¿Free-to-play O pay-to-win? Diablo Immortal has not even come out and the question is already on everyone’s lips. While the announcement of Blizzard’s upcoming mobile game has suffered some turmoil, all eyes were already on the title’s business model. And on the occasion of the release of the game’s technical alpha, the publisher reassured her community with a press release on their official website.
Blizzard promises its fans a “primary experience that will remain free” and “purchases that should never damage Diablo’s DNA“. So it seems that pulling your wallet will allow you to quickly obtain items that will boost your progress. And while it is not possible to verify it in the final title with and without micropayments, it will not be possible to measure to what extent this system is fair.
Therefore, we will try not to jump to conclusions and this time we will stick to what the developers describe to us.
Examples of possible purchases
Another example is the reform system. Reforging an item will require special consumable materials obtained in-game or purchased. Players will be able to receive Reforge Stones to reshape an item’s properties multiple times, or to purchase specialized Reform Stones, allowing them to focus on the properties that matter most to them.
Diablo Immortal will also have a Battle Pass progression system that will allow players to earn rewards by completing seasonal missions among other in-game activities. The Battle Pass will have a free route and a paid one. All players will be able to receive rewards such as Reforge Stones or Rift Keys through the free pass, while players who opt for the paid pass will get access to exclusive ornamental items and more rewards. “
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Coins in Diablo Immortal
Gold can be looted from enemies, chests, and other loot in the Sanctuary world. It cannot be bought or traded and must be obtained by playing. It can be used, for example, to upgrade your items or buy random equipment.
Platinum will be earned through in-game activities, purchased for real money or by selling items on the market, and will also be used in the making of charms.
Eternal Orbs can be purchased for real money only, and can be used to purchase platinum as well as other items such as the Battle Pass, Specialized Reinforcement Stones, Rift Keys, and Ornamental Items. “
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The market
The marketplace will unite anonymous buyers and sellers, without real money. Not all items can be traded on the market. Although players can find certain materials, add-on items, and legendary gems there, they will not be able to acquire gear through it. This will also be a way for players, and particularly those who choose not to make in-game purchases, to exchange found items for in-game currency. “
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As we said earlier, we will wait until the full game is released before drawing any conclusions on this. However, Blizzard’s intention is good: transparency is always welcome when it comes to mobile gaming and the micro-payment system. And that was necessary to help allay fears about the game’s monetization, as was the case in November 2018, after a photo was posted showing NetEase and Blizzard discussing the Legendary Item upgrade system.
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We finally have things to tell you about this game! We have been invited to the Diablo Immortal Summit on December 15th, and we had the opportunity to get our hands on the Diablo Immortal alpha technique. And although it is still early days, now we are sure of the potential of the game.
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