Arc Raiders Devs Experimented With Auction House-Style Trading, Here Is Why They Scrapped It

The development team behind the upcoming game Arc Raiders has revealed that they experimented with an auction house-style trading system, but ultimately scrapped it to ensure the game didn't become all about coins.

According to an interview with lead designer Virgil Watkins, the team wanted to create a system that would allow players to buy and sell items, but they soon realized that it would lead to a focus on acquiring wealth rather than playing the game.

"We experimented with an auction house-style trading system, but we realized that it would make the game all about coins," Watkins said. "We wanted to create a system that would allow players to buy and sell items, but we didn't want it to be the primary focus of the game."

The team decided to scrap the auction house-style trading system and instead focus on creating a more balanced gameplay experience.

"We decided to focus on creating a more balanced gameplay experience, where players can earn coins through gameplay rather than just buying them," Watkins explained.

The decision to scrap the auction house-style trading system is a significant one, as it shows that the development team is committed to creating a game that is fun and engaging for players, rather than just focusing on making money.

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[1] Arc Raiders Devs Experimented With Auction House-Style Trading, Here Is Why They Scrapped It