Diablo 2 alpha times and sign up access for Resurrected's technical alpha explained Eurogamer.net If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. Diablo 2 alpha times and sign up access for Resurrected's technical alpha explained How to get involved in the weekend alpha test. Guide by Matthew Reynolds Managing Editor Updated on 9 Apr 2021 The Diablo 2: Resurrected alpha gives you an early chance to sample the remaster of a 20-year-old role-playing classic. Available only for those on PC, this test is the first of at least one other alpha, so if you struggle to get access in this first round, don't fret - other opportunities await. Participants will be able to record, capture and stream their footage - so either way, expect a sizable look at the game once the alpha goes live. This page explains the Diablo 2 alpha times and alpha sign up access for the weekend ahead. On this page: Diablo 2 alpha release times and dates When does the Diablo 2 Resurrected alpha start Diablo 2 sign ups How to get access to the Diablo 2 alpha What s featured in the Diablo 2 Resurrected technical alpha Watch on YouTube Diablo II: Resurrected ™ Announce Trailer If you're looking for more on Diablo 2: Resurrected ahead of release later this year, we have a big Blizzard interview to help tide you over. Diablo 2 alpha release times and dates When does the Diablo 2 Resurrected alpha start The Diablo 2 alpha is currently confirmed for one weekend so far, exclusively for PC players, running between Friday, April 9th and Monday, April 12th. The alpha start and end times are as follows: Diablo 2 alpha start times (Friday, April 9th): UK: 3pm (BST) Europe: 4pm (CEST) East Coast US: 11am (EDT) West Coast US: 7am (PDT) Diablo 2 alpha end times (Monday, April 12th): UK: 6pm (BST) Europe: 7pm (CEST) East Coast US: 1pm (EDT) West Coast US: 10am (PDT) Diablo 2 sign ups How to get access to the Diablo 2 alpha To have a chance of participating in the Diablo 2 technical alpha, you need to register your interest at the official Diablo 2 website. Opting in does not guarantee access to this or future technical tests, with participants being chosen at random. If you are successful, expect an email with instructions on what's next in the days leading up to the test. To clarify, the test is single-player and for PC players only - there's nothing available for those on consoles. What s featured in the Diablo 2 Resurrected technical alpha The Diablo 2: Resurrected technical alpha is focused on single player content, focusing on a specific number of acts and classes. You can expect the following: Acts 1 and 2 will be playable Three classes are available - Amazon, Barbarian and Sorceress: Outside of the release times (see above) there is no restriction on how much you can play, and there is no level cap Participants are free to share footage and steam the technical alpha Controller support is available (Blizzard notes the console version will have different controller options than on PC) Progress cannot be carried over to the final game As mentioned, there will be at least one other technical test before launch - so if you're unlucky, then try again for the next round. Otherwise - enjoy the various footage which arrives from lucky participants come Friday! More On Diablo 2 Resurrected Diablo 2: Resurrected Patch 2.5 is now live - here's what's new And Ladder Season Two kicks off next month. Diablo 4 endgame closed beta announced For devilishly dedicated fans. 1 Terror Zones are coming to Diablo 2: Resurrected Try out the "experimental" new feature on the PTR now. 1 Diablo 2: Resurrected free trial available on Xbox Dance with the devil. 3 Latest Articles Digital Foundry Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090: a new level in graphics performance The Digital Foundry video review - and how the new GPU champion delivers for 4K 120fps gaming. Google announces cloud gaming Chromebooks less than a fortnight after Stadia shutdown GeForce Now preinstalled. 4 Feature Evercore Heroes wants to wind people up the right way "There's less rage at them, because they didn't end your fun." Genshin Impact Path of Gleaming Jade dates, login event rewards Including other anniversary rewards and how to claim them. Buy things with globes on them And other lovely Eurogamer merch in our official store! Explore our store