Blizzard Shares Details on Diablo 4’s Post-Game
Blizzard has recently shared more information on the post-game of Diablo 4, and fans are eagerly anticipating its release. As Diablo 4 is expected to be a live-service game, Blizzard is counting on Battle Passes to retain player interest in the post-game.
Battle Passes to Keep Players Engaged
However, players should brace themselves for a significant time investment, as Diablo 4 associate game director Joe Piepiora revealed in a recent interview with PC Gamer. The Battle Passes are expected to take “roughly 80 hours” to complete, and even longer if players want their characters to reach the maximum level. This means players can expect to spend up to 90 or 100 hours per season if they aim to max out a single character.
Expect a Significant Time Investment in Diablo 4’s Battle Passes
“Right now, the battle pass, when you’re figuring in completing the season journey alongside doing other content in the game, you’re looking at roughly 80 hours worth of time invested to complete the entirety of the battle pass,” said Piepiora. “To level a character to level 100 could take a little longer than that based on how you play.”
This is just an estimate and the actual time needed to complete the Battle Pass may vary based on skill level, engagement, and pass content. Nonetheless, unlocking all rewards and reaching the max level requires a substantial time commitment to Diablo 4’s post-game.
Diablo 4’s Endgame: How Much Time You Need to Invest
Blizzard has revealed that each season of Diablo IV will last approximately three months, allowing players a little over 90 days to complete the Battle Pass, which requires around 80 hours of playtime.
For dedicated players, this may not be too much of an issue, especially since participating in each “seasonal journey” will contribute towards completing the Battle Pass. However, for more casual players, this could be a daunting time commitment, and it’s worth considering before taking on Diablo 4’s endgame.
Despite this, Luis Piepiora, the lead game designer for Diablo 4, recognizes that this level of investment may not appeal to everyone, and emphasizes that the game’s post-game content is optional for those who simply wish to experience the story. Players can return to the game whenever new expansions or story content releases, and Piepiora assures that Blizzard has ensured that grinding in the endgame is not the “only way to play Diablo 4”.
Diablo 4 platforms
Despite causing some uncertainty, Microsoft’s impending acquisition of Blizzard will not affect the scheduled release of Diablo 4 on June 6 later this year. The game will be available on multiple platforms, including PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X.
Diablo 4’s endgame is optional for those who prefer to experience the story, despite the significant time investment it may require. The impending release of Diablo 4 has thrilled fans of the franchise who are eagerly anticipating what the game has to offer.