You can trust VideoGamer. Our team of gaming experts spend hours testing and reviewing the latest games, to ensure you're reading the most comprehensive guide possible. Rest assured, all imagery and advice is unique and original. Check out how we test and review games hereDiablo 4 is the most live-service ARPG Blizzard has ever made, adapting a number of modern mechanics to keep players invested in order to sell microtransactions. Alongside timed seasons with their own unique mechanics, Blizzard has made use of the now-standard Battle Pass system to engage players.However, it seems that the Diablo studio is planning to abandon its current Battle Pass system for something more modern as the game continues to evolve.Diablo 4 will remove battle passesSpeaking to Game File (paywalled), head of Diablo Rod Fergusson explained that the current form of the Battle Pass in Diablo 4 is an antiquated system. Instead, the Blizzard executive wants to move towards a more freeform system where players decide what to unlock seen in games like Call of Duty.We do think battle passes are probably an antiquated system now, the series lead explained. There are different ways to gamify and to give the players more agency. So I think what I would say is, watch this space for us. I think were going to be introducing some interesting things.Alongside the newly revamped mechanic, Fergusson also wants to introduce more flamboyant cosmetic items to Diablo 4 in new updates. Inspired by the recent World of Warcraft cosmetics collaboration, Fergusson reveals the team at Blizzard discusses new collabs all the time.Considering the massive number of collaborations in other Activision-Blizzard properties, it seems extremely likely that we could see more IP come to the new Diablo game. Lets just hope we dont have to deal with a Nicki Minaj crossover.For more coverage surrounding Blizzards epic ARPG series, check out our podcast interview with its creator David Brevik. Additionally, read about why Blizzard has already given up on annual expansion releases for D4 or find out which Diablo game is the least popular now.Diablo 4Platform(s):PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S/XGenre(s):Action, Action RPG, RPGSubscribe to our newsletters!By subscribing, you agree to our Privacy Policy and may receive occasional deal communications; you can unsubscribe anytime.Share