Diablo IV Open Beta PC System Requirements Revealed, Ray Tracing Coming After Launch

Blizzard Entertainment has revealed the PC system requirements needed for the upcoming Diablo IV open beta.

During a recent livestream hosted by key members of the team – Game director Joe Shely, lead systems designer Meng Song, and lead world designer Art Peshkov – the open beta system requirements were detailed, among other things, to provide PC players something to look forward to in the coming weeks.

Diablo IV Open Beta PC System Requirements

Check out the minimum and recommended system requirements needed tio run the game at 1080p native resolution / 720p render resolution, low graphics settings, 30 fps:

Minimum Requirements for PC

Operating System: 64-bit Windows 10
Processor: Intel Core i5-2500K or AMD FX-8100
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 or AMD Radeon R9 280
DirectX: Version 12
Storage: SSD with 45 GB available space
Internet: Broadband Connection

Recommended Specifications for PC

Operating System: 64-bit Windows 10
Processor: Intel Core i5-4670K or AMD R3-1300X
Memory: 16 GB RAM
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 or AMD Radeon RX 470
DirectX: Version 12
Storage: SSD with 45 GB available space
Internet: Broadband Connection

The developers have also said that ray tracing will not be available during the open beta, but is a feature that they “plan to add sometime after launch.”

Other topics discussed during the Diablo IV livestream can be seen below in a quick recap:

New Open Beta PC specs were announced, along with the beastly Beta Wolf Pack reward. Customize your characters with fierce and feral Beta Wolf Pack Cosmetic Item and titles to show off your participation in the Open Beta and Early Access weekends. Also, prepare to battle the onslaught of hellfiends with an early download option for Diablo IV launch!
During the Early Access weekend, only the Rogue, Sorcerer, and Barbarian class will be available, with the Necromancer and Druid class getting added for the Open Beta weekend. Players can create up to 10 characters during this time, providing ample opportunity to try multiple hero styles and paths.
The in-game Armor system was showcased in depth, laying out the origins, details, and goals of the feature.
A gargantuan world boss will be available for players to challenge themselves and reap rewards.
Play solo or group with friends—enlist a second player to help slay demons with the couch co-op option.
Strongholds, overcome by evil, can be conquered in a permanent change for good in the world. They can transform into towns, host new waypoints, or become a local hotspot for events.
Any progress made during the Early Access weekend will carry over to the Open Beta weekend. All characters will be deleted once the beta ends.
And finally, there will be an upcoming community play stream “Community Play Livestream” on March 24.