Fans waiting patiently for the launch of Diablo 4 will of course have some concerns about the direction of the new title. The previous offering from the Diablo franchise, Diablo Immortal, left a sour taste in the mouths of players after realizing that they would have to break the bank to truly have any chance of making their mark in the end game. Blizzard doesn’t have the utmost trust of their player base anymore, and so it is only natural to wonder if you will have to make a deal with the devil in Diablo 4 to stay relevant as well. Here is everything you need to know about microtransactions in Diablo 4.
Microtransactions in Diablo IVBlizzard has detailed their plans for the Shop in Diablo 4 pretty clearly over the course of development. The goal for microtransactions in game is to keep them optional and also grounded in the world of Sanctuary. The developers want players to feel good before, during, and after their purchases. They never want to force someone to buy something, but instead leave the choice up to personal desire.
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Microtransactions in Diablo 4 will only feature optional cosmetics. These pieces will remain embedded in the core of Diablo, meaning that they will fit in with pieces naturally acquired in the game and can be mixed and match for more personalization without looking ridiculous.
These items will be available for a premium currency, but there is no pressure to spend a cent on anything. Blizzard has assured fans that the Shop is entirely optional, and players can experience all core and seasonal gameplay features without throwing down any extra cash.
The example above shows armor earned through gameplay on the left
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