Like many free-to-play games and some premium titles, Diablo Immortal features a monetized battle pass system. Players complete tasks in-game to progress through the battle pass and are rewarded with various materials and other in-game content. The main battle pass track is completely free, so Diablo Immortal players are somewhat rewarded regardless of whether they spend any money. However, there are two premium upgrades to the battle pass that lead to significantly better rewards.
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The first tier of the Diablo Immortal battle pass is referred to as the Empowered Battle Pass. The Empowered Battle Pass costs $4.99 each season and offers buyers greater rewards for each level they gain. Rewards for the Season Two Empowered Battle Pass are confirmed to include a Bloodsworn Weapon cosmetic at rank one, as well as the thorn-covered Bloodsworn Armor cosmetic at rank 40. Additional rewards like the Scoria currency, gems, and emoji will be spread throughout the rest of the battle pass.
Like with Diablo Immortal Season One, Season Two will also offer a Collector’s Empowered Battle Pass, a $14.99 alternative that doesn’t open a new track of unlocks but instead includes immediate premium rewards. Purchasing the Diablo Immortal Season Two Collector’s Empowered Battle Pass will immediately unlock the first 10 levels of the battle pass, as well as the Bloodsworn Avatar Frame and Bloodsworn Portal cosmetic. For those wanting a head start on battle pass progression, they’ll have to pay for it.
Purchasing battle pass progression is not a rare thing, of course. As far as monetization goes, the structure of Diablo Immortal’s battle pass isn’t much different from a lot of games. The scant amount of tangible rewards is another matter entirely, though, especially when it costs $14.99 for an avatar frame and a portal cosmetic. Diablo Immortal’s most heavily criticized monetization lies elsewhere.
Season Two of Diablo Immortal will officially begin on July 7, allowing players to begin progressing through the new battle pass. The battle pass will last through August 4, after which players will no longer have access to progression. Expect the full battle pass to be revealed as Season Two begins.
Diablo Immortal is available now on iOS and Android devices, as well as PC.
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