Microtransactions and aggressive monetization are becoming more and Diablo 4 Gold more prevalent in modern gaming. Publishers and developers continue to push the boundaries between what's and isn't acceptable with each year that passes, despite the fact that certain of them, such as Activision Blizzard, already rake billions of dollars in loot box and other forms of free content each year.
The scale of the issue was recently made clear by the host of the YouTube channel Bellular News, who calculated that it would cost gamers $110.000 in order to fully upgrade in Diablo 4. Despite the negative reception this announcement generated, however it seems that Activision Blizzard may be ready to increase the price, as an updated job description suggesting there is a possibility Diablo 4 could also feature an ungodly amount of monetization.
The listing in question, which is for a Product Manager in Diablo 4. reveals that the successful candidate "will perform a crucial role in managing this aspect of the Diablo 4 in-game store experience," which is described in the job description as "a key component that is a key part of Diablo 4's strategy to create seasonal content." The person who is selected is also responsible to identify trends in sales and making sense of purchase patterns and using tools to manage prices and availability within the in-game store.
While some might view all this as being harmless enough however, other players will find some of what is used throughout the listing to be somewhat troubling. In particular, the fact that the in-game store is described as a "key component" and the revelation that the game will have an "ever-growing catalog of virtual items" seem to suggest that a lot of thought has been given to how to best monetize Diablo 4 prior to its release. In fact, if the list is anything to go by it appears that shop content already has its own strategy, despite fact it is Diablo 4 still doesn't have an official date for its release.
Many are expecting Diablo 4 to arrive at the end of 2023. which means that things may change between the moment when the game finally hits the shelves. It's unclear if this is due to Activision Blizzard having a change of heart and cutting back its plans to monetize the game or more governments bringing in rules against loot boxes that are similar to the ones in Belgium and the Netherlands is yet to be determined. However those who love the Diablo franchise are hoping that Diablo 4 will not be afflicted with the same fate as buy cheap Diablo IV Gold in regards to microtransactions.
