Of the announcements at Blizzconline’s Opening Ceremony,Diablo 2Resurrectedwas undoubtedly one of the biggest, offering fans a return to the classic ARPG game more than 20 years later. And while many longtime fans of the franchise are excited to pick the game back up, there are likely some concerns as far as how the game is monetized. Luckily, Blizzard has now confirmed thatDiablo 2: Resurrectedwon’t feature in-game microtransactions.
In a group interview following the Opening Ceremony,Diablo 2 Resurrecteddevelopers Matthew Cederquist and Robert Gallerini confirmed that the game will not feature microtransactions or an in-game shop. Throughout the interview, the developers reiterated that the goal withDiablo 2Resurrectedis to have as similar of an experience to the original as possible, even mechanically. That also means keeping it free and clear of monetization while playing.
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WithDiablo 3’s Auction Housebeing a controversial change when it first launched, andDiablo Immortal’s monetization methods still being something of a question mark – and a contentious question mark at that – it’s understandable that some fans may have been worried thatDiablo 2would feature some sort of outside DLC or cosmetic items, so the news should come as reassuring to many.
The game currently has a 2021 launch window and will release at $39.99. That’s a seemingly fair price for what fans are getting, considering that it will also includeDiablo 2’s DLC expansion Lord of Destruction.While the game didn’t come as a surprise for many,Diablo 2 Resurrectionleakeda few weeks ago, it’s still something that fans have been asking for for years, and it seems that their time has finally come.
For those wondering when they can get their hands on the game, there hasn’t been a specific announcement yet, but the team is planning a series of “single-player focused” technical alphas, the first of which is “coming soon.” However, neither an exact date for the first test nor the exact scope of the test has been pinned down quite yet. Hopefully, though, that test will come sooner rather than later.
With the game committed to authenticity, hardcore fans of the franchise are seemingly getting everything they could ask for out of the game, while new players get to experience an enhanced version for the first time. Knowing thatDiablo 2Resurrecteddoesn’t feature microtransactions should help players breathe a sigh of relief, on top of all the other details about the remake.
Diablo 2 Resurrectedis in development for PC and Consoles.
