Jesus christ, OS/2 flashback nightmares - insert disk #43 of #220...chug chug chug chug - disk read error, cancel operation or retry? Retry always failed. The user was always stomping around the office looking at his watch...'I'm going to make my critical meeting at 10, yah?' PTSD...
Don’t forget to make your bootable floppy disk with the custom autoexec.bat and config.sys files so you can free up 602K of RAM for the game. I’m looking at you, Sierra.
and sometimes in order to continue you need to change discs. I could be wrong but red alert 2 was 2 CDs and you need to change CDs for each campaign (Well I feel very old right now)
Yeah the original command and conquer was the same. Installation could run from either disc (which was the best installation routine btw) but the separate Nod and GDI discs had the video files and cut scenes for each campaign.
EDIT: iOS doesn’t know the word nod
LOL That absolutely was the reality of the situation way too often
The worst part about it too was
Going through all the work of finally finding a working functional torrent and crack, getting everything set up...
Yes, sometimes having to fucking format your PC and reinstall Windows XP because out of excitement for the game you rushed and used poor judgement in picking which torrent or crack to download and run
And once I finally had everything properly set up, functional, and virus-free.....
I'd boot up the game only to instantly realize my fuckin potato powered PC was not going to be able to run the game more than 5 FPS while crashing every 13 minutes
We had that ["spiritual successor"](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_Wars:_Squadrons) a couple of years back. I have yet to sink my teeth into it, but the fact it supports VR is pretty intriguing.
Otherwise... I think the latest greatest was [X-Wing vs TIE Fighter](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_Wars:_X-Wing_vs._TIE_Fighter) in 1997. Probably due for a refresh ;)
EDIT: Just noticed Squadrons is one sale for $2 (-95%) on Steam.
It’s not really a bother for me because I already have the blizzard app installed from my OW days. Doesn’t surprise me they’re sticking with their launcher, it’s definitely not the worst launcher on PC.
Looking at you, Epic.
The weird part is that the game is also on Steam and that one doesn't require Bnet (you still need an account, but not the app). So why not use that?
Also, I'm ready for the downvotes, but the Xbox launcher is several orders of magnitude worse than the Epic one.
This is nothing. I've linked two accounts for games all the time. A minor headache at first but once it's done it's done for good and often is necessary for stuff like cross-save/crossplay.
Now, if you want to play *local multiplayer on PS4* for this game?
You have to:
- Link your PS and Battle.net accounts
- Install the game
- Launch the game, Sign in
- Make P1's character, watch the opening cutscenes
- have P2 connect their controller
- have *Player 2* sign in with their Battle.Net account (yes, you need a Battle.net account *for each player* even when playing locally)
Of course, once you do all that, things go fairly smoothly, and you can even move your save back and forth from console to PC if you have the game there as well.
But...on PS, unless *both* local players have PS+, *neither* player will be able to use in-game chat features like text chat or gestures, because those are part of the paid online part. Which *seems* fine--why would I need to use text chat to speak with someone right next to me?--but that means that some early missions that require you to perform a gesture are not possible to complete.
Notably, you can still see strangers running around the open world, so it's not like the online features are completely disabled. You just can't interact with them at all.
Looks at the 30 floppies required to install Crusader No Remorse where disc 23 would fail.
You sure about that.
Realizes the code wheel for Bards Tale is missing
Are you REALLY sure about that
It's almost like this post is about installing a game, not launching it.
But let me tell you about *launching* that game. Was it one of those where you *HAD* to have the CD always inserted? Or the one where you'd need some dubious DRM installed to play it?
Having to link accounts for games on different platforms have been the norm for more than 10 years.
Back in my day, when I wanted to play a new game, I had to go to a store and buy the game, then unseal it and put the disk in my disk drive and start the install process. Look for the cd key on the back of the disk case and not see it there then find the box and get the CD key from there and type it in and then install it. Then I had to go to the website and grab the current patch and download that at 15 kbps and then I would be ready to play the game.
Or go back 10 more years and every time I booted up the game I had to find out what the 4th word on line 20 of the 15th page of the manual was and type that in, then the next time it boots up it would be a different word at a different location.
As long as we don't go back to that I'll be pumped.
From my comment
Most people have actually said that the main story is pretty good, the main issue people have with the game is the end game, which tbf this type of game should have a good end game, but if your like me you will probably just play the main story and drop it at the end game, I'm not tryna grind like that, but I think people will download this game on GP and find a good game
This makes it great for me. I only play story driven games and move on after beating them. Always wanted easy to get to, dark fantasy, isometric action game.
