After Rod Fergusson confirmed the next stage for Diablo 4’s live service model, the community expressed their dissatisfaction with the announcement of annual expansions.
The Season of the Malignant is nearly over, leaving Diablo 4 fans feeling disappointed. Many players have expressed frustration over the lack of content introduced in Season 1, causing them to criticize Blizzard’s live-service approach. Meanwhile, Rod Fergusson, Diablo General Manager, has recently announced that the game will receive annual expansions, sparking further backlash.
Following the recent announcement, fans have been drawing comparisons between the business model of Diablo 3 and expressing their dissatisfaction with the current direction of Diablo 4. Reddit user wahobely shared their disappointment, stating, “When I initially purchased this game and discovered its subpar quality, I held onto hope that Blizzard would rectify it, similar to what they did with Diablo 3. I invested numerous seasons into that game, feeling it was worth the money. However, now Blizzard expects me to pay $70 every year just to play this game?”
I’ve been generally happy with the game but I’m not paying $70 in a year for a new update
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Blizzard’s failure to address the numerous bugs in Diablo has sparked strong criticism from its dedicated fanbase, who also consistently highlight the repetitive nature of its gameplay.
Reddit user The_cosmic_penguin expressed their frustration, stating, “I’ve reached my breaking point. They expect us to shell out money for mediocre cosmetics that we only get to enjoy briefly during loading screens. And then they want us to pay for a battle pass to access more of the same, but at a slightly faster rate! And on top of all that, they expect us to pay for expansions as well.”
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Diablo 4 players slammed Blizzard live service policy again
During an interview with Dexerto, Rod Fergusson, the General Manager of Diablo, confirmed that the team is currently engaged in developing a framework that will allow them to release various forms of content over the coming years. Fergusson emphasized that their primary focus for the live service revolves around quarterly seasons and annual expansions.
The General Manager’s statement sparked a strong and negative response from players, who accused him of prioritizing investors over their concerns. “Blizzard’s attitude towards Diablo 4 reflects the fundamental issues with this game,” expressed Reddit user afterpie123, summarizing the overall sentiment.
They persisted, stating that previous remarks had echoed the sentiment: instead of creating a game, they designed a financial instrument solely for the purpose of generating profit and benefiting investors.
BlizzardDiablo 4 players don’t agree with the business model confirmed by Fergusson.
According to a reddit user named Brutalicore3919, when comparing the release of Diablo 4 to Baldur’s Gate 3, it becomes evident that the developers of the latter were more dedicated to providing a comprehensive description of their game from a different perspective. This discrepancy is particularly noticeable when contrasting studios like Larian and Blizzard. The user specifically highlighted that individuals such as Fergusson from Blizzard seem to prioritize political aspects over game development.
As players eagerly anticipate the forthcoming promises of Season 2, they can also stay informed about the end date of Diablo 4 Season 1 and explore the anticipated features awaiting Diablo 4 fans in Blizzard’s latest ARPG.
