Blizzard has released a new crossover between World of Warcraft and Diablo 4. With the “Warcraft Legends” come legendary skins from the history of the MMORPG to Sanctuary – for a hefty price. This frustrates many gamers, including MeinMMO editor Benedict Grothaus, who usually likes to pay to look good.
Yes, I often invest in skins, especially in Overwatch, Diablo, and WoW. If there’s one thing Blizzard can do, it’s visual design, especially when it comes to paid cosmetics. Already at the release of Diablo 4 I paid the criticized 25 euros for a skin… and then never played the class. Since the release in June 2023
– I checked closely – I have even spent 432 euros on platinum and skins.
Now there’s a new event running in Diablo 4, the “Warcraft Legends.” As a WoW veteran, this crossover really appeals to me, because just in character skins, there are a few things included that hit my nostalgia critically:
- The T2 sets for all classes or their counterparts where possible – especially Rogue/Hunter and Paladin look damn good
- The Raven Lord Anzu and Sindragosa as mount skins for the new basilisk mount from Lord of Hatred
- Illidan’s tattered wings as a back cosmetic and Gul’dan’s skull as a focus skin
Looking at the skins, I immediately felt the urge to open my wallet, even though I play none of the characters except for the Paladin (who is also my current WoW main) – except for the Warlock, who absolutely fascinates me. But the set looks rather “meh”.
However, the look at the price made me hesitate, and looking at the community, I am not the only one. When I looked at more of the event, I was almost speechless.
Blizzard charges over 170 euros for skins, hardly anyone is willing to pay
The event is divided into various items: class skins, mounts, and companions, as well as a reliquary that unlocks more cosmetics. Unlike previous events, such as the big (and also criticized) Doom collab, this reliquary is only partially free. Anyone who wants everything will pay again. In total, the cost comes to:
- 5,700 platinum for all class skins in the bundle (individually they would be 2,800 each and thus 8 times this)
- 2,800 platinum each for the two mounts (Anzu and Sindragosa)
- 2,500 platinum each for the two companions (a Tyrael Murloc and a Mini-Ragnaros)
- 2,000 platinum for a set with Illidan’s wings, the Bolvar of Azzinoth, Gul’dan’s skull, and Zhar’doom along with a player icon
- 1,500 platinum for a set of legendary weapon skins like Shadowgrasp (translated as “Shadowkiller”), Thori’dal, and Val’anyr
- 1,500 platinum for the reliquary, of which at least 6 of the individual parts are free – corresponding currency can be farmed in-game – but the others may need to be purchased additionally could
In total, the cost amounts to 21,300 platinum, which corresponds exactly to a platinum bundle for 150 and 25 euros each (in the cheapest case) – hence 175 euros. As a WoW fan, I actually want many of the skins, but I still wonder what demon possessed Blizzard at those prices…
“Your shop keeps me from paying money”
Apparently, I am not alone in this opinion. On Reddit, there are several threads discussing the new event. In one of them, the creator comes to a similar number as I do: what he wants would cost him 17,200 platinum or 150 US dollars (on Reddit). He states:
No. This is stupid nonsense and extraordinarily greedy. Instead of having a shopping cart with individual pricing to personalize the purchase and have something around 40-50 dollars for the desired items, I decide… to pay 0 dollars.
The stupidity of this tactic costs you my willingness to give you any money.
BroxiagrX on Reddit
In a further thread, players complain about the paid reliquary. Users in the comments are rather sober and merciless, saying: Those who are not willing to pay the money are not the target audience.
Behind all this is meticulous calculation. If it would make more sense to offer skins for less money, Blizzard would have already done so. However, the anger remains – and I can definitely understand it this time, even if I often defend the game studio.
I would like the skins, but in this case, I will almost certainly pass. The free skins already in the game are, at least for the Warlock, good enough, and at the moment I am not willing to support the pricing. Especially since Blizzard is currently a bit… out of touch: WoW is currently suffering from a disastrous patch, much is broken – and right now, Blizzard wants a lot of money for housing items
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