Excitement is in the air for Diablo 4 players! As Blizzard announced, a bonus weekend is set to commence on September 1, offering a hearty increase in gold and XP earnings. With Season 1 of the game in full swing, this is a perfect time for players to enhance their gameplay and resource gathering.
Experience points (XP) function as a progression metric in Diablo 4, enabling players to upgrade their character's health and core stats and generate skill points for customizing their skill tree. Usually earned through vanquishing nefarious monsters, the impending bonus weekend promises a 25% boost in these valuable points. Likewise, gold, the game's principal currency found during regular play, is also included in the bonus percentage. This in-game money allows players to purchase vital items like healing potions, enhance their armory, and partake in crafting procedures.
The bonus period is scheduled to start at 10 a.m. Pacific Daylight Time on September 1 and will run until 10 a.m. on September 5. It applies not only to the Seasonal Realms, an arena for emerging game content but also to the Eternal Realms, where non-season-influenced characters thrive. This increase in earnings also extends to Diablo 4's World Tiers, where rewards are proportional to the challenges faced. To verify the bonus activation, players only need to check the game for a fresh icon placed near the potion count.
This announcement was welcomed due to criticisms surrounding Diablo 4's economy's taxing nature. Resource demands such as gem upgrading and paragon board resetting entail substantial gold expenditures. Add to it the controversy after an exploit led to the duplication of items and gold, causing temporary suspension of trading; the bonus weekend news brings a sigh of relief.
Amidst the ongoing Season 1, Diablo 4 stole the limelight at Gamescom 2023 with the announcement of an even more exciting Season 2. With plenty of new content and much-desired features stirring anticipation, players are eager to see if Blizzard has more bonus weekends up its sleeve to alleviate the in-game grinding. No matter what, the upcoming bonus weekend propels an exciting avenue to enjoy the thrilling rides Diablo 4 offers!