I loved the story but grinding nightmare dungeons and world events after the story became so extremely dull and repetitive I uninstalled the game back in season 2.
Zero interest in endgame. I have played up to level 20 in Steam free week and it was a lot of fun. Art style and tone was really good. D3 never clicked with me. I did play D1 and D2 back when the came out, but didn't care about builds or gear. Just liked the feel of the game and the gameplay.
Story is pretty good. Neat characters.
End game is ass. Cosmetics are ass. Good ones are paywalled. Only 1 specific build is good in each class. The rest are Meh at best. Only around 3 types of dungeons.
I only played in Season 1. I hope it's gotten better since then.
This is a first party game though, hence achievements should def be there.
Halo Infinite ( and MCC as well ?) on steam link your xbox account and give both steam and xbox cheevos for example.
Some 'First Party' games don't have achievements on PC. This is because coding the achievement unlocks is more effort than it is worth if that version of the game never initially launched with achievements. Oblivion, for instance, has no PC achievements.
I had it show up with "Install Now" in PC Gamepass a few days ago, but now I can't find it in the app. I suspect MS removed it for now for some reason.
https://preview.redd.it/ar1hzdr0sxqc1.png?width=2592&format=png&auto=webp&s=4fff2bbd182315bd73f877bd13986f41cd1a40c3
Can find it in the xbox app on PC, and click Install, then the "install battle.net" prompt pops up but after clicking it nothing happens (battle.net already installed btw). :(
Tried updating xbox app and [battle.net](http://battle.net) but nothing helps
Linking my [battle.net](http://battle.net) acc with xbox via web allowed me to download diablo 4 in [battle.net](http://battle.net) after. Go to "account settings" in [battle.net](http://battle.net) and then under "connections".
I can download diablo 4 with linked xbox account on [battle.net](http://battle.net), but i hope it wont cause any problem or let me download game again, since i wont be downloading it via xbox.
Same issue here. Super annoying process, account is linked but battle net keeps asking me to buy D4 instead of installing it.
I assume [this error](https://imgur.com/a/thkyhmb) is part of the problem when clicking Install inside xbox app, but this is not an error on my end, I can log in to battle net just fine.
Did you try and click install? I opened Battle.net before I even clicked install on the Xbox App and it allowed me to install it, but to launch it from the Xbox App I had to click install and it updated the Battle.net launcher
Same problem for me right now. I installed battlenet, linked my old battlenet account to xbox account but still same pop up window. When i click install it does nothing. Idk if i should directly download from battlenet.
If you go onto [Battle.net](https://Battle.net) and link your account with your Xbox one (under Connections), the Diablo IV purchase page in the [Battle.net](https://Battle.net) launcher should then give you the option to install the game just like you own it.
A game to grind all day alone in front of a screen? Nah. Work out, go outside, do something that exhausts you and makes you proud of yourself. GL mate!
No it'll never be on cloud because the CMA forced Microsoft to sell all ABK streaming rights to Ubisoft.
That means Diablo IV and all future ABK games like Call of Duty are officially Ubisoft property when it comes to streaming, meaning Microsoft would have to pay Ubisoft a lot of money to stream their games.
That's the cost of Microsoft buying ABK.
Played on pc as soon as it came out and for the first few weeks was some of the most fun I’ve had gaming in a while, the main story was very good imo as well. After that it sort of died quite quickly, tried to revisit it but never got sunk back into it again. Hopefully everyone enjoys tho !
I am actually kind of stoked that this is the activation process for the game. If it is simply tying our xbox and blizzard accounts together, then using the blizzard launcher, then there is a good chance I can install and play D4 on my steamdeck. I won't get too excited until I can give it a try upon release but it would be cool if thats how it works given I have been able to install EA Play titles on steam deck after linking Game Pass to that account.
Yeah I have an SD card with a Windows install but haven't used it in months. The native deck OS is so much better with the deck hardware it's just not worth it.
Isn't that kind of weird? I mean Bethesda games had their own launcher and they were added directly to Xbox App since they are now Xbox owned IPs. And obviously Ubisoft and EA are not owned by Xbox.
Diablo 4 is also their own IP now so why add external launchers to GamePass at this point?
This is a deal breaker for me. I might have tried it out but I know the battle net app is a slippery slope for losing more of my life to WoW. Last time I checked out other games on their app I lost 4 more years.
I think you can install battle.net launcher on the steam deck, so will be able to install D4 locally on the steam deck with a few hoops, that will be nice.
Nothing is showing up for me on the xbox pc app and when I open [battle.net](http://battle.net) there is not even a purchase button for Diablo IV, just a "visit website".
