Diablo 4 Surpasses $1 Billion in Revenue, Driven by Microtransactions
Blizzard's latest ARPG has generated significant income from in-game purchases, despite player criticisms.
- Diablo 4 has earned over $1 billion in total revenue since its launch in June 2023.
- More than $150 million of this revenue comes from microtransactions, including cosmetics and bundles.
- Senior Product Manager Harrison Froeschke's LinkedIn profile revealed these figures before being taken down.
- The game has faced backlash for its pricey in-game items, yet continues to see strong sales.
- Blizzard's monetization strategy includes seasonal content and the upcoming Vessel of Hatred expansion, set to launch on October 8.