Will Diablo 4 have an auction house for trading?

Diablo 4 is set to immerse fans in its narrative experience and its focus on the thrill of collecting abundant loot. The game offers a diverse range of classes, each with a variety of unique skills and abilities, providing players with ample opportunities for experimentation and customization when it comes to character builds. The loot you acquire can enhance your characters both in terms of looks and stat buffs.

Many avid fans have been wondering about the inclusion of an auction house to trade loot. Unfortunately, the auction house won’t be a part of the Diablo 4 experience. However, you will be able to trade Common, Magic, and Rare items along with Elixirs, Gold, and Gems with others by inviting them to join your party.

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Diablo 4 won’t feature an auction house for trading

It is natural for players to expect a dedicated auction house in Diablo 4 where they can engage in trading and buy enticing loot from other fans. However, Blizzard’s Senior Vice President Rod Fergusson has confirmed that the team has no plans to include an auction house in Diablo 4.

The previous Diablo game had an auction house using which any player could buy an item they fancied. There was real money involved in making those transactions, and this was a polarizing addition that divided the community and even angered some fans. Furthermore, having an auction house led to many pay-to-win scenarios in the past.

Collecting loot is one of the prime highlights of Diablo 4, and having an auction house may defeat the purpose of engaging in the gameplay loop. This is likely the reason for excluding an auction house. Furthermore, this feature also gave rise to some balancing issues in the previous game.

The game does feature trading, and at the time of writing this article, players can invite other gamers to their party to exchange any item excluding premium currency, quest items, and legendary loot. You can expect more tweaks to be made to this system based on community feedback.

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More about Diablo 4

While fans of Diablo 3 might feel disappointed by the absence of an auction house in Diablo 4, there are several differences between the two games that make the upcoming title stand out. The most obvious improvement is the game’s pristine graphics, detailed cutscenes, and various intricate gameplay mechanics (like Gems and Aspects).

You can choose from five distinct classes, including Rogue, Sorcerer, Barbarian, Druid, and Necromancer. Those who are new to the series can peruse this guide highlighting all the recommended classes for beginners.

Those who aren’t satisfied with the skills they have opted for can reset them at any point in the game. Diablo 4 has a respec feature that allows you to refund any skills that hinder you from maximizing your character build’s potential. However, resetting skills cost some gold, and this amount will depend on your level.