Is Diablo 4 down? How to check Diablo 4 server status

Any always-online game can have server struggles like these.

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Diablo 4 continues to be an extremely popular game and sometimes, that popularity comes with server outages.

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A number of errors can occur when trying to access Diablo 4, though sometimes it comes down to a specific question: Is Diablo 4 down?

Live service titles like Diablo 4 undergo regular maintenance for new updates and content, particularly when a new patch is introduced, and the servers will also go down ahead of the start of a new Season.

How to check if Diablo 4’s servers are down

Lilith, the main force of evil in Diablo 4, towers over a figure.
Server issues are hell. Screenshot by Dot Esports

If you’re unable to launch Diablo 4 or got unexpectedly kicked out of the game, it might be due to server issues. Here’s how to determine if the issue is on your end or if the servers are acting up.

Is Diablo 4 Down? How to check Diablo 4 server status

If you want to check the status of Diablo 4’s servers yourself, there are two resources that will give you accurate information. First, Diablo’s official Twitter page will usually share major announcements, including whenever there are server-wide issues that could impact your ability to access the game.

There’s also Down Detector, a website that tracks player reports of outages. If there is a massive issue impacting players, you can expect to see a large spike on the graph that may indicate that Diablo 4 is down. This graph will not be able to tell you the exact reasons for the influx of reports, but it is an excellent resource to identify if there is an issue.

There might not always be information available about server downtime right when you seek it out. But having error codes like error 300202, error 34202 or error 300010 pop up for you is a good indication that the Diablo 4 servers are currently experiencing some kind of problem, and it may be time to touch some grass, at least for a little while.

Diablo 4's Inarius stares menacingly behind his cloak in front of a bright light.
Sometimes all that you can do is wait for the servers to go back up. Screenshot by Dot Esports

Diablo 4‘s servers are relatively stable but error reports still occur and, because the title is such a massive hit, server issues like this are commonplace, particularly after a new update goes live or a new season begins.

Related: How to fix ‘Start Game Pending’ issue in Diablo 4

In any case, it’s worth checking out official help channels to see if there’s a big issue currently plaguing the game so you know whether or not it’s worth it to keep trying to play at this current moment in time.

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