Enthusiasm for Diablo 4 is at an all-time high right now. The sport has reached unprecedented heights, thanks to the transformative updates from Season 4’s revamped loot and itemization system, as well as the innovative endgame activities and quality-of-life improvements introduced in Season 5.
As the horizon beckons, whispers of a seismic shift are emerging for Season 6, coinciding with the highly anticipated release of the inaugural expansion, Vessel of Hatred. It’s shrewd of Blizzard to incentivize new players to join the game at this moment, timing their free weekend offering perfectly.
On Steam, Blizzard’s Diablo 4 is currently offering a free-to-play trial period until Tuesday, August 27. Does the complimentary trial coincide with a significant, 40% discount on the standard edition of the game? Considering the multitude of gameplay, systemic, and mechanical refinements Diablo 4 has undergone in recent months, the timing of this trial serves a distinct purpose beyond mere game development.
During the trial, the Mom’s Blessing event commences concurrently, resulting in a significant boost to both XP earning capacity (upgraded by 35%) and gold drops (enhanced by an impressive 50%). Despite initial issues, Blizzard successfully resolved the bugs, ensuring players could seamlessly enter and enjoy the event without any concerns about bonus calculations being compromised.
Blizzard is revving up for an even more generous treasure trove by re-releasing the highly popular March of the Goblins event in-game. Regrettably, this event doesn’t begin until after the free weekend concludes and the Mom’s Blessing has taken place.
The March of the Goblins update introduces a significant expansion to the variety of Treasure Goblins in the game, significantly boosting the chances for players to encounter these elusive creatures. Don’t be surprised when you spot multiple occurrences of these phenomena simultaneously. As you progress, you’ll encounter additional Greed Shrines, and you’ll also find numerous spawns of these creatures following the defeat of the formidable Avarice the Gold-Cursed World Boss.
Get ready to embark on a thrilling adventure as March of the Goblins commences on August 27, promising a seven-day extravaganza of intensified goblin encounters that will keep you on your toes until September 3.
