Experience Diablo 4 for free on Steam for a limited time!

It’s an exciting time to dive into demon-slaying action: following BlizzCon, Diablo 4 is available for free on Steam until September 21. The base game is also on sale for 75% off, bringing it down to just $12.49. Get ready for some serious loot grinding!

However, there are some important limitations during this free trial. Players can only reach a maximum level of 30. One Steam review pointed out, “After 2.4 hours I reached lvl. 16 and then, after completing a quest, got boosted to 30 instantly and got kicked off the character.” You can also try Diablo 4 on Battle.net, where the expansion class Spiritborn is available up to level 25.

Since its launch on October 17, 2023, Diablo 4 has had a mixed reception. Critics have lauded its stunning art style and engaging combat, but many players are frustrated with its always-online requirement. Currently, the base game holds a 73% positive rating on Steam, though recent reviews have dipped to 62%, likely due to dissatisfaction with Blizzard’s approach to DLC. A number of character abilities are locked behind the Lord of Hatred DLC, which is priced similarly to the full game. While the game and both DLCs are bundled for $69.99, there’s no discount for those who already own the base game.

Despite the mixed feedback surrounding Diablo 4, Blizzard has been performing surprisingly well. A recent leaked email from Blizzard President Johanna Faries revealed that the studio has been the “top performing” at Xbox over the past year. “This past year has marked our third-highest fiscal year for top-line revenue in Blizzard’s history,” she stated. Faries noted that this fiscal year (August 2025 to July 2026) marked the first time Blizzard experienced consecutive quarters of growth since Overwatch launched in 2016.

“Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred and Overwatch drove exceptional performance in particular, with Overwatch delivering its strongest quarter since 2022,” Faries wrote. Blizzard recently showcased several upcoming titles at BlizzCon, including the official announcement of Diablo 5, set for Spring 2029, and a StarCraft shooter planned for 2030.

Microsoft, which owns Blizzard, is currently laying off 3,200 employees and has severed ties with several studios, including Double Fine and Ninja Theory. Microsoft acquired Activision Blizzard in 2022, shortly after Blizzard faced allegations of a toxic workplace culture rife with misogyny and abuse, ultimately settling a discrimination lawsuit for $55 million.

While it seems like a promising year ahead for Blizzard in 2026, there’s more to the story than meets the eye.