Blizzard’s Adam Flecther has revealed that Diablo 4 will include optional in-game acquisitions and will receive expansions in the future.
After seeing Diablo 4 in action again during Xbox & Bethesda Showcase 2022, Adam Fletcher, Blizzard’s global community lead, confirmed on Twitter that the game will be a fully priced game and will have optional in-game purchases related to cosmetic items and expansions .
In response to a user, concerned about the possible presence of a monetization system similar to that of Diablo Immortal, Fletcher said
“D4 is coming out as a full price game built strictly for PC/console audiences. The game is huge & there will be tons of content after launch for all players. Paid content is built around optional cosmetic items & eventually full expansions. We will be sharing more info soon!“
Therefore, as was to be expected, Diablo 4 will not include microtransactions related to the purchase of various items or benefits that can offer advantages directly in the game, unlike Diablo Immortal , where however they are “justified” by the free-to-play nature of the game. game, but harshly criticized by the community as considered too predatory .
Diablo 4 is currently in development for PC, PS4, Xbox One, PS5, Xbox Series X | S and PC. During the Xbox & Bethesda Showcase 2022 a new cinematic trailer dedicated to the Necromancer class was presented , which confirms, among other things, the release in 2023.