It's never going to be as smooth and seamless as Blizzard wanted it to be, right? Diablo 4 is now available to play on PS5, PS4 through the four-day early access granted by the Ultimate Edition, and many users are experiencing an error related to licensing issues. This prevents them from playing the game, but it may be more of a problem on Sony's end than something Blizzard can fix themselves.
At least the developer is aware of the issue and is actively investigating it, as community manager PezRadar writes: "We're seeing reports of PlayStation users experiencing invalid license errors. The team is currently looking into it and will update as we have more information." Players at PC and Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One have been able to play since the game launched less than an hour ago, suggesting it may be a Sony bug.
Early access to Diablo 4 is only available in the Ultimate Edition of the game, with the full launch coming on June 6, 2023. Once you've gained access, check out our Diablo 4 guide for help and information. Are you facing the same licensing issues as other PS5, PS4 players? Create a comment section under your own waiting hall.
Diablo 4 is almost here, launching in the US on Monday, June 5. If you want to pre-order the game before it debuts, there are several perks that will let you do so, from in-game cosmetics to four-day early access. for the full game, which begins on Thursday, June 1. So for those curious about what each release will bring, stick around and listen (or rather read).
DIABLO 4 STANDARD EDITION
You can pre-order Diablo 4 Standard Edition for $69.99 on PC (via Battle.net), Xbox, and PlayStation. Several retailers sell physical and digital versions of the game, including Best Buy, Amazon, and GameStop.
Pre-ordering the Standard Edition will also give you access to the following cosmetic items:
- Inarius Wings & Inarius Murloc Pet in Diablo 3
- Amalgam of Rage Mount in World of Warcraft
- Umber Winged Darkness cosmetic set in Diablo Immortal
DIABLO 4 DELUXE EDITION
Priced at $89.99, the Deluxe Edition is available digitally only through Microsoft and the PlayStation Store or Battle.net for the PC platform. The slightly more polished version of the game gives you access to everything included in the standard edition pre-order, except for a couple of extra cosmetic items.
Mount of Temptation in Diablo 4
Hellborn Carapace Mount Armor in Diablo 4
Getting a new mount is great, but choosing the Deluxe Edition will also unlock the Diablo 4 Season Battle Pass and give you access to the full game on June 1st at 4pm. if you're in the United States — four days before its wider release. The Deluxe Edition will unlock Diablo 4 on June 2 at 00:00 in Europe and at 08:00 on June 2 in Asia.
DIABLO 4 ULTIMATE EDITION
Like the Deluxe version, the Ultimate Edition of Diablo 4 is only available digitally through Battle.net and the PlayStation or Microsoft Store, but is more expensive at $99.99.
By downloading this premium version of the game, you get everything that was included in the previous releases, including four days of early access before the official release. It also allows you to skip 20 levels in the Battle Pass and unlocks the exclusive "Wings of the Creator" emote in Diablo 4.
