Embark Thinks It 'Should Do a Lot More' With Trading in Arc Raiders, But Players Aren't Sold
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Key Points:
- Embark Studios CEO Patrick Söderlund expressed interest in expanding the trading system in Arc Raiders, aiming to introduce more robust player-to-player trade features in the long term.
- Some players are concerned that an in-game marketplace or auction system could undermine the core gameplay loop of finding and extracting loot, potentially reducing the game's tension and challenge.
- Critics worry that trading might lead to an economy where items are simply bought and sold for real or in-game currency, similar to issues seen in other games like Escape from Tarkov, which could impact game balance.
- While some players have already created unofficial trading systems outside the game, others believe a well-designed in-game trading feature could enhance player retention, especially among casual fans.
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