Psyonix’s decision to remove player-to-player item trading in Rocket League has sparked widespread backlash and anger within the community. Fans feel betrayed by the move, especially considering the lack of significant updates in recent years. Many players see this as a negative change that strips away beloved features instead of introducing positive ones, leading some to even threaten uninstalling the game.
The removal of player-to-player item trading is seen as a greedy move by Psyonix, as it has been a fundamental part of Rocket League for years. The community believes this change is aimed at coercing players into spending more money, as buying cosmetics from the item shop will soon be the only way to acquire them.
However, the frustration extends beyond just the trading issue. Some players argue that Rocket League’s decline began when it transitioned to a free-to-play model and was acquired by Epic Games. They point out the increased prices for items and the introduction of a “dumb” battle pass as evidence of the game’s deterioration. Similar sentiments have been expressed about Fall Guys, another game acquired by Epic, after Mediatonic confirmed layoffs within their team.
The anger within the community seems to be primarily directed at Epic Games rather than Psyonix and the original developers of Rocket League. Fans are calling on Psyonix to reconsider their decision, but the company has cited alignment with Epic’s policies as the reason behind the change, making a reversal unlikely.
The removal of player-to-player item trading will continue to be a contentious topic within the Rocket League community until it takes effect, and discussions are likely to persist even after the change is implemented.
Source: DOTESPORTS
