Diablo 4’s new battle pass, “Reliquaries,” has players up in arms, and not just with swords—the overhaul slashed Platinum rewards from 700 to 200, chopped out fan-favorite cosmetics, and left diehards wondering if they’re paying real cash for digital breadcrumbs. Reddit is ablaze, Blizzard is keeping quiet, and folks are threatening to take their wallets elsewhere. Looks like the only thing more legendary than loot this season is player frustration—curious about what’s fueling the uproar?
Discontent is brewing in the Diablo 4 community, and it’s not just about loot drops this time. Season 8 has rolled in with a controversial new battle pass system called Reliquaries, and players are, well, not exactly thrilled. Inspired by Call of Duty’s more flexible model, Reliquaries let players pick and choose some rewards, but the trade-off hasn’t landed well with longtime fans.
The biggest complaint? The premium battle pass now gives out a measly 200 Platinum instead of the old 700. That’s a pretty steep drop, especially when, across other games, the pass usually covers itself—buy one, play, and you can nab the next for free. Not here, apparently. The loss of Platinum stings, but that’s not the only cut. Cosmetics like emotes, headstones, titles, and emblems have vanished from the premium tracks, making the pass feel lighter—but not in a good way.
Players have taken to the Diablo 4 subreddit with pitchforks (digital, of course), flooding it with complaints about the lack of value. Many say the old system was more rewarding, both regarding shiny currency and cool-looking gear. Some are even vowing to spend their hard-earned cash elsewhere, feeling the new setup just isn’t worth the price tag. With community feedback being a major driver for past updates, many are frustrated that their concerns about the battle pass changes seem to be going unheard. The continuous evolution of live service games typically responds to player input, but Diablo 4 seems to be bucking this trend.
Blizzard hasn’t helped its case by being tight-lipped. The company mentioned upcoming changes for other systems but stayed quiet about any fixes for the battle pass itself. Season 8’s launch is already affecting player retention ahead of the highly anticipated Diablo x Berserk crossover, casting doubt on the game’s future momentum. With Season 8 running until June 2025, that’s a long time for players to stew.
The economic impact is real, too. If you want every reward, you’ll need to open your wallet wider than before, and the perceived value is dropping fast. For a franchise famous for its loot, Diablo 4’s battle pass makeover isn’t exactly legendary.
Unless Blizzard changes course, they may find that player frustration, not demons, is the biggest threat to Sanctuary this year. Who knew Platinum could cause such a storm?