Item trade fees have been completely removed. From now on, only Exilium Coin trades will retain a 3% fee.
When this mechanic was first introduced, it was presented as a "bitter remedy" — necessary to contain the excessive accumulation of Exilium Coins and help with their outflow. However, like any remedy, it came with side effects. And over time, we've realized that the downsides now outweigh the benefits.
Since then, over 1 billion Exilium Coins have been removed from circulation through these fees. It's still not exactly where we want to be, but it's a significant step forward.
As a result, only the fee on Exilium Coins will remain in effect, which is far more balanced and less punishing than taxing almost every item traded between players.
On the other hand, we are actively exploring and will implement alternative ways to drain Exilium Coins, aiming to maintain a healthy game economy without discouraging player interaction.
Note: This change will be monitored and may be adjusted based on its impact on the in-game economy.