Diablo IV details premium store and season passes, promises no payments for power
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In their latest quarterly update, Blizzard shared details about Diablo IV's post-launch monetization. The action RPG will be released next year on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC.
That's a tricky prospect for Blizzard. Its latest release, the free-to-play Diablo Immortal, has drawn ire for its microtransactions. Players especially dislike having to spend money for a chance to earn items that increase their power, which can give them a distinct advantage in game modes like PvP content.
>Diablo IV will not be free. It will be a premium game. This can make microtransactions even harder to sell. However, Blizzard promises that unlike Immortal, players cannot purchase any items that will increase player power.
Instead, players can purchase cosmetics from an in-game store and purchase a Season Pass. The Season Pass will have both free and paid tiers. The free track will include things like XP boosts. Although it is, in fact, a way to make your character stronger, it is at least available to all players without spending money. The paid tier includes cosmetic items and premium currencies that you can use in the in-game store.
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In their latest quarterly update, Blizzard shared details about Diablo IV's post-launch monetization. The action RPG will be released next year on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC.
That's a tricky prospect for Blizzard. Its latest release, the free-to-play Diablo Immortal, has drawn ire for its microtransactions. Players especially dislike having to spend money for a chance to earn items that increase their power, which can give them a distinct advantage in game modes like PvP content.
>Diablo IV will not be free. It will be a premium game. This can make microtransactions even harder to sell. However, Blizzard promises that unlike Immortal, players cannot purchase any items that will increase player power.
Instead, players can purchase cosmetics from an in-game store and purchase a Season Pass. The Season Pass will have both free and paid tiers. The free track will include things like XP boosts. Although it is, in fact, a way to make your character stronger, it is at least available to all players without spending money. The paid tier includes cosmetic items and premium currencies that you can use in the in-game store.
GamesBeat's credo when covering the gaming industry is "where passion meets business". What does it mean? We want to tell you how much the news means to you, not only as a decision maker in a game studio, but also as a game fan. Whether you read our articles, listen to our podcasts, or watch our videos, GamesBeat will help you learn about and engage with the industry. Learn more about membership.
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