Blizzard posted an announcement on their website that caused concern among Diablo fans . It is about Diablo IV , for which the studio is looking for an employee for the position of Product Manager for the store that will be available in the game. This raised concerns that Blizzard will put a lot of emphasis on in-game purchases and microtransactions. The creators emphasized that this will not affect the gameplay, although fans are still worried about the future of the series.
The announcement that Blizzard Entertainment is looking for someone to become Product Manager sparked outrage over the studio’s emphasis on this particular role in the production of the title:
Blizzard Entertainment is looking for an organized, motivated person with a passion to manage the store inside the game “Diablo IV”. This position is crucial to the commercial division of Diablo IV. The ideal candidate will be able to combine his experience in working in the gaming environment with careful attention to detail, developed interpersonal communication skills and a passion for satisfying our players. You will play a key role in the store management of Diablo IV for millions of players around the world.
On Reddit , players shared their concerns in the Diablo thread . One of the most popular statements is:
Please, somebody wake me up from this nightmare.
Diablo IV will be released in 2023.