Diablo 4 Pets: Are the New Microtransactions Worth It?
Diablo 4 has introduced non-combat pets to its in-game shop with the Pale Perry and Quillgem Scamp bundles. This is the first time Diablo 4 has featured pets in the shop, a common practice in Blizzard's World of Warcraft. Diablo 4 Items Each bundle costs 2,500 Platinum Coins, roughly $25.
The Pale Perry Bundle includes the Pale Perry Prestige Pet, the Perry Horn Mount Trophy, and The Golden Goat Emblem and banner. The Quillgem Scamp Bundle features the Quillgem Scamp Prestige Pet, Quillgem Star Mount Trophy, and Screeching Scam Emblem. While some players are excited, many feel the prices are too high. Players can earn Dorian the Raven for free in Season 7.
Diablo 4's First Shop Pets: A Sign of Things to Come?
With the addition of the Pale Perry and Quillgem Scamp bundles, Diablo 4 takes a page from World of Warcraft's monetization strategy. Blizzard has been experimenting with microtransactions since 2009. In Diablo 3, pets were often rewards. Now, Diablo 4 offers them for purchase.
These bundles add lore to the pets. Pale Perry's description hints at a dark origin, while the Quillgem Scamp is described as a wealthy runt. But the $25 price tag has drawn criticism, u4gm diablo 4 items especially since Diablo 4 has a history of expensive cosmetics. Blizzard will likely release both paid and free cosmetic options.