The third entry into this series is “Sanctum of Bone” by Carly Anne West and can be read below. The Tales of Sanctuary is a collection of free-to-read Diablo IV short stories introducing a cast of new characters, with a few familiar faces sprinkled in. While its denizens may not have much in the way of material goods, they make up for it with rich stories to tell. Sanctuary is a volatile place-danger lurks at every turn and Lilith’s reappearance has ushered in a new era of hardships for those unfortunate enough to call these lands home. While concerns about Diablo Immortal‘s microtransactions were rife at the time of launch – given one report suggested US $150,000 was necessary to completely level a character – it appears these complaints have barely had an impact on keen players willing to fork out.Īs we head into the next chapter of Diablo Immortal, we’ll likely see the popular mobile spin-off continue to grow at impressive speed.Diablo IV Short Story: 'Sanctum of Bone' by Carly Anne West Originally Posted by Blizzard ( Official Post) Whether it be the voice-acted story, grinding for new loot, levelling your Battle Pass, competing in seasonal leaderboards, hanging with friends, or representing your chosen faction, you will probably be like me hunched over, trying to stay warm playing this game until hell freezes over.’

In the GamesHub review of Diablo Immortal, we noted how this loop engaged players, and encouraged spending with clever tactics: ‘ Diablo Immortal is built to keep going forever and sustain your interest the whole time. While in-game purchases were not necessary, they proved a worthy temptation for players keen to level up, and gear up. It effectively monetised its gameplay loop with snappy dungeon-crawling and fighting, leveraging the franchise’s passionate audience – initially, to the tune of US $1 million in earnings per day. Given the absence of a recent mainline Diablo game, it capitalised on its role as a strong bridge for Diablo fans awaiting news of Diablo 4. Read: Diablo Immortal Review – When hell freezes over How Diablo Immortal cemented its growthĭiablo Immortal‘s long-term success is hardly surprising, as the game was hitting financial milestones on a weekly basis following its launch.

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