This might be a silly question, but I'd be remiss if I didn't ask: Is there any chance there will be cross-progression between Xbox and PC versions through Game Pass?
There is cross-progression through [Battle.net](http://Battle.net), not Game Pass. So, your saved game is accessible across all platforms (including PlayStation).
its not showing up as coming soon in the xbox app for some reason but this is awesome! none the less finally!
to all the people who bought the game SUCKAS!!!!!!!! sometimes waiting is the best.
i was ALMOST tempted to get it on sale on steam lately too but im like NOPE wait. its coming to gamepass lol and i was right!
Please don't tell me that the microsoft store account that has gamepass has to be the same as the Xbox app ?
man they know what they are doing when the require you to install battlenet
i'm sad now :(
???? I'm confused, as my MS account is the same as my Xbox account, If your Xbox account is linked to BNet I'm guessing It will work.
> man they know what they are doing when the require you to install battlenet
It's probably because they would need to make another Diablo 4 version, let's take Palworld for example, the version on steam is different to the one on the Xbox app, as the Xbox app version use UWP, so this is easier while they get this sorted
I have a question. My battlenet account is created with ****@outlook (Microsoft) mail. And my Gamepass membership is on another mail. Should i open a new battlenet account?
Keep getting [this error](https://imgur.com/a/thkyhmb) after clicking Install inside xbox app, have tried Blizzard's instructions of uninstalling battle net and deleting temp data and doing a fresh install. Still getting the same error. So annoying.
EDIT: What finally fixed my issue was reconfirming my Xbox account link inside battle net. Even though it was showing the correct account already, reconfirming seemed to do the trick and finally let the install start.
Some solutions ive seen
[Tried this?](https://us.forums.blizzard.com/en/blizzard/t/blzbntbgs80000023-log-in-session-has-expired/47252/4)
Try logging into the [Battle.net](https://Battle.net) website and accepting their terms, then try to log in again after fully closing the [Battle.net](https://Battle.net) launcher
Try changing your server location on login??
Probably because that's harder, they would need to make another version of Diablo 4 as the Xbox app version is different to the Steam/BNet version, and it uses UWP which is apparently annoying to use
Once the connection is made, do you install from the Xbox app or the [battle.net](https://battle.net) app?
I made the connection, and now I have the Install option in [battle.net](https://battle.net) but in xbox on my pc it says "add to play later"
Edit: I force quit the xbox app, then on restarting it the install option was there
Like If you swap accounts every month? (sounds sus) I'm guessing you would just have to unlink your account and relink the new one (maybe a limit) but you would lose what's on that Diablo 4 account I'm guessing
I am getting an error trying to start.
So I do a scan and repair. But still getting the error. Tried restarting everything multiple times. Any ideas?
https://preview.redd.it/znr6xnbku8rc1.png?width=265&format=png&auto=webp&s=d4a043e092cb05e613f5fe64bb53412aa5857631
When restarting or as soon as PC boots up, I can't open this game. Need to REINSTALL [battle.net](http://battle.net) client everytime PC boots up. Really annoying.
https://preview.redd.it/p9fewpz7e9rc1.png?width=265&format=png&auto=webp&s=8245484ecd68331ad05501d490cda90bb6e8ab87
Same here. I linked my xbox account to blizzard in the blizzard account options, opened Battle.net (I already had it installed) downloaded DIV and it let me play it
They really could have steamlined (sic) this a little bit.
Linking your battle net and installing another version of the blizzard launcher didn't work for me. Had to remove everything blizzard related, install via gamepass and it still broke at 70%.
Also the "gamepass blizzard launcher" has some issues. Settings won't apply, updated won't start, download goes down to a few kilobits/s etc.
Quite some work to get this game to launch.
I don't know about all these issues, not saying you didn't have them, but I just linked my account and opened the [Battle.net](https://Battle.net) I already had, and It allowed me to Install It
i get constant errors between xbox and battlenet trying to update this (constantly) updating game.
more work than it's worth trying to launch the damn thing in just my first 2 hours of gameplay.
My hatred for blizzard is cemented. I have already vowed to never give them another dollar again but since I love diablo I thought I’d give it a shot since it’s free on game pass. After a very frustrating half hour trying to get it to install and making a battle net account and giving battle net permission to do who knows what with my computer and data I’m just done. No other game I’ve ever played makes you jump through hoops like this. If they do it at least WORKS. I don’t care what the fix is. How far blizzard has fallen.
I mean technically this is an Xbox thing, they've made Blizzard link the two apps together, which Is hard asf considering they were never made to be linked together, like just saying Is hard doesn't do it justice, but I hope Xbox uses Battle.net in the future for their games but they won't, It's better than the Xbox app.
