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[LillianAshworth]

Path of Exile 2 is expected to have changes to its trading and market systems, though the extent of those changes hasn’t been fully revealed. While PoE 1’s trade system is infamous for being clunky yet intentional, Grinding Gear Games (GGG) may refine trading in PoE 2 without introducing a full in-game auction house.

Here’s what we know so far and what changes might be coming:

1. Will PoE 2 Have an In-Game Market or Auction House?

Unlikely. GGG has been against a fully automated auction house because they believe:

Instant trade would devalue items too quickly and lead to excessive market flipping.

Manual trade interactions help balance player engagement and discourage bot-driven farming.

A chaotic economy (like Diablo 3’s failed auction house) could hurt long-term game balance.

So, while an auction house-style system is unlikely, PoE 2 could introduce quality-of-life improvements to trade.

2. Possible Trade System Improvements

GGG may implement changes that make trading less frustrating while keeping the economy intact. Some possibilities include:

Better in-game trade listings: Instead of requiring a website (like PoE Trade or the official trade site), PoE 2 might integrate a better interface for browsing items in-game.

Reduced whispering hassle: A system that auto-sends messages to offline players, allowing smoother transactions when they log in.

Offline or AFK selling options: Letting players list items for trade even if they’re not actively playing.

More intuitive price-checking tools: GGG might add better item valuation features to help players determine fair prices without relying on third-party tools.

3. Will Currency and Item Trading Change?

Because PoE 2 has:

A separate economy from PoE 1

New itemization and crafting systems

Potentially different currency values

…it’s likely that the market dynamics will shift. Some expected changes include:

Currency values may be rebalanced, affecting common trading currencies like Chaos Orbs and Divine Orbs.

New crafting currencies might be introduced, leading to new trade staples.

Changes to item rarity and drop rates could affect how valuable certain items are on the market.

If PoE 2 moves toward less loot clutter and more meaningful drops, the trade market may focus more on high-quality rares rather than mass trading of junk items.

4. Will Trading Be Different for Console Players?

One of the biggest complaints from console players is that trading is far harder than on PC. While details are unknown, PoE 2 might introduce:

A better trade market UI for Xbox and PlayStation players.

More automated listing and search functions, making it easier to buy and sell.

Console trading has always lagged behind PC in usability, so PoE 2 may address this.

5. Will GGG Allow SSF Players to Trade?

Currently, PoE 1’s Solo Self-Found (SSF) mode is completely trade-restricted. PoE 2 is unlikely to change this, as GGG strongly supports SSF as a pure, no-trade challenge mode. However, there may be:

More ways to target-farm items in SSF, reducing reliance on trade.

Better crafting options to balance the lack of a trade market.

Compared to PoE 1, Path of Exile 2 will likely have:

✅ Smoother trade interactions (better search, messaging, or listings)
✅ Quality-of-life improvements without an auction house
✅ Rebalanced economy with new currencies and item values
✅ Better trade mechanics for console players

If GGG executes this well, poe 2 currency could keep the depth of PoE’s economy while reducing the frustrations of trading.