A Diablo 4 survey sent out by Activision Blizzard gave us a look at some of the possible microtransactions and cosmetic options we could see when the RPG launches in 2023. As the Diablo 4 release date approaches, fans They are eagerly awaiting all the details that could give us an idea of what to expect from the next installment in the fantasy game series. Leaks from the current internal beta tests have already fueled discussions around smart mining and trading in Diablo 4, with attention now turning to potential builds, pre-order bonuses, and paid cosmetic items that could appear in-game. role.
The prize survey sent to players was reportedly posted on the Diablo 4 subreddit. The survey is in German, but BellasaurusRawr kindly translated it into English (which we verified). It’s important to note that these surveys are fairly common: a similar survey was recently sent out for cosmetic microtransactions in Overwatch 2, and Blizzard has previously stated that the prices listed are randomly generated for each user in an effort to “better understand user preferences.” Players”. . “That means of course you have to treat everything here with a good pinch of salt, especially when it comes to pricing.
However, the options on offer give us more insight into the types of microtransactions we’re likely to see when Diablo 4 launches. Diablo General Manager Rod Fergusson previously mentioned that Diablo 4 eschews the model used in the mobile crossover game Diablo Immortal and will instead be “a full value game based on additional cosmetic items and full story expansions”.
Additional sets offered for the game include cosmetic changes to your characters’ armor – various models are shown, but the description says you’ll receive a total of five skins, one for each class from Diablo 4. Ornamental Set of angel wings that matches the ones you get in Diablo 3. They say that, like the decorations in Diablo 3, they won’t affect gameplay.
There are also cosmetic mounts and mount armor: the mount is described as a mount that allows your character to move around the world faster. If true, this would be the first time such a feature has been included in the Diablo series and would follow in the vein of rival games like Lost Ark, though the review notes that the mount is unlocked once the campaign is completed.
Finally, there are also crates that offer access to a Battle Pass that promises premium in-game cosmetic rewards, an in-game currency called “Platinum” used for cosmetic items in the in-game store, and early access to the game before it launches. official. . date: with two-day early access and seven-day early access options listed in the survey. As stated above, all of this is likely intended to help Blizzard determine market interest, and the prices listed in the survey probably shouldn’t be taken as a real indication of intent.
Before Diablo 4, be sure to check out our Diablo 4 crossplay guide for cross-platform multiplayer functionality, and our Diablo 4 Necromancer guide will give you an insight into the returning minion master. In the meantime, we’ve got everything you need to know about Diablo 4’s level cap and campaign length. If Hell’s Ink tattoos are your thing, the Diablo 4 Hell’s Ink Tour is still underway, though there are only a few left. places, so you’ll have to hurry!
Source : PC Gamesn
