Destiny devs nix player-to-player item trades

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In its latest Destiny update, developer Bungie makes it absolutely clear that players will not be able to swap weapons and gear within the open-universe first-person shooter.

A fan asked Bungie if player-to-player trades will be available at Destiny's launch and was met with a succinct denial. "Nope. We want you to earn 'em," Bungie stated. "You should be able to tell a badass story for every sweet jewel in your arsenal." Though trades between players will be lacking from the game, Bungie does note that players can trade items between their own characters. "Once you earn them, the various Guardians under your account will be able to trade them, but weapons belong to the players who acquire them through action and bravery."

If you're now grumbling in frustration, have a look at Sony's official unboxing of the white Destiny PlayStation 4 bundle below the break. It's not a replacement for a proper, player-run economy, but maybe watching the birth of a new gadget will take your mind off of things.



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Source: http://www.joystiq.com/2014/08/25/destiny-devs-nix-player-to-player-item-trades/

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GossipPosted:

I think this is good, because I don't want a new player having weapons that the highest level player could get.

ZipsPosted:

I think its better that they aren't allowing trading.

AchePosted:

This game is going to be great, I literally cannot wait to buy it!!!

Comes out a few days after my birthday.

BrigandPosted:

Glad they aren't adding it to the game. Seems better that way.

OrthoPosted:

-Misaki TIL (google if you dont know what it means): A lot of people thinks "nix" = adds. So many replies "lol gonna be good" "glad they added this!" and "looks like a good addition"

Nix means they are NOT adding P2P trades.

You're welcome for the PSA. (good that if you don't know that either)


Thanks for the heads up. I don't really care if it's in it or not, either way ill get cool items

MissPosted:

I love it! It would suck if you could trade.

KixaPosted:

It would of been pretty cool if they added this but i understand what bungie is saying.

DeluxeHazardPosted:

-Swift I was actually wondering if you were going to be able to this. For instance in Diablo, you can drop item.
This would be a cool edition for Destiny.

I still cant wait for this game.


I honestly wish it was like Diablo, but I understand Bungie's point. Earning your gear is more satisfying as well.

YokePosted:

This game just gets better and better...

SwiftPosted:

I was actually wondering if you were going to be able to this. For instance in Diablo, you can drop item.
This would be a cool edition for Destiny.

I still cant wait for this game.