• Latest
  • Trending
Diablo IV

Diablo IV’s Battle Pass Sparks Outrage Over Stingy Rewards

2 years ago
Such Brave Girls Season 2 Review 1

Such Brave Girls Season 2 Review: A Feral Examination of Modern British Decay

DanDaDan Season 2 Review

DanDaDan Season 2 Review: Anime’s Bold Evolution Beyond Entertainment

Happy Gilmore 2

Happy Gilmore 2 Swings for July 25 Debut With Full Original Trio

5 hours ago
Tracker Season 2 Review

Tracker Season 3 Sets July Cameras, 2026-27 TV Return

5 hours ago
Jurassic World Rebirth Review

Spielberg’s Notes Fuel ‘Jurassic World Rebirth’ as Box Office Ignites

5 hours ago
Dakota Johnson

Dakota Johnson to Helm Autism Drama After Cannes Reveal

5 hours ago
KPop Demon Hunters Review

Animated Hit ‘K-Pop: Demon Hunters’ Sets Spotify, Billboard Milestones

5 hours ago
Puyo Puyo Tetris 2S Review

Puyo Puyo Tetris 2S Review: When Two Worlds Collide on Switch 2

Dora and the Search for Sol Dorado Review

Dora and the Search for Sol Dorado Review: A Surprisingly Profound Journey Into Lost Innocence

All the Sharks Review

All the Sharks Review: A Refreshing Dive into a New Kind of Reality TV

Brick Review

Brick Review: When the Walls Are Within

The Sandman Season 2 Review

The Sandman Season 2 Review: Portrait of a Ponderous God

  • Home
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms and Conditions
  • Gazettely Review Guidelines
Sunday, July 6, 2025
GAZETTELY
  • Home
  • Movie and TV News
    Happy Gilmore 2

    Happy Gilmore 2 Swings for July 25 Debut With Full Original Trio

    Tracker Season 2 Review

    Tracker Season 3 Sets July Cameras, 2026-27 TV Return

    Jurassic World Rebirth Review

    Spielberg’s Notes Fuel ‘Jurassic World Rebirth’ as Box Office Ignites

    Dakota Johnson

    Dakota Johnson to Helm Autism Drama After Cannes Reveal

    KPop Demon Hunters Review

    Animated Hit ‘K-Pop: Demon Hunters’ Sets Spotify, Billboard Milestones

    Elio Review

    Military Advisers Helped “Elio” Get Space Right—Here’s How

    Sinners

    Producer Reveals “Sinners” Bought Costumes From Stalled “Blade” Reboot

    Jurassic World Rebirth

    ‘Jurassic World Rebirth’ Devours $137 M Holiday Debut Without IMAX Screens

    One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest

    Cuckoo’s Nest Sequel Series Targets 2025 Anniversary

  • Movie and TV Reviews
    Such Brave Girls Season 2 Review 1

    Such Brave Girls Season 2 Review: A Feral Examination of Modern British Decay

    DanDaDan Season 2 Review

    DanDaDan Season 2 Review: Anime’s Bold Evolution Beyond Entertainment

    Dora and the Search for Sol Dorado Review

    Dora and the Search for Sol Dorado Review: A Surprisingly Profound Journey Into Lost Innocence

    All the Sharks Review

    All the Sharks Review: A Refreshing Dive into a New Kind of Reality TV

    Brick Review

    Brick Review: When the Walls Are Within

    The Sandman Season 2 Review

    The Sandman Season 2 Review: Portrait of a Ponderous God

    Nyaight of the Living Cat Review

    Nyaight of the Living Cat Review: Resisting the Urge to Pet

    Maa Review

    Maa Review: Kajol Shines, But the Horror Flatlines

    Pretty Thing Review

    Pretty Thing Review: A Stylish Thriller Without the Thrills

  • Game Reviews
    Puyo Puyo Tetris 2S Review

    Puyo Puyo Tetris 2S Review: When Two Worlds Collide on Switch 2

    Camper Van: Make it Home Review

    Camper Van: Make it Home Review: Designing Tranquility

    Dragon is Dead Review

    Dragon is Dead Review: Forging a God from Spare Parts

    Tamagotchi Plaza Review

    Tamagotchi Plaza Review: Nostalgia Isn’t Enough

    Ruffy and the Riverside Review

    Ruffy and the Riverside Review: Swapping Style for Substance

    Rise of Industry 2 Review

    Rise of Industry 2 Review: Capitalism with Consequences

    Survival Kids Review

    Survival Kids Review: Fun with Friends, A Chore Alone

    Ashwood Valley Review

    Ashwood Valley Review: Pretty Pixels, Poor Play

    Cattle Country Review

    Cattle Country Review: Forging a Life on the Pixelated Frontier

  • The Bests
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Movie and TV News
    Happy Gilmore 2

