Diablo 3 Will Add Microtransactions — cinemablend.com

Blizzard is gearing up to release yet another major overhaul on Diablo 3. The patch, which will be begin testing very soon, adds new content and squashes a few bugs, while sprinkling in some "quality of life" improvements. The announcement's biggest surprise, however, revolves around the word "microtransactions." According to the patch notes, Blizzard is adding a new in-game currency called "Platinum" that players will use to purchase "wings, non-combat pets, and character portraits." However, none of these things will be available in the Americas or Europe.

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