With a bit of a surprise, Blizzard’s next title to be released on mobile will miss a few more countries. Since the law on games of chance, Belgium and the Netherlands have seen many pass under their noses, and this is the case for Diablo Immortal. If the editor had been able to circumvent the problem on Overwatch by removing the loot boxes, but here no miracle solution found for the moment.
The news broke via Reddit, with Evoratus having found a bluepost from the game master discussing the subject. We learn that players from Belgium and the Netherlands will not be able to download Diablo Immortal. Lootboxes go against the law on games of chance, completely preventing you from obtaining the game. Bans are possible for repeat offenders.
Sad news for the inhabitants of this region, who will have to resolve not to touch the game. This restriction can still be circumvented thanks to different APKs. This remains a risky solution that can lead to sanctions, and blocking of the linked account. Even if it remains a minimal risk, it is better to create a brand new account for the occasion so as not to lose all your games.