Activision Blizzard has announced the dates for the early downloads for both the Early Access and Open Beta for Diablo IV. The Early Access pre-downloads will begin on 16th March 12AM SGT (GMT +8); while the pre-downloads for the Open Beta will begin on 23th March 12AM SGT (GMT +8).

Players can explore Sanctuary and enter the snow-laden Fractured Peaks where you can find Kyovashad, a safe zone in the mountains. Players can expect a plethora of Side Quests along your journeys, in addition to the Main Questline. The Diablo IV team also brought up checking the Woodsman of Nevesk Side Quest if players find themselves near the town of Nevesk.

Dungeons and events will be spread across the lands for those looking for a challenge. World Events are small instances which will appear randomly within zones and ranges from escorting a lost soul to satiating blood thirsty obelisks. Meanwhile, Legion Events are longer instances that will challenge you with hordes of demons.

Ashava will be the World Boss during the Early Access and Open Beta. Emerged in Fractured Peaks to spread plague and rend flesh, players can challenge her on 18th Match and 25th March at 10AM, 12PM, 10PM, and 12AM PDT.

Additionally, starting on 17th March, the Diablo IV forums will go live for players to report bugs and provide feedback under the forums tab.

For more information on the early downloads for Diablo IV, do check out the game’s offcial website here.