Diablo 4’s New “Earnable” Cosmetics Plan
Diablo 4‘s paid cosmetics have sparked controversy since its launch primarily due to their pricing. However, the Blizzard team has been actively searching for ways to improve this feature. The latest addition to their efforts is the introduction of a new “earnable” cosmetics plan.
Personalized Discounts and Improved Battle Pass Cosmetics
In an interview with Windows Central, Rod Fergusson, a key figure in Blizzard Entertainment’s Diablo team, unveiled an ambitious future for microtransactions in the game. The plan aims to incorporate personalized discounts and enhancements to the battle pass cosmetics.
While personalized discounts for cosmetics are not new in the gaming industry, the implementation in Diablo 4 promises to be interesting. Drawing inspiration from games like League of Legends, where skins are tailored to specific champions, the discounts in Diablo 4 may be based on the classes players frequently choose or on previous cosmetic purchases.
Although cosmetics are not essential for gameplay, they undoubtedly enhance the visual appearance of characters and mounts in Diablo 4. The introduction of personalized discounts seems like a win for the players.
Improved Accessibility
For those who prefer not to spend on cosmetics, there is good news. The Diablo developers are looking for ways to make cosmetics more accessible, allowing interested players to enter at a lower price point. While the details of this change are still unknown, Rod Fergusson aims to strike the right balance between “what is earnable” and making the cosmetics appealing.
Although the overall pricing of cosmetics may not be reduced across the board in Diablo 4, the introduction of discounts tailored to playstyles and preferences is a step in the right direction. Additionally, earnable cosmetics will see improvements, enhancing the value they offer. Players can anticipate some of these changes in the upcoming Season Four, scheduled for release in May.