Diablo 4 is in a bit of a tough spot at the moment, as the game is amid a content lull after the Vessel of Hatred expansion released in late 2024, and the next major expansion isn't slated for release until 2026. One of the major bright spots of Diablo 4's 2025 roadmap is the IP collaborations the game is set to receive, with the first being the crossover with the dark fantasy manga Berserk. While players can now purchase cosmetics based on Berserk to use in Diablo 4, this collaboration comes with a major downside that could take the wind out of future crossovers' sails.
As Diablo 4's first non-Blizzard IP collab, the extent of this Berserk crossover seemed like it would set the tone for the future IP collabs listed on the game's roadmap. While the crossover may be limited to cosmetics that players can obtain, these skins include a lot of attention to detail for Berserk fans to enjoy. However, the high price of these cosmetics holds the collaboration back from being a truly worthwhile experience, as even the most dedicated Berserk and Diablo 4 fans may think twice about opening their wallet for one of these skins.
Diablo 4's 2025 Roadmap Explained
After a surprising turn of events in Diablo 4's development calendar, Blizzard has released a comprehensive 2025 plan for the macabre title.
Diablo 4's Berserk Skin Prices Are Steep, Even for Hardcore Fans
Purchasing Every New Berserk Cosmetics Will Set Players Back a Pretty Penny
While there are some Berserk cosmetics players can earn simply by playing the game and collecting Behelits to spend on the free Berserk Reliquary, the real meat of the collaboration with Diablo 4 comes from the paid sets available for purchase with Diablo 4's Platinum premium currency.
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Cosmetic Item |
Price |
|---|---|
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Hawks Destiny Back Trophy |
Free |
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Skull Knight’s Heraldry Mount Armor |
Free |
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Brand of Sacrifice Marking |
Free |
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Foretold Eclipse Headstone |
Free |
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Od of the Berserker Emblem |
Free |
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The Berserker Armor, Barbarian |
2,800 Platinum |
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The Hawk of Light, Rogue |
2,800 Platinum |
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The Struggler, Rogue |
2,800 Platinum |
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The Skull Knight, Necromancer |
2,800 Platinum |
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The Schnoz, Pet Bundle |
2,800 Platinum |
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Warhorse of the Hawk, Mount and Mount Armor |
2,500 Platinum |
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Total |
16,500 |
While it is nice that Diablo 4 offers players the chance to earn several free items, the prices for its paid cosmetics paint a worrying picture. If players wish to purchase every available Berserk cosmetic, they would need to spend roughly $150 for the 15,000 Platinum bundle that offers a bonus 3,500 Platinum, leaving 2,000 units of the currency left over. Even on their own, each of these premium skins and cosmetic bundles costs around $28, nearly half the price of the base game alone.
Diablo 4 doesn't offer a bundle of every Berserk cosmetic at a reduced price, so players will need to purchase each one individually at the listed prices.
Diablo 4 Fans May Want to Temper Expectations for Future IP Collabs
Diablo 4 collaborating with Berserk to bring players unique new cosmetics is an exciting prospect, but the high price of these premium skins sours the experience from what would otherwise be a very welcome crossover. The game's previous collab with World of Warcraft also followed this pricing model, so it's not entirely unexpected that Diablo 4's Berserk skins would cost a similar amount. However, after two crossover events, it's clear that future Diablo 4 collabs will likely follow this same formula, for better or for worse.
Aside from this ongoing Berserk collaboration during Diablo 4 Season 8, the game's 2025 roadmap indicates that another IP crossover is planned for Season 10 in Fall 2025. While Blizzard has not revealed what this collab will entail, Diablo 4 players may want to keep their expectations in check, given the trend set by this Berserk crossover event. It's possible that Blizzard will consider feedback from this collab when planning the crossover for Season 10, but without any indication that this will be the case, fans may want to be prepared for another round of expensive premium skins.
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