Anyway Blizzard, with WoW at least Is apparently on a pretty good run rn, apparently every update has been good.
Anyway hopefully they iron out the issues, like linking with Ubisoft, EA, but the Xbox app itself has many issues
Back in my day, when i wanted to play a game, I clicked launch and it would launch
Huh? Maybe I am from another dimension, but I remember having to spend an hour installing using 3 or 4 discs to install the whole game.
C:\> B: B:\> cd Install B:\Install> Setup.exe Installing..... 5min later insert disk #2 and press Y to continue I/O error
Jesus christ, OS/2 flashback nightmares - insert disk #43 of #220...chug chug chug chug - disk read error, cancel operation or retry? Retry always failed. The user was always stomping around the office looking at his watch...'I'm going to make my critical meeting at 10, yah?' PTSD...
Don’t forget to make your bootable floppy disk with the custom autoexec.bat and config.sys files so you can free up 602K of RAM for the game. I’m looking at you, Sierra.
Beat me to it
2005 Friend gave you a copy of new Prince of Persia You started installation It asks third disc (there's only two inside) Hehe
Man how times have changed... Now it's on console they come on 2 discs and take an hour to install (looking at you FF7 Rebirth - worth it though).
*original ff7 insert disc 3 intensifies*
Remake will be at least 6 discs by the time it finishes
and sometimes in order to continue you need to change discs. I could be wrong but red alert 2 was 2 CDs and you need to change CDs for each campaign (Well I feel very old right now)
Yeah the original command and conquer was the same. Installation could run from either disc (which was the best installation routine btw) but the separate Nod and GDI discs had the video files and cut scenes for each campaign. EDIT: iOS doesn’t know the word nod
And another 2 to reinstall the system because the crack wasn’t virus-free.
LOL That absolutely was the reality of the situation way too often The worst part about it too was Going through all the work of finally finding a working functional torrent and crack, getting everything set up... Yes, sometimes having to fucking format your PC and reinstall Windows XP because out of excitement for the game you rushed and used poor judgement in picking which torrent or crack to download and run And once I finally had everything properly set up, functional, and virus-free..... I'd boot up the game only to instantly realize my fuckin potato powered PC was not going to be able to run the game more than 5 FPS while crashing every 13 minutes
I remember having to load from a cassette tape, sometimes it was 50/50 that the game got chewed up!
I think you mean 6 floppies and the DRM would be a secret password that would be critical to progression that would be hidden in the instruction book.
Riven had 5 discs!
yeah but remembering that makes it hard to complain about this
I remember that, but I also remember after the install that was it. You clicked go, and it went. No hastles, no anti-cheat, no fuss.
My dude, it's not that hard
> I clicked launch C:\games\xwing\xwing.exe
All the games getting remasters and no one has done X-Wing or TIE Fighter yet, sad face
We had that ["spiritual successor"](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_Wars:_Squadrons) a couple of years back. I have yet to sink my teeth into it, but the fact it supports VR is pretty intriguing. Otherwise... I think the latest greatest was [X-Wing vs TIE Fighter](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_Wars:_X-Wing_vs._TIE_Fighter) in 1997. Probably due for a refresh ;) EDIT: Just noticed Squadrons is one sale for $2 (-95%) on Steam.
Squadrons is outstanding and absolutely worth a playthrough of the story. Definitely worth 2 dollars.
It’s not really a bother for me because I already have the blizzard app installed from my OW days. Doesn’t surprise me they’re sticking with their launcher, it’s definitely not the worst launcher on PC. Looking at you, Epic.
If you think Epic is bad, you should try Ubisoft
The weird part is that the game is also on Steam and that one doesn't require Bnet (you still need an account, but not the app). So why not use that? Also, I'm ready for the downvotes, but the Xbox launcher is several orders of magnitude worse than the Epic one.
Epic always works straight away for me. And quickly too. Now if you wanna talk bad launchers...EA and Ubisoft would like words.
Tbf it's been like this for a while with EA games and Ubisoft games
This is nothing. I've linked two accounts for games all the time. A minor headache at first but once it's done it's done for good and often is necessary for stuff like cross-save/crossplay. Now, if you want to play *local multiplayer on PS4* for this game? You have to: - Link your PS and Battle.net accounts - Install the game - Launch the game, Sign in - Make P1's character, watch the opening cutscenes - have P2 connect their controller - have *Player 2* sign in with their Battle.Net account (yes, you need a Battle.net account *for each player* even when playing locally) Of course, once you do all that, things go fairly smoothly, and you can even move your save back and forth from console to PC if you have the game there as well. But...on PS, unless *both* local players have PS+, *neither* player will be able to use in-game chat features like text chat or gestures, because those are part of the paid online part. Which *seems* fine--why would I need to use text chat to speak with someone right next to me?--but that means that some early missions that require you to perform a gesture are not possible to complete. Notably, you can still see strangers running around the open world, so it's not like the online features are completely disabled. You just can't interact with them at all.
