Diablo 4's Battle Pass price is paid on top of it being a full-price AAA game, costing players at least at launch, so the idea of shelling out even more still doesn't sit well with some fans. Battle Passes have become a staple of the online multiplayer market, but they're often more successful when the game itself is free-to-play, as players are allowed and encouraged to sink hours into the game before they even think about dropping any cash on cosmetics. Diablo 4 is about to add even more monetization options into the mix, offering players a Battle Pass for the first time.
The Diablo franchise has always had its own form of in-game purchases, whether it's through Blizzard, or through the in-game community marketplace. Though it's all still shrouded in mystery, Blizzard has confirmed that Diablo 4 will have a Battle Pass, and thanks to a recent interview, fans now know a little more about how it'll work. Though Blizzard has taken that feedback on board, fans are still skeptical about the company's apparent love for in-game purchases, and their inclusion in Diablo 4 is getting fans a little worried. However, Diablo Immortal's approach to monetization was unanimously criticized and defined as predatory given the abysmal odds and the prices.
When Diablo Immortal released last year it was generally very well received by both fans and critics when it came to the gameplay loop. A mainline sequel, Diablo 4 is set to introduce a slew of new mechanics and features to the iconic franchise, though one of its more divisive elements is its approach to in-game purchases and a new Battle Pass system. Announced all the way back in 2019, it's finally almost time for fans to get their hands on the next installment of Blizzard's isometric dungeon crawler series. 2023 is already looking pretty stacked when it comes to big video game releases, and Diablo 4 is one of the most anticipated games on the calendar.
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