one of the most anticipated games of 2023.
Blizzard's new game is wanted by gamers across all platforms and it looks like they will have to buy the game at full price.
Diablo IV brand co-leader Rod Fergusson tweeted that Blizzard has no plans yet to add the isometric action-RPG to the Xbox Game Pass service catalogue.
It's awesome seeing the excitement around the Diablo IV Beta, and our Wolf Pack puppy! We've been getting some questions about D4 on Game Pass and I want to let you know we have no plans for that. See you in Sanctuary during the Beta Early Access weekend starting on March 17th!
- Rod Fergusson (@RodFergusson) March 13, 2023
If you read between the lines and keep up with gaming industry news, it's an educated guess that should the deal between Microsoft and Activision Blizzard be finalized, it's highly likely that all of the US publisher's titles, including Diablo IV, will be coming to Game Pass.
When We Can Expect It
Diablo IV will release on June 6 on PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series and PC.
Diablo IV's beta testing will take place this month and will take place in two phases:
- March 17-20 - early access for pre-orderers of the game;
- March 24-27 - open beta.
