Diablo 4's battle pass comes at a time when many paid AAA games have begun including them at launch. Whether you're on board or not for it becoming industry standard, this article covers what we know about how it will work when the fourth entry in the series opens its gates.
Diablo 4 Battle Pass
Diablo IV's post-launch support relies on a seasonal model, which should be familiar to anyone who's played its predecessor.
Features like Diablo III's free season journey return, and completing its objectives acts as one way to progress through the newly-introduced battle pass, alongside playing the ARPG regularly.
Blizzard has confirmed prior to launch that Diablo IV's battle pass "has both free rewards (cosmetics, premium currency, and gameplay boosts) and paid rewards (cosmetics and premium currency only)."
The premium battle pass is said to cost around $10 – although its price may change in the lead-up to or after launch –, while its tiers "provide no in-game power or advantage over other players," according to the developer.
Some of the cosmetic items locked behind them are exclusive to the battle pass, while the premium currency can be used in the game's cosmetic store to purchase additional armor.
The free tiers do provide certain season boosts that can, for example, increase the rate at which you gain experience, making leveling multiple characters within a season quicker.
Although you have the option to purchase Diablo IV battle pass tiers, this won't accelerate the pace at which you earn season boosts, since applying them also requires you to hit certain level milestones.
All other rewards can, however, be unlocked instantly via tier purchases. It is currently unclear whether or not we'll have the option to progress through battle passes from past seasons after they conclude.
That is what we know so far about Diablo IV's battle pass and what you can expect from it. For more on the game, check out what we know about its party size and obtaining the Temptation mount.
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