Diablo 4 is coming to Game Pass on March 28, 2024, but players on PC will also need to install Battle.net in order to access the latest hack-and-slash title from Blizzard Entertainment. It's been almost six months since Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard was finalized, and one of the benefits that players have been looking forward to the most has been the possibility of playing Blizzard franchises through the Game Pass. The first title to earn this privilege happened to be Diablo 4, which saw its initial release in June 2023, and is now in the middle of its third season.
While the reception to Season of the Construct hasn't been as positive as Season of Blood in Diablo 4, the story campaign and low-level gameplay have been the subject of universal praise since launch. The classes in Diablo 4 are diverse, each with their own unique flavor, different approaches to mitigation, and gorgeously designed cosmetics. Being able to play Diablo 4 with a Game Pass subscription should help breathe some new life into the game, especially as it slowly sets the stage for its upcoming expansion pack.
That being said, whereas Xbox players can simply access Diablo 4 straight from their library, players on PC will need to fulfill one additional requirement. In order to play Diablo 4 through Game Pass, PC players will need to install Battle.net, Blizzard's personalized launcher and social platform that connects all Blizzard franchises together (and a few select Activision ones as well). While the process is not as smooth as playing Diablo 4 on the Xbox, fans are hopeful that future Blizzard releases on Game Pass will have a more seamless experience for the PC.
On top of the Battle.net requirement, the PC version of Diablo 4 for the Game Pass also doesn't have Xbox's achievements, as it will instead solely award Battle.net's own achievements to players. While this does make the PC version of Diablo 4 a bit inconvenient to play through the Game Pass, players who want to explore the world of Sanctuary and slay hordes of demons as one of Diablo 4's five iconic classes will be able to do so with an Xbox Game Pass subscription.
The future of Diablo 4 relies on Vessel of Hatred having a successful release, as the expansion pack will take players to the familiar jungles of Kurast. It will bring a new class to the game, and expand on some of the missing features from Diablo 4, such as introducing a follower system. Vessel of Hatred is expected to launch by the end of 2024, and it will likely require a separate purchase for players on the Game Pass subscription.
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Xbox Game Pass Ultimate stands out for offering a vast library of games playable across Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, and PC at a monthly rate of $17. Subscribers benefit from monthly additions of new games, such as Dead Island 2, alongside perks like online multiplayer access and discounts on non-Game Pass titles. Recent additions to the service include NBA 2K24 and MLB The Show 24, with more anticipated titles like Diablo 4, marking the first Activision Blizzard addition to Game Pass. Check out the new games now available on Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.
If you want to hack and slash through Demons while having access to a massive library of games on PC, there's good news for you — Diablo 4 is now available on Xbox PC Game Pass! But how do you go about playing Diablo 4 on Game Pass? Let's break down all the steps to get you going so you can jump right into Sanctuary to battle demons. Diablo 4 PTR Patch 1.4.0 Patch Notes Now Available All 8 New Legendary Aspects in Diablo 4 PTR Patch 1.4.0 First, you'll have to install the Xbox App from the Microsoft Store website or the Microsoft Store App. After the Xbox App is installed, launch it to continue. If you don't have a Microsoft account, you will need to make one — it only takes a few seconds. Once you're logged in to the Xbox App, search for Diablo 4 in the search bar at the top of the window, then click on the install button.
Diablo 4 is now live on Xbox Game Pass for both Console and PC players! Diablo 4 on Xbox Game Pass Diablo 4 coming to PC Game Pass opens up access to a large amount of new players, which has the potential that Diablo 4 will get a sudden influx of fresh faces.
Xbox Game Pass has added three new games today, including one promising day-one release and Diablo 4. The latter is the first Activision Blizzard game to reach Xbox Game Pass since Microsoft acquired the company in late 2023.
Diablo 4 is headed to Game Pass in just a couple more days, on March 28th, giving the stingy-but-curious like me a chance to click demons to death at lower cost. As preperation, Microsoft have outlined the steps necessary to link your Game Pass account to a Battle.net account - because what is a launcher for, if not launching other launchers.