Diablo 4 players divided over Blizzard selling free beta reward for real money Blizzard EntertainmentThe decision to sell a version of a Diablo 4 beta reward has generated mixed responses from fans. Some think the move is genius, whereas some think it\u2019s a questionable play. The beta for Diablo 4 was a very successful time for the game. Blizzard eventually released stats after the first major beta, breaking down the overall stats. It showed that a ton of players got involved with the testing phase as fans were eager to get hands-on with the RPG looter. Now, the full game is finally out and is proving to be a big success. Die-hard fans and excited beginners are finally getting to cement their progress and explore the plagued world of Sanctuary. Some items have carried over from the beta as special rewards, but one item is causing a bit of a ruckus. The Wolf Pup cosmetic is an adorable addition to any player\u2019s inventory. It could only be obtained via the beta, that is until now \u2013 with a catch. Diablo 4 wolf beta reward now costs money? As stated by a post on the Diablo 4 subreddit: \u201cThe Beta Wolf Pack is in the shop for 1K.\u201d This equates to $9.99 or \u00a38.39. Given the state of some of the game\u2019s microtransactions, this doesn\u2019t seem too bad. However, one player commented that the reward was actually in the beta and explained it was \u201cThe reward for getting to level 20 in the first beta.\u201d But there\u2019s a big difference being overlooked that some players seemed to realize quite quickly. \u201cIt\u2019s different. The one from the beta is a black wolf with red and black coloring for the pouch. The store one is a white wolf with a different color pouch,\u201d pointed out one user. So, the OG Wolf Pup with black and red coloring is still the beta reward that can\u2019t be bought, and the new white one is the same design \u2013 but with new special colors. This decision has most certainly left players on the fence. One user said: \u201cIt was free for everyone in the beta. So\u2026 It\u2019s a win win for everyone,\u201d commenting that it\u2019s good that players have been able to obtain the item for free \u2013 although not the original design. On the other hand, another user flipped the argument on its head, arguing: \u201cPeople defending this is problematic. Goes to show they\u2019ll be able to get away with sneaky p2w later with the accelerated Battle Pass. Rod Ferguson got this exact question thrown at him recently, \u2018how do you separate achievement cosmetics from bought cosmetics?\u2019 Then next day this happens.\u201d It\u2019s certainly an interesting little point so early on in this game\u2019s lifecycle. In other bizarre circumstances, other Diablo 4 players are buying microtransactions just to be able to play the game at all.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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