Diablo 4 was considered as the “magnum opus of Blizzard” according to the internet. The title made by Blizzard received universal acclaim when it was first released in June of 2023. The game had generated around $666 million after the first week of its launch and crossed a billion dollars in revenue as of October 2024.

Diablo 4 was Blizzard’s magnum opus | Image Credits: Blizzard Entertainment

Diablo 4 is an Arpg where players have to level up bit by bit and obtain stronger equipment by defeating increasingly difficult enemies. The 2023 title was commended for its procedurally generated dungeons, atmosphere, storytelling, etc. But a few months after release, the entire in-game economy was and still is in shambles. How did the economy crash in an online RPG game? Let’s find out.

What happened to Diablo 4’s economy?

Diablo 4‘s main transaction and trading currency is gold which players can get by completing quests, defeating elite enemies,...