Diablo general manager Rod Fergusson provided a direct response to the question if the game will be on Xbox Game Pass.
Just before the start of the early access phase and open beta for Diablo 4 , Blizzard has finally released more information about the game.
As of March 13, millions of players have clarity about whether they need to purchase Diablo 4 or if they can simply play the action-RPG for free through Game Pass.
Is Diablo 4 Coming To Xbox Game Pass?
Blizzard has confirmed that Diablo IV will not be added to Xbox Game Pass in the near future, as the company currently has no plans to do so.
This information was shared by Diablo general manager Rod Fergusson on Twitter, who addressed the question from fans who were wondering if the highly anticipated ARPG would be included in the service.
Although there were no specific rumors or indications about Diablo IV's inclusion in Game Pass, some fans may have been hopeful due to Microsoft's pending acquisition of Activision Blizzard.
However, the deal is still awaiting regulatory approval and it's uncertain whether any of Blizzard's games will eventually be added to Game Pass, especially in the near future.
It's awesome seeing the excitement around the Diablo IV Beta, and our Wolf Pack puppy! We've been getting some questions about D4 on Game Pass and I want to let you know we have no plans for that. See you in Sanctuary during the Beta Early Access weekend starting on March 17!
— Rod Fergusson (@RodFergusson) March 13, 2023
This statement on Diablo 4's potential inclusion in Xbox Game Pass has given Xbox fans at least some clarity, alleviating their anxieties about whether the game would eventually be available for free.
However, Diablo general manager Ron Fergusson did not make a definite decision as he stated that there are currently "no plans" for its inclusion.
There is still a possibility that the situation could change after Diablo IV's launch on June 6, 2023.
Microsoft could potentially use its influence to change the decision regarding Diablo IV's inclusion in Game Pass. However, the multi-billion dollar deal is likely to take a considerable amount of time to finalize.
