Unlock Unbeatable Power: Diablo 4 Gamers Demand Action on Premium Currency

Highlights

The recent update, Season of the Malignant, has faced criticism from the gaming community, with players voicing their disappointment and well-known streamers such as Asmongold sharing their own frustrations.

Blizzard has reversed a controversial change and is now arranging a Fireside Chat to address community concerns and feedback, indicating a higher level of concern than expected.

Diablo 4 players are becoming increasingly frustrated with the insufficient amount of Platinum premium currency provided in Season 1 battle pass, making it impossible to purchase anything from the store. This past week has been a mixture of emotions for many players as Blizzard not only launched the first season in Diablo 4, but also introduced a patch that has received significant criticism from the community. While players appreciate the new seasonal story and additional content in the already extensive game, the recent Season of the Malignant update has left many disappointed.

The Season 1 patch notes included numerous adjustments and alterations, many of which received negative feedback from players. Prominent streamers like Asmongold also expressed their disappointment with the update. Blizzard has responded to the backlash by reversing a contentious change that required specific character levels to access Diablo 4 World Tier 3 and 4. While this decision has pleased some, fans are still unsatisfied with the battle pass, particularly the lack of premium currency it offers.

A user named Caddy-Whompus shared on the Diablo 4 subReddit that the Season 1 premium Battle Pass does not provide enough platinum currency for use in the in-game microtransaction store. When totaling all instances of Platinum within the battle pass, players receive 666, while the lowest priced item in the Diablo 4 store costs 800. Following this revelation, Caddy-Whompus sarcastically thanked Blizzard for a flawless season, from top to bottom.

The post rapidly gained popularity on the subReddit, surprising many players who were not expecting Blizzard to offer the opportunity to purchase something from the Diablo 4 store. Some players were not shocked, considering Blizzard's reputation for being tight-fisted compared to their other live service game, Overwatch 2. It is widely assumed that the Season 2 battle pass will cost more than 666 Platinum coins, unlike games like Fortnite or Call of Duty which provide enough currency for players to buy the next battle pass if desired.

The concerns expressed by the community have reached a critical point, prompting Blizzard to prepare a response. The studio has scheduled a Fireside Chat on July 21, where they will discuss the Diablo 4 Season 1 update and address player concerns. It is evident that the level of concern within the community has exceeded Blizzard's expectations, as they swiftly organized a session to address feedback.

Diablo 4 is available for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.