Essential Tips for New Diablo 4 PS Plus Players to Remember

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So, Diablo 4 — yeah, it’s crashing into the PlayStation Plus lineup this July. 2025, if I did the math right. And get this, it’s smack dab in the kick-off for Season 9. Perfect timing? Maybe. Or just a cosmic coincidence. Whatever.

Anyway, new PS Plus warriors, welcome to Sanctuary! Just a heads-up, some veteran players have, uh, cooked up these “unwritten rules” to guide you through the demon-infested chaos. Probably worth a glance. Or not.

Let’s dive in. First up, there’s this new stuff, Sins of the Horadrim. Sounds fancy, right? But for most of you just diving into the main storyline, all that extra content might just become a side show. Focus on the narrative, then hit the Seasonal Realm content when it feels right. Or just ignore me, your call.

Exploring the World and Those Darn Altars

Here’s a tip: ditch the path sometimes. Diablo isn’t just a one-way street. This game’s got an open world, and weirdly enough, it rewards you for wandering. Enter Altars of Lilith. Hunt them down, wake them up, and bask in the permanent stat boost glory. Trust me, it’s worth the detour.

Gold? Eh, Maybe Not for Gear

Gold in Diablo. It’s everywhere, like glitter after a kid’s craft day. But here’s the wild part — don’t splurge on new gear. Vendors, they’re tempting with shiny stuff, but resist. Monsters are loot piñatas, so save coins for when you need to trick out your gear later. Seriously, things like Tempering get pricey.

Make Gold, Somehow

Selling Uniques — that’s one way to line your pockets in the endgame. No idea why I bothered to mention this, but it stuck with me. Nightmare Dungeons and seasonal quests, they’re cash cows too. There, I said it.

Gear: More Than Numbers

Sure, you’ve got gear all decked out with stats. But look beyond those shiny green numbers. It’s really about affixes, those mysterious modifiers adding spice to your loot. Especially when you start diving into Legendaries. Yeah, synergy kinda rules here.

Crank Up the Difficulty

Okay, so you start off easy on Normal. But like, why settle? As you get stronger, crank up the difficulty. It’s a goldmine, literally. More XP, more gold when you beat the nasties. Every 15-20 levels or whenever feels right, level up that challenge.

Almost Anything Works… Almost

In this wild west of builds and classes, find what vibes with you. Meta-schmeta. Unless you’re planning to raid the Pit or tackle Tormented Bosses, play the way that feels fun. If it’s broken, well, figure that out later. Fun should top the list, not stress.

So, there’s that. Diablo 4’s sprawling chaos in a nutshell. Dive in, embrace the madness, and carve your path. Or get sidetracked like I usually do. Happy slaying!