Diablo Immortal Fans Get Rude $500,000 Shock Amidst Its Growing Popularity

Published 06/27/2022, 1:10 PM EDT

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The concept of micro-transactions in games is a very controversial topic. While many of the titles already have it, it seems like the latest offering from Blizzard Entertainment, in its Diablo franchise, has taken things to the next level altogether. And it’s not for a good reason at all.

In case anyone missed it, Diablo Immortal recently made its way to the Mobile platform as well as the PC. The new entry in the long-running series also features micro-transactions for players to level up in the game. However, one of its users recently found out that the price to completely max out their character is beyond imagination.

More than $500,000 is what it takes to max out your character in Diablo Immortal

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Immortal is the free-to-play, MMORPG, made by Blizzard Entertainment and NetEase. Its story is set between the events of the second and third Diablo offerings. Players get the option to choose a character class. They can choose to be Barbarian, Wizard, Monk, Necromancer, Demon Hunter, or Crusader.

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Diablo Immortal runs on the business model of unlocking content through micro-transactions. Yes, one can also unlock it all by simply playing but the option is for those who don’t want to spend too much time fighting against the bosses to level up.

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However, those players who are interested in making their in-game characters gain supreme levels are now frustrated with Diablo Immortal. At least it seems to be the case with one such fan who recently revealed that they found out about how the Blizzard game tricks you into spending more money than previously thought.

 

The Reddit user, ShiftYourCarcass, shared an extensive post, mentioning that to max out one’s character, Diablo Immortal requires an amount of over $500,000. Simply put, players need to have this much money to reach the utmost, god-level with their characters, with the six legendary gems.

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To be precise, you have to shell out “Over 540,000$ to max out your Diablo immortal character,” wrote the Reddit user.

Diablo Immortal is now available for mobile and PC worldwide.

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What are your thoughts on the aspect of micro-transaction in this title? Also, do you think games these days tend to lure players into spending more real-life money? Don’t forget to share your views in the comments below.

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Mintu Tomar

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Mintu Tomar is an eSports author at EssentiallySports. After completing his bachelor's in Philosophy, he has followed his passion for covering news as a budding journalist. He lives and breathes video games and is a die-hard Call of Duty fan.
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