Destiny 2’s Episode 3 is Caught Between a Rock and a Hard Place

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Summary

  • Episode Heresy in Destiny 2 must launch without bugs to retain player engagement before Frontiers.
  • Revenant issues and Dawning bugs signal a need for polished game improvements in Heresy.
  • Heresy’s success hinges on addressing past problems and launching a bug-free, engaging game.

As a dedicated Guardian who has journeyed through countless battles and expansions in Destiny 2, I can’t help but feel a sense of apprehension as we approach the launch of Episode Heresy next year. The recent episodes, particularly Revenant, have been marred by numerous technical issues that have left many players, myself included, feeling frustrated.

2024 is nearing its end, making it an ideal moment to look back on the impact this year had on Destiny 2, and observe how the game has changed throughout its journey. The arrival of The Final Shape expansion significantly transformed the game, wrapping up a decade-long tale of Light and Darkness while introducing groundbreaking innovations such as Prismatic subclasses. This peak in Destiny 2‘s history was marred, however, by subsequent setbacks that began with staff reductions at Bungie and have escalated to the current issues with Episode Revenant and the Dawning 2024 event being plagued with bugs. As a result, while we eagerly await Frontiers, Episode 3 is not in the best condition at present.

As a dedicated cinema-goer eagerly anticipating the release of Episode 3, titled “Heresy,” set for February 2025, I can’t help but feel a tinge of concern. While the wait isn’t too much longer, my recent experiences with Episode Revenant and the ongoing controversy surrounding Destiny 2’s Tonic issue (or perk-weighting scandal) have left me uneasy. The common thread in these challenges seems to be bugs, which could potentially impact the quality of Heresy, especially given the reported reduction in Bungie’s active development team. Here’s hoping for a smooth rollout!

Destiny 2’s Revenant Bugs Are a Bad Omen For Episode Heresy

Following the issues with The Revenant and Destiny 2’s Dawning 2024, it’s crucial for Heresy to debut free of bugs, so players don’t become discouraged and abandon the game. The Warlock Exotic gauntlets in Revenant are still missing or malfunctioning due to a boss-destroying glitch, and the Hunter Super cannot be used within Vesper’s Host.

The Dawning 2024’s State Means Episode 3 Needs a Big Win

The persistent bugs related to baking and weapons in The Dawning 2024 are causing significant problems for many players, making the game almost unplayable for some. Since Bungie is taking a break over the holidays, it’s likely that these issues will persist throughout the event. The community’s spirits are quite low due to these ongoing problems, and if Heresy, the upcoming expansion, launches in a similarly problematic state as Revenant and the Dawning event, it could leave very few active players ahead of Frontiers.

In essence, Heresy finds itself in a challenging predicament: It must be released in a well-polished condition soon, following the resolution of issues related to the Destiny 2 Revenant, yet it needs this timely release to effectively set the stage for Frontiers. One of the concerns raised by Bungie during the layoff period was the low number of pre-orders for The Final Shape, and if this trend continues with Frontiers, it could be negatively impacted by low morale and unaddressed major game-breaking problems.

Why Destiny 2’s Episode Heresy Can’t Miss The Mark

In light of the fact that Episode 3 of Destiny 2 brings players back to The Dreadnaught, Oryx’s ship, after a long absence since its introduction in Destiny 1, there are high expectations for this episode. Additionally, the storyline surrounding Revenant has been met with mixed reactions from fans due to Eramis being liberated by the Guardian, so it’s crucial that the plot of Heresy is well executed.

In Destiny 2, releases featuring Hive themes are often popular among players because of the faction’s significance within the game world. The possibility of returning to The Dreadnaught and potentially gaining control over it promises an engaging twist. If Heresy manages to incorporate a lot of Hive-themed armor and weapons, it could echo Destiny 2’s The Witch Queen expansion, another major success for the series. However, whether Heresy will launch smoothly without many bugs is still uncertain.

As a diehard movie fan, I can’t help but feel an exhilarating anticipation about Destiny 2’s Episode Heresy. From what I’ve gathered, it seems that we, the Guardians, might find ourselves in charge of The Dreadnaught. This could be due to the intriguing admiral-like armor Bungie has been teasing.

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2024-12-18 00:45