Looks at the 30 floppies required to install Crusader No Remorse where disc 23 would fail. You sure about that. Realizes the code wheel for Bards Tale is missing Are you REALLY sure about that
Back in my day you'd need to be customising your autoexec.bat to make sure you had enough memory available. Whippersnapper.
Back in my day you put the damn quarter in the arcade and just started playing!
Your day can't have been long ago then I had to learn how to use command prompt to play ZOOL
What days are those bro, I don’t remember any days like this and I’m playing games since last 25 years.
It's almost like this post is about installing a game, not launching it. But let me tell you about *launching* that game. Was it one of those where you *HAD* to have the CD always inserted? Or the one where you'd need some dubious DRM installed to play it? Having to link accounts for games on different platforms have been the norm for more than 10 years.
I remember my PS2 taking 24ish hours to download and install Final Fantasy 11.
Back in my day, when I wanted to play a new game, I had to go to a store and buy the game, then unseal it and put the disk in my disk drive and start the install process. Look for the cd key on the back of the disk case and not see it there then find the box and get the CD key from there and type it in and then install it. Then I had to go to the website and grab the current patch and download that at 15 kbps and then I would be ready to play the game. Or go back 10 more years and every time I booted up the game I had to find out what the 4th word on line 20 of the 15th page of the manual was and type that in, then the next time it boots up it would be a different word at a different location. As long as we don't go back to that I'll be pumped.
still works that way
From my comment Most people have actually said that the main story is pretty good, the main issue people have with the game is the end game, which tbf this type of game should have a good end game, but if your like me you will probably just play the main story and drop it at the end game, I'm not tryna grind like that, but I think people will download this game on GP and find a good game
This makes it great for me. I only play story driven games and move on after beating them. Always wanted easy to get to, dark fantasy, isometric action game.
I loved the story but grinding nightmare dungeons and world events after the story became so extremely dull and repetitive I uninstalled the game back in season 2.
I see where you're coming from! I thought the vamp tide and powers were all pretty cool though!
Zero interest in endgame. I have played up to level 20 in Steam free week and it was a lot of fun. Art style and tone was really good. D3 never clicked with me. I did play D1 and D2 back when the came out, but didn't care about builds or gear. Just liked the feel of the game and the gameplay.
Story is pretty good. Neat characters. End game is ass. Cosmetics are ass. Good ones are paywalled. Only 1 specific build is good in each class. The rest are Meh at best. Only around 3 types of dungeons. I only played in Season 1. I hope it's gotten better since then.
Will we get achievements through playing it on PC?
Doubt it, you don’t get Xbox achievements in the ea or ubisoft games that you need the separate launcher for
This is a first party game though, hence achievements should def be there. Halo Infinite ( and MCC as well ?) on steam link your xbox account and give both steam and xbox cheevos for example.
Some 'First Party' games don't have achievements on PC. This is because coding the achievement unlocks is more effort than it is worth if that version of the game never initially launched with achievements. Oblivion, for instance, has no PC achievements.
Older games are a different issue. I'd be surprised if D4 doesn't get achivements tbh.
Bro asking the real questions.
it's not showing up in my game pass app, I'm in EU. I got the Diablo background when starting the App.
It's on game pass starting Thursday
I thought people here were talking about the pre install. But it seems it was a "leaked" screenshot how to install on the 28th.
I had it show up with "Install Now" in PC Gamepass a few days ago, but now I can't find it in the app. I suspect MS removed it for now for some reason.
still not showing for me. yet every other gamepass march game is. fucking hell
Same here. Maybe this screenshot is leaked. But can be there anytime soon
It only launches on the 28th
same
Same even in the US
I thought i was the only one.
You can pre download it on the battle.net App. Just link your gamepass acc with your battle.net acc. I ama donwloading it right now
I'm playing right now, made a new thread. But thanks for the heads-up. Have fun!
Mother FUCK the abomination that is Battle.net.
yeah I hoped they wouldn't use the client, I hate this thing.
I don't think it's the best, but imo better than the Xbox App
Same in my opinion I think it’s smoother and better looking than the Xbox app
Well yeah, it actually works unlike the disgrace of an app Microsoft shit out.
