For many in the Diablo community, Season 8 has become a lesson in how not to Diablo IV Gold overhaul a progression system. Unless significant changes are made, the Reliquary will remain a cautionary tale rather than a bold new direction.

Diablo 4’s Reliquary System Turns Seasonal Progression Into a Monetization Minefield

With the launch of Season 8, Diablo 4 introduced a complete overhaul of its seasonal progression in the form of the Reliquary system. Billed as a way to give players more control over their rewards, the new system has instead left much of the community bewildered-and in many cases, frustrated. What was meant to enhance the experience of grinding through a season has, for many, turned into a microtransaction minefield.

At the heart of the criticism is the way the Reliquary system has replaced the traditional battle pass. While the original battle pass was a linear path filled with free and premium rewards, the Reliquary breaks things into separate categories of unlockables, which players can unlock using Favor Tokens. These tokens are earned through gameplay, but Blizzard has also tied them directly to its premium currency, Platinum.

The biggest problem? Everything in the Reliquary system that can be unlocked with Favor Tokens can also be bought outright with Platinum. As pointed out by Reddit user Loika, this design effectively creates a situation where the game constantly tempts players with the faster, paid route. Worse, the game’s user interface pushes the Platinum purchase option to the forefront. One example shows a cosmetic armor set available for 15 tokens or 750 Platinum (around $7.50), with the Platinum purchase button prominently displayed and no confirmation screen to prevent accidental purchases.

This lack of a confirmation prompt has become a major point of contention, particularly when it comes to accidental spending. One click-especially if you’re moving quickly through menus-can instantly deduct real money from your account. While this is concerning on PC, the situation is arguably worse for D4 Gold console players.