Rocket League Community Upset as Player-to-Player Item Trading is Removed
Psyonix has made a controversial decision by removing player-to-player item trading in Rocket League, causing outrage within the community. This unexpected move has been met with widespread backlash from fans, who feel betrayed, especially due to the lack of significant updates in recent years.
Backlash from Fans
Many players consider this change as a “slap in the face” and believe that the company is removing beloved features instead of introducing positive changes. Some fans are even threatening to uninstall Rocket League because of this decision.
Players are particularly critical of the removal of trading, which has been a long-standing feature of Rocket League. They see this move as a greedy tactic to push players into spending more, as cosmetics will now only be available for purchase from the item shop.
Concerns beyond Item Trading
The frustration among fans goes beyond just the trading issue. Some argue that Rocket League’s decline started when it became free-to-play and was acquired by Epic Games. They point out the increased prices of items and the introduction of a disliked battle pass.
Similar controversies have arisen with other games acquired by Epic Games, such as Fall Guys, where layoffs were recently confirmed. This has led to anger being directed towards Epic rather than Psyonix and the original developers.
Unlikely Reversal of the Decision
The community is calling for Psyonix to reconsider the decision, but with the company citing alignment with Epic’s policies as the reason for the change, it appears unlikely that the decision will be reversed.
The removal of player-to-player item trading will continue to be a heated topic of discussion within the Rocket League community, even after the change takes effect.
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