The gates of Hell will be opening once again in preparation for the launch of Diablo IV. From 12:00 pm PDT May 12 through 12:00 pm PDT May 14 everyone is invited to join in on a Diablo IV open beta during the Server Slam weekend. This event is meant to test the server durability. This event is available on all platforms: PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S. Cross-play and cross-progression is available for all consoles and couch co-op is available on Xbox and PlayStation.

This version of Diablo IV will be similar to the previous beta weekends but will include all bug fixes and updates. Once again players will be able to explore the Fractured Peaks while playing through the prologue and Act 1 with character levels maxing out at 20. Players who participate in this event can earn rewards for the retail version of Diablo IV: The Initial Casualty title for reaching Kyovashad with one character, The Early Voyager title for reaching level 20 with one character, the Beta Wolf Pack Cosmetic for reaching level 20 with one character. For the Server Slam weekend a new reward is available, the Cry of Ashava Mount Trophy for defeating Ashava with a level 20 character. Diablo IV is scheduled to launch on June 6.