Overview
- Blizzard faces backlash over Diablo 4's high-priced microtransactions, including a $30 Dark Pathways pack and a $64.99 Vitreous Scourge mount.
- Critics argue the costly in-game items target 'whales' and detract from the game's value, sparking debates on microtransaction ethics.
- Player dissatisfaction grows with class-locked portal skins and perceived prioritization of monetization over gameplay rewards.
- Despite ongoing criticism, Blizzard continues to release controversial microtransactions, raising concerns about the game's future.
- Blizzard remains hopeful that the upcoming Vessel of Hatred expansion will address player concerns and improve retention.