Blizzard is apparently testing out the waters, asking players in a survey if they are fine with paying up to $100 for a Diablo 4 DLC.
Blizzard revealed Vessel of Hatred at this year’s BlizzCon. While we know the expansion is targeting for a late 2024 release, we still do not know how much will it cost.
The first details about a survey that included potential pricing were revealed in a Bellular News video. Blizzard reportedly inquired players about how much they’d be willing to pay for a Diablo 4 DLC, without specifically mentioning “Vessel of Hatred”. The survey presented four game editions, labeled A to D, with price points at $50, $70, $80, and $100.
Bellular shared a breakdown of the various game editions and the perks that come with each. Among these are highly anticipated features such as expanded Stash space and NPCs who grants access to your Stash and collects gold for players. Other benefits include four days of early access, among other things. Notably, the survey mentions early access to a Unique Items and Legendary Aspect available to players who opt for the priciest version of the game.
Please note this doesn’t mean we’ll have quality-of-life improvements gated behind game versions, especially with stash improvements still being worked on. We are more than 100% certain the developers would never agree on anything like that.
Anyway, here’s the table with all the potential game versions and perks, according to the survey:
| Content | Description | Option A | Option B | Option C | Option D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | The cost of the expansion | $69.99 | $49.99 | $79.99 | $99.99 |
| Hero Skin | A cosmetic armor (does not include stats), including 6 variations – one for each class. | Hero Skin (New Class) | Hero Skin (New Class) | Hero Skin (All Classes) | |
| Mount | A new mount type other than a horse. Could come with additional features, such as gaining new cosmetic upgrades for completing in-game achievements. | Unique Mount that evolves with achievements | Unique Mount | Unique Mount Armor | |
| Platinum (Instant) | A set amount of the currency used for Diablo IV’s cosmetic shop will be issued to your account instantly after purchase. | 2,000 ($20 Value) | 1,000 ($10 Value) | 3,000 ($30 Value) | |
| Platinum (per season for 1 year) | A set amount of the currency used for Diablo IV’s cosmetic shop will be issued to your account with the release of each Season to buy your favorite cosmetic items. | 1,000 ($40 Value) | 3,000 ($120 Value) | 2,000 ($80 Value) | |
| Wings | A cosmetic set of wings your player can equip in-game. Includes visual effects / animations. | Wings | Wings | ||
| Battle Pass | Access to the Premium track of the Battle Pass which comes with more rewards than the free track included for all players. | Full-year (4-Season) Accelerated Battle Pass ($100 Value) | 1 Premium Battle Pass ($10 Value) | Full-year (4 Season) Premium Battle Pass ($40 Value) | |
| Early Access | Early access to the game (4 days) | 4 days (Before Launch) | 4 days (Before Launch) | ||
| Companion | Non-player companion that accompanies you in-game providing some conveniences and utility such as access to your stash or gold pickups. | 1 Season before launch | 1 Season before launch | ||
| Town Portal Skin | A new, unique appearance and set of animations for your town portal. | Town Portal Skin | Town Portal Skin | ||
| Early Access to a Functional Item | Early access to a functional item in-game – such as a Unique piece of gear or a Legendary aspect before it’s released during the expansion. | Unique | Legendary Aspect | ||
| Additional Stash Space | Extra stash space to hold your loot. | 1 Stash Tab | 2 Stash Tabs | 2 Stash Tabs | |
| Base Game Included | Includes a copy of the Diablo 4 base game. | Diablo IV Included | DIablo IV Included |
Obviously, this is a common pre-marketing survey and it doesn’t mean Vessel of Hatred will cost that much, it’s just interesting to see all the options they are considering.