The style of premium Diablo 4 cosmetics
The style of premium cosmetics in video games has an unmistakable aesthetic. Intricate details, shiny textures, and lots of straps and belts are just some of the hallmarks of premium cosmetics in games like Blizzard’s own juggernaut.
Cosmetics with premium designs are often found in battle pass tiers, as seen in the pewter skull masks in Diablo 4’s premium battle pass tiers or the infamous horse armour in Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion. Other times, premium cosmetics are more freeform, with premium items having a certain glowy, shimmery quality to them.
Take a look at the tiers of Diablo 4’s battle pass, for example. Many of the cosmetics have a distinctly premium vibe, with the tier backgrounds, banners, and even the tier rewards themselves having a glowy, shiny, and intense quality to them. The premiumness here comes not just from the intricate designs, but the intensity of lighting and particle effects used.
Diablo 4 premium cosmetics style
On the other hand, non-premium items in Diablo 4 have some glowing elements, but they tend to have more tarnished metal, and a more subdued glow compared to premium items. The Doombringer sword, for example, has a Halo energy sword vibe, but with dull metal and a subdued glow compared to Equilibrium, for example, which has a glowier appearance and shiny gold details.
If you look at the premium items of previous Diablo games, Diablo 3 especially, the developers were clearly very fond, and very skilled, at making premium cosmetics look even more premium than regular items. Diablo 4 has just started its first season, so we don’t know yet how the escalation of premiumness will go, but I can tell you that, based on my experience so far, you can expect even glowier skull eyes.
Premium cosmetics can also include character cosplays, or costumes, like Soldier 76’s Grillmaster outfit, but the style of these is generally the same as the premium cosmetics described above, with intricate details, high-quality materials, and more. The aim of premium cosmetics is, after all, to look cooler than other items, so they are more willing to purchase them. The developers are therefore able to maintain fairness in gameplay by ensuring that premium items don’t have better stats.
The possibilities for premiumness are endless, from summer fun BBQs to increasingly glowy skull eyes. The escalation of premiumness in Diablo 4’s cosmetics as seasons go on is uncertain, but I know one thing for sure – it’s going to be very shiny.
If you’re looking for some Diablo 4 cosmetic alternatives, take a look at our best Diablo 4 weapons list, or perhaps some of the best Diablo 4 sets, we’ve got some real beauties for you to deck your demon hunter in. You could also try one of the best free PC games available to tide you over until the next Diablo 4 season.
