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Fans can now check outDiablo 4for completely free just in time for the holiday season, including the game’s new Spiritborn class. This isn’t the first time Blizzard has given out limited-time access to its latest iteration of the decades-spanningDiablofranchise, but it marks the first time the game’s newest class, the Spiritborn, will be available for free. This special holiday offer comes in the middle of Season 6 ofDiablo 4, which itself has brought several exciting new additions and tweaks that will likely pique the interest of both new and longtime players.
Released last summer,Diablo 4has given fans a lot to enjoy and explore as each new season of content has rolled around, with the game’s current Season 6 marking an especially exciting time for the legendary action RPG franchise. Not only didDiablo 4recently release itsVessel of Hatredexpansion, but it also added an entirely new class for players to use and min/max to their heart’s desire. Called Spiritborn, this powerful class has been one of the most broken inDiablo 4, though this will likely change as balance tweaks are made going into the next season. However, before Season 7 begins, players can enjoyDiablo 4and its newest class completely for free.
The officialDiabloTwitter account shared the news, encouraging fans to try outDiablo 4for free. The promotion lasts from Friday, December 20, through January 3, giving players ample time to dig into the richly detailed world ofDiablo 4. While certainly generous, this limited-time offer also includes access toDiablo 4’s new Spiritborn class, giving players a whole lot of options when first jumping in. The free trial is available on all systems, including PlayStation, Xbox, and Battle.net, a change of pace from some of the typical PC-only trials seen previously.
Diablo 4 Free Trial Begins December 20
The new promotion couldn’t come at a more crucial time for both Blizzard and the genre as a whole, asPath of Exile 2recently launched in early access. The action RPG takes many notes fromthe now-famousDiabloformula, making improvements and additions based on decades of feedback from fans.Path of Exile 2had an immensely successful launch, with the game set to release in full at a later, unspecified date. The newDiablo 4promotion gives a larger number of prospective players a chance to see what the game is all about, with Blizzard likely hoping the deal churns out at least a few new die-hard fans.
For those who want to actually addDiablo 4to their collection, the game is currently on sale for up to 40% across all platforms. As stated earlier,Diablo 4is currently in the middle of its Season 6 update, with Season 7 right around the corner. Early tests indicateDiablo 4’s Druid may be the new season’s most powerful class, taking over the top spot formerly held by Spiritborn. Season 7 ofDiablo 4begins on January 21.
