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Diablo 4's $150 Berserk Crossover DLC Draws Player Backlash

Blizzard’s six-pack cosmetic collaboration with the iconic manga lacks bundle discounts and faces criticism for its steep pricing and limited free content.

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Overview

  • The Berserk-themed DLC includes six cosmetic packs featuring iconic items such as armor sets, a mount, and a pet, available from May 6 to June 3 in Diablo 4's in-game shop.
  • Purchasing all six packs requires 16,500 Platinum, forcing players to buy an 18,500 Platinum bundle priced at $149.99, leaving leftover currency unused.
  • Blizzard has not offered a discounted bundle for the cosmetics, a decision that has intensified criticism from players and media outlets.
  • Fans note that for the same cost, they could purchase multiple deluxe hardback volumes of the Berserk manga, raising questions about the DLC's value.
  • The crossover, part of Blizzard's broader external IP collaboration strategy, has sparked ongoing debate about fair monetization and the game's microtransaction model.