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- No, the game does not have an auction house. Instead, you can trade some items with other players.
In a dungeon crawler that thrives on builds and item combinations, it makes sense that players would want to trade items. Diablo 4 has limited trading options and ‘account bound’ legendary or unique items are off the table. As for an auction house, like the one that was temporarily active in Diablo 3, here’s what you need to know.
Does the game have an auction house?
No, Diablo 4 does not have an auction house. While Diablo 3 had one with both in-game and real-life currencies, it was discontinued after backlash from players. It made the loot system irrelevant by making items easy to obtain. In Diablo 4, players can still trade regular weapons (Common, Magic, and Rare) as well as Gold, Gems, and Elixirs. Enchanted, Legendary, and Unique gear are locked to your account and cannot be traded. While this was temporarily disabled due to an item duplication glitch, the service is back.
You can still trade with the random Diablo 4 players you meet in a server. But at higher levels, you’ll be on the lookout for legendary and unique gear. These cannot be traded.
Will the game get an auction house in the future?
No, this feature will not return in Diablo 4. It will not be a part of the Vessel of Hatred expansion either. While some players might be disappointed by this, it means that the legendary and unique items in your inventory and stash are even more valuable. They’re proof of the time you’ve invested into the game. Merely knowing that your items cannot be traded makes it feel like hard-won trophies. Blizzard Entertainment ensured that the loot system remained a core part of the Diablo experience by disabling the marketplace. And that decision has been carried over to Diablo 4.
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Diablo 4
- Platform(s): PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S/X
- Genre(s): Action, Action RPG, RPG
