Destiny 2 Should Now Bite The Bullet It Has Long Dodged

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Summary

  • Destiny 2’s Revenant Act 2 was turbulent due to bugs, leaving fans upset with lower morale.
  • Bungie needs to win back fans by unvaulting all removed content, addressing their complaints.
  • Destiny 2’s Frontiers could revitalize the game by unvaulting old content, even gradually if needed.

As a long-time Guardian, I’ve weathered many storms in the Destiny universe, but none have tested my patience quite like the current state of Destiny 2. The bugs and controversies surrounding Revenant Act 2 have left me feeling more like a glitch than a Guardian at times. Bungie, my fellow Travelers, we need to band together and demand change!

It is reasonable to say that some gamers believe that the release of Revenant Act 2 marked one of the lowest points in Destiny 2’s history, due to ongoing issues with the game and a decrease in player count. Upon its launch, Revenant introduced numerous bugs of different severities, some of which persist today, causing frustration among players and negatively impacting community spirit. Problems such as the malfunctioning Tonic system and Destiny 2’s contentious perk weighting controversy have taken a toll on the looter-shooter, even though Bungie has attempted to address these issues. The Dawning event further introduced new problems. To regain goodwill among players, Bungie could tackle one of the community’s most desired requests, but achieving this may not be straightforward.

In a game as expansive as Destiny 2, it’s challenging to implement significant changes, but it’s crucial for the developers to regain player loyalty in some way, and they’ve admitted this themselves. One potential solution could be reintroducing all the content that was previously vaulted from the base game up until Forsaken. This has been suggested before, but its implementation now could prove to be a pivotal decision for the game.

Destiny 2 Should Walk Back Its Most Controversial Decision Sooner Rather Than Later

In plain terms: Destiny 2’s Episode 3 is under significant pressure to debut flawlessly and address any remaining problems from Revenant, if applicable. As Heresy is likely finalized, time is running short with just a few months or less until launch. However, Bungie might need to make some adjustments and go all out with Frontiers. To attract both returning players and new ones effectively, it would be beneficial for them not only to introduce a new expansion but also to reintroduce all the content that was taken down with Beyond Light.

As a passionate cinemagoer reminiscing on gaming history, I can’t help but reflect on the stir caused by Bungie’s decision regarding their game, Destiny 2, with the release of the Beyond Light expansion. In an attempt to streamline and enhance the gameplay experience, they opted to “archive” a significant chunk of their earlier content, from the start up until Forsaken. This move left many fans feeling disgruntled, as it seemed like the content they had invested in was being taken away without recourse. However, for those who still pine for that old content, a return under Bungie’s guidance alongside Frontiers could potentially spark a renaissance for Destiny 2.

All Destiny 2 Vaulted Content

In Destiny 2, a considerable amount of content was added to the vault, excluding seasonal events and tales which often persist until the next expansion drops. Here’s a rundown of what you’ll find in the Destiny Content Vault:

  • Io
  • Titan
  • Mercury
  • Mars
  • The Reef
  • Tribute Hall
  • Hall of Champions
  • The Farm
  • The Third Spire (and Trials of the Nine as a whole)
  • The Red War campaign
  • The Curse of Osiris campaign
  • The Warmind campaign
  • The Forsaken campaign
  • The Crimson Days event
  • The Harbinger Exotic mission
  • The Other Side Exotic mission
  • The Leviathan raid
  • The Eater of Worlds raid
  • The Spire of Stars raid
  • The Scourge of the Past raid
  • The Crown of Sorrow raid
  • Six Crucible maps and one Gambit map

Why Now is The Best Time to Unvault Destiny 2’s DCV Content

In a significant shift, Destiny 2’s Frontiers could serve as the ideal template for rejuvenating the looter-shooter genre and attracting longtime players once more. These locations, questlines, narratives, and raids have been tucked away in the Destination Content Vault (DCV) for an extended period, and their return might be Bungie’s most compelling demonstration that they are taking fan input seriously during a challenging phase.

Instead of releasing the entire DCV (Destiny Content Vault) at once, Bungie might consider rolling out certain destinations and campaigns periodically, perhaps every four months for three annual rereleases. This phased approach could generate significant excitement for future editions of Destiny 2, especially beyond Frontiers. Now is an opportune moment to rebuild trust by implementing this strategy, although it remains uncertain if Bungie will seize this opportunity.

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2024-12-27 01:15