Diablo 3 Started Edition is now available for would-be heroes who aren’t sure if taking on hordes of evil is right for them. Sanctuary needs a few more good men and women, so if you’re up for the task, you can play for free  up to the Skeleton King boss at the end of Act 1. The level cap is 13.

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To get access to Diablo 3 Started Edition try one of the ways listed below.

Log in to your existing Battle.net account at http://www.battle.net, and sign up for the Diablo III Starter Edition through the “Your Game Accounts” section.
Create a new Battle.net account here and the Diablo III Starter Edition license will be added to your account automatically.
Grab the Diablo III game disc from a friend, install the game, and then log in with your Battle.net account. The Diablo III Starter Edition will be added to your account automatically.

If you decide to give Diablo 3 Started Edition a whirl, and then decide to keep playing, your progress will carry over.