Psyonix has now announced that Player-to-Player trading will be removed from Rocket League in December 2023.
Rocket League's player-to-player trading feature revolutionized the game when it first came out. Since its introduction, this feature has allowed players to exchange in-game items, from flashy decals to coveted exotic wheels, creating a dynamic marketplace within the Rocket League community. But sadly, all that will soon be a thing of the past.
Player-to-Player Trading Will Be Removed In December
As announced by Psyonix on October 10, Rocket League will remove Player-to-Player trading on December 5, 2023, at 4 pm PT (7 pm ET / 11 pm GMT).
Per the official Rocket League status channel:
On December 5th, 2023 at 4PM PT, @RocketLeague will be removing Player-to-Player Trading.
— Rocket League Status (@RL_Status) October 10, 2023
Learn more about these changes here: https://t.co/bAuhVRTvY3 pic.twitter.com/Q9lCJYI1ED
The only explanation for the change was that they wanted to "align with Epic’s overall approach to game cosmetics and item shop policies". But they did answer a few community questions about the change:
- What do I do with my duplicate or unwanted items?
- The Trade-In system for Core Items, Tournament Items, and Blueprints will allow players to continue trading in eligible duplicate or unwanted items to receive a random new item of higher rarity.
- What if I lent someone an item?
- These actions are not supported by Psyonix and all trades are considered final.
- What about third-party trading websites or servers?
- After December 5, there will be no way to trade items with any player or between accounts. Websites or servers advertising such services are fraudulent and have no connection to Psyonix or Epic Games.
- Will this undo any trades I’ve made in the past?
- No, you will not lose any previously traded items when Player-to-Player Trading is removed on December 5.
So, no more player-trading. We're sorry to be the bearers of bad news.