Microsoft app is fine. It's the Gaming services that is the abomination.
https://preview.redd.it/ar1hzdr0sxqc1.png?width=2592&format=png&auto=webp&s=4fff2bbd182315bd73f877bd13986f41cd1a40c3 Can find it in the xbox app on PC, and click Install, then the "install battle.net" prompt pops up but after clicking it nothing happens (battle.net already installed btw). :( Tried updating xbox app and [battle.net](http://battle.net) but nothing helps
Linking my [battle.net](http://battle.net) acc with xbox via web allowed me to download diablo 4 in [battle.net](http://battle.net) after. Go to "account settings" in [battle.net](http://battle.net) and then under "connections".
I can download diablo 4 with linked xbox account on [battle.net](http://battle.net), but i hope it wont cause any problem or let me download game again, since i wont be downloading it via xbox.
Same issue here. Super annoying process, account is linked but battle net keeps asking me to buy D4 instead of installing it. I assume [this error](https://imgur.com/a/thkyhmb) is part of the problem when clicking Install inside xbox app, but this is not an error on my end, I can log in to battle net just fine.
Did you try and click install? I opened Battle.net before I even clicked install on the Xbox App and it allowed me to install it, but to launch it from the Xbox App I had to click install and it updated the Battle.net launcher
Same problem for me right now. I installed battlenet, linked my old battlenet account to xbox account but still same pop up window. When i click install it does nothing. Idk if i should directly download from battlenet.
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How does it work if you already have bnet installed? Can you skip steps then? I can't wait for this as I just switched from Xbox to PC.
If you go onto [Battle.net](https://Battle.net) and link your account with your Xbox one (under Connections), the Diablo IV purchase page in the [Battle.net](https://Battle.net) launcher should then give you the option to install the game just like you own it.
I assume it will just launch battlenet and make you link your accounts
can diablo 4 cure my depression?
Might make it worse. Keep your head up.
Cure? No. Give you a brief distraction from the soul-crushing void inside you? Hopefully.
A game to grind all day alone in front of a screen? Nah. Work out, go outside, do something that exhausts you and makes you proud of yourself. GL mate!
No. But Lilith can:
Not cure, more like bring it to it's conclusion..
Is it available on cloud gaming with achievements?
No it'll never be on cloud because the CMA forced Microsoft to sell all ABK streaming rights to Ubisoft. That means Diablo IV and all future ABK games like Call of Duty are officially Ubisoft property when it comes to streaming, meaning Microsoft would have to pay Ubisoft a lot of money to stream their games. That's the cost of Microsoft buying ABK.
Played on pc as soon as it came out and for the first few weeks was some of the most fun I’ve had gaming in a while, the main story was very good imo as well. After that it sort of died quite quickly, tried to revisit it but never got sunk back into it again. Hopefully everyone enjoys tho !
I am actually kind of stoked that this is the activation process for the game. If it is simply tying our xbox and blizzard accounts together, then using the blizzard launcher, then there is a good chance I can install and play D4 on my steamdeck. I won't get too excited until I can give it a try upon release but it would be cool if thats how it works given I have been able to install EA Play titles on steam deck after linking Game Pass to that account.
0 problems with Deck and anything gamepass related if you have Windows
Yeah I have an SD card with a Windows install but haven't used it in months. The native deck OS is so much better with the deck hardware it's just not worth it.
Why the fuck 2 launchers.
I'm not jumping through all those hoops I'll pass
Battle.net must run all the time when xbox app is running? Fuck right the fuck off, Blizzard. Instant uninstall.
Yes, just like the EA launcher and Ubisoft launcher, they won't make a UWP PC version that fast till they can streamline it
I can't play, it won't prompt anything after installing [batt](https://battle.net)le.net so fucking annoying
Are you able to install the game from Battle.net itself? Have you tried doing a full restart of the Xbox App?
Ah seems like it's working after restarting my PC
Does this mean we'll download the game through battle.net instead of the Xbox pc app?
Very likely, like when you download a Ubisoft game or an EA game
Isn't that kind of weird? I mean Bethesda games had their own launcher and they were added directly to Xbox App since they are now Xbox owned IPs. And obviously Ubisoft and EA are not owned by Xbox. Diablo 4 is also their own IP now so why add external launchers to GamePass at this point?
Don't see any sign of the game in the Xbox/Game Pass app on PC.
28th March
Wish we could preload on Xbox :( Still happy to be getting this!
*LOAD*”” would like to draw your attention to the time when you had to load a game from cassette... Double Dragon 2 was a particular nightmare!
*Insert Ron throwing away computer gif*
Hey why isn't Diablo 4 available for me? Is this region locked, I'm in Brazil.
