Ultimately, early consensus suggests that Blizzard has crafted a worthy successor to the beloved Diablo 2. From gameplay and character progression to story and atmosphere, Diablo 4 seems to capture the essence of what makes a Diablo sequel successful and is likely to enjoy commercial success when it unleashes the gates of Hell on June 6. However, Diablo 4 is undeniably an expensive game, and the microtransaction prices, typically associated with free-to-play titles, appear out of place in a premium release. The future will reveal whether Diablo 4’s monetization strategy will be an isolated case or the start of a new trend in the industry.
