Diablo 4 Beta Access Guide for Russia & Belarus (Unofficial)

Diablo 4 is the latest installment in Blizzard Entertainment’s renowned series. The game is set for release on June 6, 2023, with beta testing available as early as March. This guide explains how to access Diablo 4 for audiences in Russia and Belarus.

When will the Diablo 4 beta test take place?

The beta is split into two phases. The first runs from March 17 to 19 and is limited to players who pre-ordered the full game. The second phase is open to all players from March 24 to 26, regardless of pre-orders. Participation in the beta is free.

For residents of Russia, direct purchases through Battle.Net or the console stores are not straightforward. Alternative routes must be explored.

Pre-order Diablo 4 on PC in Russia and Belarus

To begin, players may register for a foreign Battle.Net account using a VPN set to the same country. Kazakhstan is often recommended due to favorable pricing and the possibility of linking a Russian mobile phone number to the account. The country is selected during account creation.

From there, the game is purchased through third-party sources such as Plati.Market, GGsel, Playo.ru, Irongames, FunPay, and others.

1. The first option is to buy a payment card and then add Diablo 4 to the account to gain direct beta access.
2. The second option is to gift the game. This route tends to be cheaper, but delays can occur where keys are sent days after purchase, potentially leaving late pre-orders unable to participate in the beta. The first method is generally safer for timely beta access.

Intermediaries charge a fee for their services, and prices vary by site and over time. As of now, the standard Diablo 4 version costs around 6000 rubles, with Deluxe and Ultimate editions costing more and offering earlier access, a battle pass, and character bonuses.

Pre-order Diablo 4 on Xbox

On Microsoft consoles, players may need to buy recharge cards from third-party sellers. After obtaining a payment card, a foreign account should be created and the VPN set to the same country. The Microsoft store is then used to purchase the game, and the process can be completed on a PC with a subsequent login on the Xbox profile. Console VPN use is not required after purchase.

Like the PC version, full game delivery arrives on release day, and access to the closed beta is not guaranteed for those who buy the full game.

Pre-order Diablo 4 on PlayStation

Access to PlayStation purchases involves signing in with a foreign account. It is often advised to wait three to five days before completing purchases to avoid issues that could cancel beta participation. Beginning a new account and funding it later can pose a risk of account blocks or lost funds.

Existing foreign accounts can simply use payment cards from intermediaries. Similar options exist on other platforms, such as the Buka site, where top-ups to a foreign PS Store account are possible. Foreign bank debit cards are another alternative if available. Intermediaries may request account information, which could put existing game access at risk. After adding funds, navigate to the PS Store to locate Diablo 4 and pre-order. The closed beta runs from March 17 to March 19.

As noted earlier, the full game obtained through intermediaries may arrive with a delay or on release day.

Access the free beta test without pre-ordering

The free beta runs from March 24 to March 26. To participate, a foreign account created with the same country VPN is required. On PC, open Battle.Net with Kazakhstan as the country; on Xbox and PlayStation, use any country other than Russia or Belarus. Using a foreign email address, such as Gmail, is recommended. If a foreign account already exists, it can be used for access.

What awaits players during beta testing

The beta offers a hands-on glimpse of Diablo 4’s gameplay and features through a limited, early build. Participants will experience:

• Prologue and the first level;
• Three playable classes — barbarian, wizard, and a third class, with potential additional options joining later;
• Hero progression up to level 25;
• A boss encounter with Ashava;
• Cooperative play on a single screen for Xbox and PlayStation users.

After the beta concludes, characters are not carried over to the full game. However, reaching certain milestones, like level 20 or visiting Kiovashad, may yield in-game rewards.

Buy Diablo 4 on console discs

For players with an Xbox One, Xbox Series X, PS4, or PS5 that support discs and who prefer not to participate in the closed beta, disc versions will be available in stores. Physical copies allow installation on a Russian account without relying on intermediaries, and they can be resold later if desired.

(This article consolidates guidance from various sources to help players in the region navigate beta access and purchases.)