Blizzard’s latest attempt at a high-profile crossover has backfired. The highly anticipated Diablo 4 x Berserk collaboration, which launched earlier this week, is drawing widespread backlash from the community for what many are calling a “cash grab” and “bare-bones” crossover event.

Six Cosmetic Sets, One Massive Price Tag

To get everything in the Berserk-themed cosmetic line-up, players will need to cough up roughly 16,500 Platinum—Diablo 4’s premium in-game currency. That’s just under $150 USD that’s $235 AUD in real-world money and requires purchasing Blizzard’s most expensive Platinum bundle It’s also twice the price of the Vessel of Hatred Expansion Like WTF.

There are no bundles, no discounts, and no gameplay content tied to the crossover. Just cosmetics. And for many players, that’s where the problem begins.

“This is a $150 skin pack,” one Reddit user posted in a now-upvoted thread. “No quests, no events, nothing that actually pays tribute to Berserk beyond a visual reskin. This is peak corporate apathy.”

Comparisons to Diablo Immortal Raise Eyebrows

Ironically, Diablo Immortal, Blizzard’s free-to-play mobile entry, appears to be giving Berserk fans more for their time. The crossover event in Immortal reportedly includes themed quests, bosses inspired by characters like Nosferatu Zodd, and an in-universe Eclipse-style event that nods to Berserk’s darkest arc.

In contrast, Diablo 4 players are offered six class-specific armor sets that mimic the look of Guts’ Berserker Armor and other nods to the manga’s aesthetic. But there’s no narrative integration, no special event, and no accompanying story content.

Many players have noted that even Fortnite’s anime crossovers—while pricey—come with dedicated in-game events and mechanics that at least attempt to immerse players in the source material.

A Missed Opportunity

The crossover had all the ingredients for success. Berserk is a beloved and culturally significant dark fantasy series, and Diablo 4—with its gritty tone and hellish setting—should have been a natural match. Instead, what fans got feels hollow.

“It’s like Blizzard just wanted to slap Berserk’s name on a price tag and call it a day,” said streamer and ARPG content creator GaelinX. “No Guts, no Griffith, no Skull Knight—just outfits. For $150. They’re banking on the collector whales.”

The sentiment has spread beyond social media, with several prominent Diablo community figures and YouTubers slamming the crossover in video reviews and opinion pieces. One called it “a cynical monetization ploy masquerading as a tribute.”

Blizzard Remains Silent

As of publication, Blizzard has not responded to the criticism or indicated whether future collaborations will come with more substantial content. The studio also hasn’t announced plans to offer the Berserk bundle at a lower price point, despite the mounting frustration from players.

The timing of this controversy is unfortunate for Blizzard, which is already working to rebuild goodwill ahead of Diablo 4’s major 2026 expansion, Vessel of Hatred. Players were hoping for a turning point after months of criticism over battle pass fatigue and lackluster seasonal content. Instead, they got another expensive store update.

Bottom Line

The Diablo 4 x Berserk collaboration could have been a moment of redemption and fan celebration. Instead, it’s become a flashpoint in the ongoing debate about Blizzard’s monetization practices.

At $150 for cosmetics alone—and with no playable content in sight—it’s hard to argue this was designed with fans in mind. For many players, it feels like Blizzard is playing a dangerous game with its most dedicated audience: seeing just how much they’re willing to pay for nostalgia.