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In the vast realm of online gaming, there are various massively multiplayer online (MMO) games to select from that feature an in-game market system with player-to-player trading for those who prefer the participatory economy. It is also worth noting that for some players of the MMO games fandom, the in-game marketplace might be a deciding factor in which title to play.
Features like a trading system, crafting system, and resource management develop the overall gaming experience for such MMOs, aside from their usual questing and adventures. In this article, we look at some of the top MMOs that feature a player-to-player trading system.
Top massively multiplayer online games with player-to-player trading options
1) RuneScape
RuneScape is a massively multiplayer online role-playing game created by Jagex. It came out in January 2001 and is set in a fantasy setting. With over 300 million accounts, RuneScape is well-recognized by Guinness World Records to be the most frequently updated free massively multiplayer online role-playing game.
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Among all the features RuneScape has, a few noteworthy ones are player-to-player trading, a robust combat system, mini-games, and exploring the world to hunt for newer skills and experiences. Although RuneScape has a 25k trading limit per hour, it can be removed by contributing to the game by purchasing bonds or accessing subscriptions.
2) Warframe
Initially released on March 25, 2013, this third-person shooter is a free-to-play action game with MMO and RPG features. In this game, players take control of a race called Tenno, which are beings belonging to an ancient warrior race. They have arisen from a long slumber to operate various "Frames" to complete missions.
The game features an open-world design with several RPG elements like melee interactions, PvE, PvP, and player-to-player trading options. Players can simply walk up to fellow gamers to initiate a trade in Warframe.
3) World of Warcraft
World of Warcraft is a massively multiplayer online role-playing game and a Blizzard Entertainment publication that was released back on November 23, 2004. It takes place in the Warcraft fantasy universe, which is a realm set in a place titled Azeroth. It takes place roughly four years after the conclusion of the previous entry in the series, Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne.
WoW features various elements like first-person and third-person view, PvP combat, dungeons, faction system, and most importantly, a trading system. To engage in player-to-player trading, one can simply click on other player characters and then select the trade option. This will open up a window where they can drag the items they want to trade and enter a value for the items up for trade.
4) Elder Scrolls Online
The Elder Scrolls Online is a massively multiplayer online role-playing game created by ZeniMax Online Studios and published by Bethesda Softworks. ESO is a part of the Elder Scrolls series and was launched for Windows and MacOS in April 2014. It is set in the world of Tamriel and features an Elder Scrolls franchise storyline which intertwines with other entries in this series.
Like previous Elder Scrolls games, ESO allows you to play in both first-person and third-person perspectives. Other notable features of Elder Scrolls Online include a non-linear approach to the story, random events, free-roaming and exploration, a factions system, and a trading system.
In player-to-player trading, each player receives up to five item stacks for a trade. Additionally, both can include a specific quantity of gold in their offer. The transaction is finalized when both players approve.
5) New World
Set in the mid-seventeenth century on a map modeled after the Americas, New World is a massively multiplayer online role-playing game created by Amazon Games Orange County and released on September 28, 2021. It currently offers a buy-to-play model, which is also supported by a microtransaction service and has a complete roadmap of updates planned for the year 2024.
The game features many elements like co-operative multiplayer, factions system, resource management, crafting system, and last but not least, a trading system. To engage in player-to-player trading, one can simply open up the escape menu, go to the socials tab to select a friend, and initiate a trade.
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