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Diablo 4 on PC Game Pass Requires Battle.net Account

Mar 27, 2024 11:20 AM

Diablo 4 is now accessible to players on PC and Xbox Game Pass starting from the 28th of March. Microsoft has specified that to play Diablo 4 on PC Game Pass, you must link your Microsoft account with an active Game Pass subscription to your Battle.net account. Once linked, Diablo 4 can be launched directly through Battle.net, avoiding the need to go through the Xbox app on PC. This linking process is similar to how players link their Microsoft accounts to EA accounts for EA Play titles. Additionally, Diablo 4 is notably the first major Blizzard title to join the subscription service following Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard. Interested players can check out a review of Diablo 4 to learn more about the game's features and gameplay.

How do I play Diablo 4 on PC Game Pass?

To play Diablo 4 on PC Game Pass, you need to link your Microsoft account with a Game Pass subscription to your Battle.net account, and then you can launch the game through Battle.net.

Background Information: Diablo 4 is a highly anticipated action RPG from Blizzard Entertainment, continuing the legacy of the Diablo series known for its dark fantasy and horror themes, as well as its loot-driven hack-and-slash gameplay. Following the overarching narrative of the battle between the High Heavens and the Burning Hells, Diablo 4 introduces new features such as an open world, player versus player (PVP) zones, and customizable characters, promising a more immersive and expansive experience than its predecessors.



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