Diablo 4 Server Slam – how to download the open beta stress test

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With the final beta soon to arrive, you might be wondering how to download the Diablo 4 Server Slam.

Diablo 4’s Server Slam is the final server stress test before the game’s eventual launch in mid-June, but if you haven’t taken part in the previous beta tests – you might be left wondering how exactly you can get onto the beta.

While the previous betas were filled with server issues and crashing, hopefully the latest return to hell will iron out those problems. After all, what are betas for?

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As a side note, if you have previously downloaded the Diablo 4 Open Beta, you won’t need to necessarily download the whole thing from scratch, but you will have to flash the latest update. Regardless – here’s how to download the Diablo 4 Server Slam open beta.

How to download the Diablo 4 Server Slam open beta?

According to the Diablo 4 Server Slam page, you can download the beta from May 10th at 12PM PDT. The following information has also been published on the page:


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How to download the Diablo 4 Open Beta on PC

  • Launch the Battle.net client. If Diablo IV is not already in your Favorites bar, you can add it by clicking on the + icon. Alternatively, you can find Diablo IV by accessing the All Games page. You’ll see Diablo IV at the top of the list.
  • Once you get to the Diablo IV Game Page, click the dropdown menu under Game Version and select the Diablo IV – Server Slam option. Click the blue button that says Install. The game will begin to install, and once it’s available, click Play to Launch.

How to download the Diablo 4 Open Beta on Xbox

  • Launch the Xbox Store and search for Diablo IV–Server Slam. Select Download.

How to download the Diablo 4 Open Beta on Playstation

  • Launch the PlayStation Store and search for Diablo IV–Server Slam. Select Download.

How to update to the new Diablo 4 Beta

If you previously took part in the previous Diablo 4 Open Beta, you won’t have to do much aside from hit update, which is fairly easy.

  • Once the Early Download period begins, an update will be available for you to download. After Server Slam starts, you can begin your journey into Sanctuary.

Diablo 4 Server Slam open beta download size

According to WePC, the Diablo 4 Server Slam beta preload size is 85GB on PC.

Alongside that, on PS5 / Xbox Series X/S it is 82.56GB and on PS4 / Xbox One it is 37.75GB.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to download it again if I have the Open Beta from April?

You will need to update your beta, but you won’t have to download and re-install the entire game.

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