    Happy Gilmore 2 Swings for July 25 Debut With Full Original Trio

    Tracker Season 2 Review

    Tracker Season 3 Sets July Cameras, 2026-27 TV Return

    Jurassic World Rebirth Review

    Spielberg’s Notes Fuel ‘Jurassic World Rebirth’ as Box Office Ignites

    Dakota Johnson

    Dakota Johnson to Helm Autism Drama After Cannes Reveal

    KPop Demon Hunters Review

    Animated Hit ‘K-Pop: Demon Hunters’ Sets Spotify, Billboard Milestones

    Elio Review

    Military Advisers Helped “Elio” Get Space Right—Here’s How

    Sinners

    Producer Reveals “Sinners” Bought Costumes From Stalled “Blade” Reboot

    Jurassic World Rebirth

    ‘Jurassic World Rebirth’ Devours $137 M Holiday Debut Without IMAX Screens

    One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest

    Cuckoo’s Nest Sequel Series Targets 2025 Anniversary

  • Movie and TV Reviews
    Such Brave Girls Season 2 Review 1

    Such Brave Girls Season 2 Review: A Feral Examination of Modern British Decay

    DanDaDan Season 2 Review

    DanDaDan Season 2 Review: Anime’s Bold Evolution Beyond Entertainment

    Dora and the Search for Sol Dorado Review

    Dora and the Search for Sol Dorado Review: A Surprisingly Profound Journey Into Lost Innocence

    All the Sharks Review

    All the Sharks Review: A Refreshing Dive into a New Kind of Reality TV

    Brick Review

    Brick Review: When the Walls Are Within

    The Sandman Season 2 Review

    The Sandman Season 2 Review: Portrait of a Ponderous God

    Nyaight of the Living Cat Review

    Nyaight of the Living Cat Review: Resisting the Urge to Pet

    Maa Review

    Maa Review: Kajol Shines, But the Horror Flatlines

    Pretty Thing Review

    Pretty Thing Review: A Stylish Thriller Without the Thrills

  • Game Reviews
    Puyo Puyo Tetris 2S Review

    Puyo Puyo Tetris 2S Review: When Two Worlds Collide on Switch 2

    Camper Van: Make it Home Review

    Camper Van: Make it Home Review: Designing Tranquility

    Dragon is Dead Review

    Dragon is Dead Review: Forging a God from Spare Parts

    Tamagotchi Plaza Review

    Tamagotchi Plaza Review: Nostalgia Isn’t Enough

    Ruffy and the Riverside Review

    Ruffy and the Riverside Review: Swapping Style for Substance

    Rise of Industry 2 Review

    Rise of Industry 2 Review: Capitalism with Consequences

    Survival Kids Review

    Survival Kids Review: Fun with Friends, A Chore Alone

    Ashwood Valley Review

    Ashwood Valley Review: Pretty Pixels, Poor Play

    Cattle Country Review

    Cattle Country Review: Forging a Life on the Pixelated Frontier

  • The Bests
No Result
View All Result
GAZETTELY
No Result
View All Result
Diablo IV

Oppenheimer Movie: Minor Historical Inaccuracy Caught by Sharp-Eyed Viewer

Gaming's Broken Promises: 10 Developers Who Let Us Down

Home Games PlayStation

Diablo IV’s Battle Pass Sparks Outrage Over Stingy Rewards

Diablo IV's live-service mode faces criticism as players struggle to afford in-game items with the battle pass rewards.

Naser Nahandian by Naser Nahandian
2 years ago
in Games, News, PC Games, PlayStation, Xbox
Reading Time: 2 mins read
A A
0
Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on PinterestShare on WhatsAppShare on Telegram

Diablo IV recently launched its live-service mode, and while fans were eager to dive into the action, they found themselves facing a frustrating predicament. The battle pass, a staple in many live-service games, rewards players with premium currency as they progress through tiers.