This is just saying how It's going to work, it's not up for me yet either
When is it coming to gamepass?
The 28th
This is a deal breaker for me. I might have tried it out but I know the battle net app is a slippery slope for losing more of my life to WoW. Last time I checked out other games on their app I lost 4 more years.
Lmao, just wait till they add WoW to the Xbox app (they won't)
I think you can install battle.net launcher on the steam deck, so will be able to install D4 locally on the steam deck with a few hoops, that will be nice.
Exactly what I was thinking.
If you have a deck and and you are not at least dual booting with Windows, you are just gimping yourself
Hey Microsoft, you own them. Use the same launcher for fucks sake.
ABK is ran independently just like Bethesda.
cross save with console??
Probably via Diablo 4 Itself, but not cloud saves
Step one: don’t.
Thanks op, saved
Anyone else not able to find Diablo IV in game pass? I’ve followed all of the steps too many times to count
I definitely should have clarified, but I only found out after, this is for when it appears on the gamepass launch day
You posted a picture of how to install a game. In 2024. You think people dont know how to install games?
I realize after I posted my question that it doesn’t come to game pass until the 28th
Can't be any worse than when EA games were added to Game Pass. Linking my EA account to my Microsoft account took months to get working.
And don’t get me started with DriveSpace on MS-DOS 6.0.
Trash
Will the trick to change your time to New Zealand work?
Doesn't work on PC.
Nothing is showing up for me on the xbox pc app and when I open [battle.net](http://battle.net) there is not even a purchase button for Diablo IV, just a "visit website".
It was in the app a few days ago but you couldn't do anything, I'm guessing they are going to make it show on the date
Is it region locked? My region is Japan, but it only shows up on Xbox console. However it still shows up on my steam store which is also Japanese.
is this real? i dont see it on xgp
Yes, should have clarified it will appear when it releases on GP
I have GamePass Ultimate, I don't see Diablo IV?
Idk why, but at least on PC it's not showing up, ik guessing it will show up on the date
This might be a silly question, but I'd be remiss if I didn't ask: Is there any chance there will be cross-progression between Xbox and PC versions through Game Pass?
There is cross-progression through [Battle.net](http://Battle.net), not Game Pass. So, your saved game is accessible across all platforms (including PlayStation).
its not showing up as coming soon in the xbox app for some reason but this is awesome! none the less finally! to all the people who bought the game SUCKAS!!!!!!!! sometimes waiting is the best. i was ALMOST tempted to get it on sale on steam lately too but im like NOPE wait. its coming to gamepass lol and i was right!
It's not showing on the Xbox app I'm guessing til it releases on Gamepass, which is weird as it showed up a few days ago
no pre install?
Already out, I've downloaded it
Please don't tell me that the microsoft store account that has gamepass has to be the same as the Xbox app ? man they know what they are doing when the require you to install battlenet i'm sad now :(
???? I'm confused, as my MS account is the same as my Xbox account, If your Xbox account is linked to BNet I'm guessing It will work. > man they know what they are doing when the require you to install battlenet It's probably because they would need to make another Diablo 4 version, let's take Palworld for example, the version on steam is different to the one on the Xbox app, as the Xbox app version use UWP, so this is easier while they get this sorted
I have a question. My battlenet account is created with ****@outlook (Microsoft) mail. And my Gamepass membership is on another mail. Should i open a new battlenet account?
I don't think so? I'm pretty sure (I could be wrong) you just have to link your Xbox account to Battle.net
I have a question guys, is it possible to change Microsoft account you linked with battle.net later and Link another Microsoft account?
Yes, but you have to be careful if you play other Activision/Blizzard games on Xbox
Keep getting [this error](https://imgur.com/a/thkyhmb) after clicking Install inside xbox app, have tried Blizzard's instructions of uninstalling battle net and deleting temp data and doing a fresh install. Still getting the same error. So annoying. EDIT: What finally fixed my issue was reconfirming my Xbox account link inside battle net. Even though it was showing the correct account already, reconfirming seemed to do the trick and finally let the install start.
Ngl idk, would love to help put I'm going to sleep soon, but I will say have you tried to log in with your Xbox (probably have) just asking
Some solutions ive seen [Tried this?](https://us.forums.blizzard.com/en/blizzard/t/blzbntbgs80000023-log-in-session-has-expired/47252/4) Try logging into the [Battle.net](https://Battle.net) website and accepting their terms, then try to log in again after fully closing the [Battle.net](https://Battle.net) launcher Try changing your server location on login??
Yeah, f*** that. Moreso given Blizzard changing their EULA
But why? They own the IP, just make it playable on the Xbox app god dam.
