Microtransactions in Diablo Immortal: How much does it cost to fully gear up in the game?
Diablo Immortal might have created an early positive impression with its core gameplay offering. However, its reputation seems to be steadily declining over its monetization policy.
Many had been skeptical about Blizzard and what route the developers would follow with the free-to-play release. As expected, the results haven't been bright, with players required to spend a massive amount to max out their characters.
The problem of Diablo Immortal starts with legendary gems and how they're distributed. The legendary gems differ in star ratings, and the higher the stars on a gem, the better it is. These gems are a must for any player to improve their characters for the endgame.
However, their distribution pattern can cost some serious money if a player wants to max out their character as things stand. Moreover, the current distribution makes it nearly impossible for free-to-play players to do the same.
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Legendary gems become important in Diablo Immortal as soon as players approach the endgame. These gems slot into the players' armor and add different attributes and abilities. The best ones are the 5-star gems that provide the biggest benefits.
Bellular News recently shared a YouTube video investigating just how much players would need to spend if they were to max out their characters. By their calculation, it comes to a whopping $110,000 in the current iteration of the title. While the amount seems quite staggering, it's easy to understand why it could cost so much.
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The entire process of getting legendary gems is one big gacha. Rare crests, which are available more often, give 2-star gems at best. While the legendary crests can hand out 5-star gems, they're locked behind a gacha. A
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