However, the premium currency earnings in Diablo IV seem insufficient to purchase even the cheapest items available in the in-game shop.

Insufficient Platinum Rewards

As players complete the battle pass, they receive 666 platinum, an amount that falls short when it comes to buying items from the microtransaction shop. The most affordable item in the shop costs 800 platinum, leaving players 134 platinum short. Even if they save up all the battle pass rewards, they will still lack the necessary platinum to purchase next season’s battle pass, which costs 1,000 platinum.

The premium currency reward system in Diablo IV is quite different from other live-service games like Fortnite, Call of Duty, and Halo Infinite. In these games, players receive enough premium currency from the battle pass rewards to save up for the next season’s pass. However, Diablo IV’s stingy approach has left players feeling shortchanged and frustrated.

If Diablo IV maintains the current platinum reward amount and the same battle pass cost, the situation is likely to worsen. Players will struggle to accumulate enough platinum to afford future battle passes, leading to extended wait times between purchases. This disparity raises concerns about the game’s overall reward system and the impact it will have on player experience and engagement.

Damage Control and Reassurance

After a rocky start with a problematic update, Blizzard had to engage in damage control to address community concerns. The live-stream reassurance might have eased some tensions, but the premium currency situation remains a contentious issue.

Just like the challenges faced in the game, Blizzard must now find a way to respec and redeem itself from this misstep. The future of Diablo IV’s live-service mode will heavily rely on how the developers respond to the player feedback and address the premium currency woes.

As the community eagerly waits for changes and improvements, only time will tell if Blizzard can navigate its way out of this quagmire and steer Diablo IV’s live-service format towards a more satisfying and rewarding experience.

Tags: Adventure gameBlizzard EntertainmentDiabloDiablo IVFighting gameHack and slashMultiplayer video game
Previous Post

Oppenheimer Movie: Minor Historical Inaccuracy Caught by Sharp-Eyed Viewer

Next Post

Gaming’s Broken Promises: 10 Developers Who Let Us Down

Discussion about this post

Try AI Movie Recommender

Gazettely AI Movie Recommender

This Week's Top Reads

  • Ice Road Vengeance Review

    Ice Road: Vengeance Review – Liam Neeson’s Diminishing Returns Continue

    1 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • Stand Your Ground Review: All Action, No Substance

    1 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • Mix Tape Review: A Story Told on Two Sides of a Cassette

    1 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • The Sound Review: A Long Way Down

    1 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • Heads of State Review: Elba and Cena Carry the Ticket

    1 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • Pretty Thing Review: A Stylish Thriller Without the Thrills

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • Love Island USA Season 7 Review: Summer’s Hottest Guilty Pleasure Returns

    1 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0

Must Read Articles

Such Brave Girls Season 2 Review 1
Entertainment

Such Brave Girls Season 2 Review: A Feral Examination of Modern British Decay

2 hours ago
DanDaDan Season 2 Review
Entertainment

DanDaDan Season 2 Review: Anime’s Bold Evolution Beyond Entertainment

3 hours ago
Dora and the Search for Sol Dorado Review
Entertainment

Dora and the Search for Sol Dorado Review: A Surprisingly Profound Journey Into Lost Innocence

17 hours ago
The Sandman Season 2 Review
Entertainment

The Sandman Season 2 Review: Portrait of a Ponderous God

1 day ago
Maa Review
Movies

Maa Review: Kajol Shines, But the Horror Flatlines

3 days ago
Loading poll ...
Coming Soon
Who is the best director in the horror thriller genre?

Gazettely is your go-to destination for all things gaming, movies, and TV. With fresh reviews, trending articles, and editor picks, we help you stay informed and entertained.

© 2021-2024 All Rights Reserved for Gazettely

What’s Inside

  • Movie & TV Reviews
  • Game Reviews
  • Featured Articles
  • Latest News
  • Editorial Picks

Quick Links

  • Home
  • About US
  • Contact Us
  • Advertise with Us
  • Review Guidelines

Follow Us

Facebook X-twitter Youtube Instagram
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Movies
  • Entertainment News
  • Movie and TV Reviews
  • TV Shows
  • Game News
  • Game Reviews
  • Contact Us

© 2024 All Rights Reserved for Gazettely

Go to mobile version