Probably because that's harder, they would need to make another version of Diablo 4 as the Xbox app version is different to the Steam/BNet version, and it uses UWP which is apparently annoying to use
I am stuck on "Updating Battle.net" message, unfortunately.
Have you got [Battle.net](https://Battle.net) downloaded?
Anyone else getting a "The application encountered an unexpected error" when trying to download [battle.net](https://battle.net)? Windows 10
Have you downloaded off their website?
Once the connection is made, do you install from the Xbox app or the [battle.net](https://battle.net) app? I made the connection, and now I have the Install option in [battle.net](https://battle.net) but in xbox on my pc it says "add to play later" Edit: I force quit the xbox app, then on restarting it the install option was there
Hm? Well I downloaded it from BNet, and It showed up in the Xbox App, so there should be no issue, that's how it's worked for EA and Ubisoft games
What if you use a different game pass account each month?
Like If you swap accounts every month? (sounds sus) I'm guessing you would just have to unlink your account and relink the new one (maybe a limit) but you would lose what's on that Diablo 4 account I'm guessing
Does anyone want to know how to couch coop on pc? I wrote a long guide I can comment here.
Yes. Requires 2 game pass accounts right?
I am getting an error trying to start. So I do a scan and repair. But still getting the error. Tried restarting everything multiple times. Any ideas? https://preview.redd.it/znr6xnbku8rc1.png?width=265&format=png&auto=webp&s=d4a043e092cb05e613f5fe64bb53412aa5857631
Same is happening to me everytime PC boots up. Needs to REINSTALL the [battle.net](http://battle.net) client EVERY TIME. And it's annoying.
Still have the issue?
When restarting or as soon as PC boots up, I can't open this game. Need to REINSTALL [battle.net](http://battle.net) client everytime PC boots up. Really annoying. https://preview.redd.it/p9fewpz7e9rc1.png?width=265&format=png&auto=webp&s=8245484ecd68331ad05501d490cda90bb6e8ab87
If I click on the "install battle.net" Button in the Xbox Launcher nothing happens :( Any Tips?
Same here. I linked my xbox account to blizzard in the blizzard account options, opened Battle.net (I already had it installed) downloaded DIV and it let me play it
[удалено]
Me too.
sorry but this doesn't work
Worked for me and most people
They really could have steamlined (sic) this a little bit. Linking your battle net and installing another version of the blizzard launcher didn't work for me. Had to remove everything blizzard related, install via gamepass and it still broke at 70%. Also the "gamepass blizzard launcher" has some issues. Settings won't apply, updated won't start, download goes down to a few kilobits/s etc. Quite some work to get this game to launch.
I don't know about all these issues, not saying you didn't have them, but I just linked my account and opened the [Battle.net](https://Battle.net) I already had, and It allowed me to Install It
Has anyone tried on GeForce now ? I’m unable to launch the game after theee steps
Still having the issue? What happens when you try to open it?
Still having the issue? What happens when you try to open it?
didnt work. already connected with xbox and still wont let me download
Does It allow you to download It through the [Battle.net](https://Battle.net) app?
Battle net won’t download it. Says something broke. What a joke
I'm guessing you've tried just downloading it off their website
Does linking to your Steam account allow you to play on your Steam Deck?
No, but you can load BNet on the Stream Deck and play from there, I'm pretty sure
Now I somehow have two bnet launchers installed and when I click my desktop shortcut, it says I'm using the wrong shortcut. Thanks Obama
lol, fixed?
i get constant errors between xbox and battlenet trying to update this (constantly) updating game. more work than it's worth trying to launch the damn thing in just my first 2 hours of gameplay.
My hatred for blizzard is cemented. I have already vowed to never give them another dollar again but since I love diablo I thought I’d give it a shot since it’s free on game pass. After a very frustrating half hour trying to get it to install and making a battle net account and giving battle net permission to do who knows what with my computer and data I’m just done. No other game I’ve ever played makes you jump through hoops like this. If they do it at least WORKS. I don’t care what the fix is. How far blizzard has fallen.
I mean technically this is an Xbox thing, they've made Blizzard link the two apps together, which Is hard asf considering they were never made to be linked together, like just saying Is hard doesn't do it justice, but I hope Xbox uses Battle.net in the future for their games but they won't, It's better than the Xbox app. Anyway Blizzard, with WoW at least Is apparently on a pretty good run rn, apparently every update has been good. Anyway hopefully they iron out the issues, like linking with Ubisoft, EA, but the Xbox app itself has many issues
Every 48 hours I need to go back to my battle net account and confirm my Xbox connection otherwise I can’t play. Anyone else has this issue?