In a move that has left the Rocket League community in an uproar, Psyonix removed player-to-player item trading this week, and the shock decision is already being met with widespread backlash across the fandom.

The change, set to take effect later this year, is seen by many fans as a betrayal, especially considering the lack of significant updates in recent years.

One player described it as a “slap in the face,” highlighting the community’s sentiment that the company is stripping away existing features people loved instead of introducing positive changes. Others agreed, with some even threatening to uninstall Rocket League.

The move is seen as particularly greedy since trading has been a part of Rocket League for years. The community is convinced it was done to coerce players into spending more since buying cosmetics from the item shop will soon be the only way to acquire them.

However, the frustration goes beyond just the trading issue. Some argued Rocket League started to decline when it switched to free-to-play and was bought by Epic Games. “The entire game has turned to shit since it was bought out,” one player said, pointing out the price hikes for items and introducing a “dumb” battle pass.