Blizzard is offering a free trial ofDiablo 4across multiple platforms, which coincides with the early access launch ofPath of Exile 2. This trial period, available on Xbox, PlayStation, and Battle.net, gives access to the game and its recentVessel of Hatredexpansion, including the new Spiritborn class, until June 30, 2025.
For players looking to continue their experience beyond the trial,Diablo 4is also on sale with a 40% discount on Xbox and PlayStation, and a 35% discount on Battle.net and Steam. The officialDiabloTwitter account promoted the free trial with a link topush the game to those who haven’t purchased it.
Diablo 4 Players Can Test Out Vessel Of Hatred Features For A Limited Time
It’s Hard To Pass Up A Free Trial
The availability of a free trial forDiablo 4, alongside discounts,signals an attempt by Blizzard to draw in new players and retain existing onesamidst the release of a major competitor,Path of Exile 2. The discounts lower the entry pointfor those who may have been hesitant to buy the game at full price or may be on the fence between buying either game.
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Our Take: Path Of Exile 2 Raises The Stakes For Diablo 4 Developers
Only One Titan Can Keep The Attention of Players
Path of Exile 2is now a major force to be reckoned with in the ARPG genre and may betheDiablokiller. That is likely to force Blizzard to take some action withDiablo 4. The sheer number of players thatPath of Exile 2has accumulated at the start of its early access period has to be intimidating.PoE2had one million early access redemptions and over half a million concurrent players after launch.This shows a large audience is eager for an alternative toDiablo 4,or longtimePath of Exile 2fans could not wait to dive in.
The fan bases, while similar, are also heavily divided, as seen in the replies totheDiablo 4X post.User Gabe Sanfordpointed out the coincidental timing of the post,“anything to get people to stop playing poe2 lol.“Many of the comments are incredibly negative or highly positive one way or the other, but it’s clear that this holiday season is seeing a clash of two titans in the ARPG genre.
