It is set to go live on June 2nd, Blizzard has been frequently divulging more details about D2R Ladder in the weeks leading up to its release. Blizzard made it clear at a D2R Ladder-focused event last month it was going to be launching on June 2nd. D2R Items Ladder would also be releasing for PC in an open Beta for the PC version launching on the same day of the mobile launch. Although initially, some playtesters are reportedly happy with this Diablo mobile game leading up to its release. It appears that D2R Ladder's global release will be skipping Belgium in the Netherlands.

A recent interview from D2R Ladder executive producer Peiwen Yao confirmed that the highly-anticipated mobile game will not launch for sale in Belgium and the Netherlands when it launches due to laws in the countries regarding loot boxes. The two countries of Belgium together with Netherlands are governed by strict laws concerning loot boxes in video games. Both countries legal systems taking into consideration the random chance items as a form of gambling. The growing hostility from governments towards loot machines has plagued other franchises as well including the FIFA Ultimate Team mode being a particular target.

Beyond the strictures of the Belgian in addition to the Dutch governments loot box have received significant criticism within the gaming community as the alternative options based on chance have become more popular. Popular creators and streamers like Asmongold have been adamantly dissatisfied with the use of loot box Diablo 2 Resurrected Items games. Studies have found links between loot containers and gambling issues among minors, prompting criticism from many government organizations around the world . They are also regularly seeing companies and games come under fire.