Players eagerly anticipating the release of Diablo 4 may have encountered a frustrating issue when attempting to log in or play the game. A jarring error message appeared, reading "Unable to Find a Valid License for Diablo IV. (Error Code 315306)", leading players to believe they were using an unauthorized version of the game.
While it is true that some unauthorized sales of Diablo 4 will result in this error, the vast majority of legitimate players who purchased the game will undoubtedly be disappointed by this issue. Fortunately, the solution to this mistake can be found here, allowing players to quickly get back to enjoying their gaming experience.
How To Fix Unable to Find a Valid License for Diablo IV Error
To resolve this issue, simply exit the game and click on the Battle.net logo located on the upper lefthand corner. From there, select 'Restart and Update' and log in again. It's worth noting that the development team experienced a minor setback on launch night as some accounts were accidentally disconnected from the game after they shared their favorite builds.
Blizzard recently acknowledged an issue and assured players that their development team is working on a solution. Although the message has been removed from the Battle.net homepage, gamers can still access the fix by updating the launcher from the icon in the top left corner.
It is speculated that the occurrence of the error code was caused by high server traffic. While the servers are able to allow players to continue playing, they cannot constantly verify each player as they log on, which may explain why the issue occurred during a game session. However, the latest update seems to have resolved the problem. With the update installed, players can now collect crafting materials and level up without any hindrance. The game offers a myriad of activities to explore, and it is hoped that any future technical glitches will be kept to a minimum. Blizzard has previously experienced a major error code that went viral, but they are relieved that this latest issue was resolved swiftly enough to prevent a similar situation.
Diablo 4 is available now for PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.