Diablo 4 closed alpha reportedly underway, but don\u2019t expect access anytime soon Blizzard EntertainmentBlizzard Entertainment\u2019s Diablo 4 could be the most hotly anticipated entry in the franchise and a closed alpha is currently ongoing. Unfortunately, access to it will be almost impossible for most people. One of the granddaddies of the RPG, looter franchise, Diablo developed a reputation for being utterly engrossing and hundreds of millions of hours have been logged across the franchise\u2019s multiple games. Diablo Immortal was the most recent entry as the free-to-play mobile spin-off has proven to be very popular, despite its emphasis on microtransactions. Most eyes though are on 2023 as this is touted at the release period for Diablo 4 and the game is apparently undergoing a closed alpha test. But if you\u2019re wondering if you can participate, we\u2019d advise you to curb your enthusiasm. Diablo 4 closed alpha test is for \u201cfriends and family\u201d As reported by renowned Bloomberg journalist Jason Schreier, testing of Diablo 4 is happening behind the scenes with players sworn to NDAs. The natural inclination is to wonder who\u2019s actually eligible for this closed alpha and the requirements to take part are very strict. Schreier said in a Tweet: \u201cAnother fun but minor Blizzard tidbit that I haven\u2019t seen reported anywhere yet: a bunch of people are playing an early build of Diablo IV right now thanks to a friends-and-family alpha test. Players are under NDA, but I\u2019m hearing mostly positive buzz.\u201d So unless you know someone connected to Blizzard Entertainment, then the closed alpha is a pure friends and family affair. On the plus side, hearing that the reception to it is \u201cmostly positive buzz\u201d is a good sign and will give fans hope and expectation that Diablo 4 will be another solid iteration in the long-running RPG series. A big worry about the game has been the nature of microtransactions, due to Diablo Immortal\u2019s controversy, but Schreier hammered home the point that this will not be the case for Diablo 4: \u201cPeople should reserve judgement of Diablo IV until it\u2019s out, of course, but Blizzard has said pretty clearly that the MTX [Microtransactions] are cosmetic-only.\u201d It\u2019s still a while until Diablo 4 comes out, but the early indicators are good, and we expect to hear more from Blizzard moving forward.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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