A lot of people have already pre-purchased Diablo III. Blizzard said the game set a new, all-time preorder record for the company.
During an earnings call this afternoon, CEO Mike Morhaime stated that 2 million people total signed up for the Diablo III beta, which includes numbers from the open beta a few weeks ago. "Our players are clearly excited about Diablo III as it's already set a Blizzard record for preorders, including those who signed up for the annual pass.”
Diablo III launches next Tuesday, May 15.