Beta Patch and Character Wipes

It has been awhile since we last got a beta patch. In fact, Diablo II received a patch more recently than the Diablo III Beta. There has been a lot of changes that have been mentioned coming to Diablo III, many of which were in the Blizzcon 2011 demo. However, these changes have yet to make it into the playable beta. Changes like the DiabloWiki.com - Witch Doctor Witch Doctor and the DiabloWiki.com - Wizard Wizard using weapon damage to effect their spell damage. There are also numerous changes to many of the classes on when and what skills will be available. Finally, there is the much awaited change to the DiabloWiki.com - Demon Hunter Demon Hunter's resource system, Hatred and Discipline. It appears that Blizzard is finally getting ready to add these changes to the beta.


UPDATE:


Official Blizzard Quote:



We're currently in the process of preparing the next beta patch for release. As part of this patch, we'll be wiping all characters and items (including those placed on the auction house).

While a specific ETA is unavailable at this time, please note that Beta Patch 5 may go live as early as tonight.
(Thanks, Sinke!)


Official Blizzard Quote:



We're currently in the process of preparing the next beta patch for release. As part of this patch, we'll be wiping all characters and items (including those placed on the auction house).

While a specific ETA is unavailable at this time, please note that Beta Patch 5 may go live as early as tomorrow afternoon.


For those of you in the beta, say goodbye to all of your current characters and items. However, these changes that are being implemented will add some improvements to the game as well as add some much needed change to the short beta.

For those of you without access to the beta currently, stay tuned. You never know when an opportunity will arise.


A special thanks to justame for bringing this information to light.

UPDATE:


Official Blizzard Quote:



Q: Would the character wipe also wipe stash space purchases, gold balance, blacksmith experience?

Lylirra: Correct. :)

Everything will be wiped. Once the patch is live, you'll essentially have a fresh account.

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