: Prior to its September 2021 launch, Blizzard hosted "Open Beta" weekends where players could download and play the first two acts for free.

: While not free, the game frequently goes on significant sale (sometimes as low as $12–$15), making it highly accessible compared to its standard $39.99 price point. Community-Driven "Free" Alternatives

: The original 2000 version is sometimes treated as "abandonware" by community members, though it is still sold officially on the Battle.net Store .