I’m thinking of getting the game at long last, and I wanted to know primarily if it’s worth it from a multiplayer perspective. I played many ARPG style games like POE, Lost Ark, and Diablo 3.

I would not be grinding some of the content solo because it doesn’t seem as fun to me unless my friends or randoms tag along. I wouldn’t mind doing the campaign by myself but I heard it’s slow and tedious at times (unless I’m mistaken).

How is the matchmaking for content? Can I play with randoms online and do quests together or are there private lobbies and instances for friends only?

Also, I’m a fan of cosmetics and customization. Is it worth it for the skins and in-game gear/armor stuff? I want to enjoy the cosmetic content too vesides the story and co-op experiences. The thing is I hear the game has expensive microtransactions, but I probably wouldn’t mind dropping money for a skin or two at some point either.