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Brendan Lowry

Diablo 4 monetization explained: Battle Pass, Shop, and is it pay-to-win?

Diablo 4

Blizzard's mobile-focused and free-to-play game Diablo Immortal was widely liked when it launched in 2022, but its intrusive pay-to-win microtransactions destroyed the integrity of its endgame and ultimately limited the game's potential. Because of this, many fans are worried about Diablo 4 and its own monetization schemes. Will it, like Immortal, allow players to skip the grind and buy their way to better equipment?

To address these concerns and give players a complete idea of what to expect, developer Blizzard has revealed full details about Diablo 4's monetization ahead of launch. This includes everything you need to know about the game's Battle Pass, its microtransactions Shop, and ultimately, whether or not the game is pay-to-win.

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