Destiny 2: The Edge of Fate
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Critic Reviews for Destiny 2: The Edge of Fate
Story aside, this would be one of Destiny 2's more forgettable campaigns. But thanks to its wide-ranging overhauls, it's become memorable for all the wrong reasons.
Destiny 2: The Edge of Fate isn’t the worst expansion the looter shooter’s been given, but it’s a major step back from The Final Shape in almost every regard, mixing content that’s simply more of the same with a few experiments here and there that don’t always work out.
The Final Shape ended the Light and Dark saga, but Destiny 2: The Edge of Fate might just end my will to log in
Does Destiny 2: The Edge of Fate successfully start a new chapter for Destiny 2 or does it falter under the pressure of its Herculean task?
Writing this review exhausted me. I was hoping a new saga of Destiny 2 might get me excited for what’s next. Instead, I’m tired. The skill to make cool stuff still exists at Bungie, but it’s being catastrophically misused. Design and mechanical changes need to be more thoroughly considered, and the entire player base needs to be brought along for the ride. If Bungie leadership is reading this part: please. Give your people the time, space, and freedom to create something incredible. They have the capacity, and they need your support. This franchise can find its footing again, but Bungie needs to get out of its own way to do so.
With how much has changed in Destiny, it's hard to see the forest through the trees. Everything I thought I knew, from what was good to what to focus on, has been overhauled. This was initially jarring, but the longer I spend with it, the more I come to like it. Much like the start of a new show, you can tell there is something more; however, you're only left with more questions. While this explanation is small, the universe it opens is vast.
Despite the introduction of a well-written new character like Lodi and the presence of the Nine, the gameplay in The Edge of Fate proves to be extremely repetitive, with dull puzzles and fetch quests that slow down the action. The Desert Perpetual raid offers a few interesting ideas, but the campaign feels shallow and lacking in narrative momentum, leaving the impression of filler content.
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In this brave new world of Destiny, a new saga begins, and major shifts and changes alter the very systems on which the Guardians stand and progress. Unfortunately, these are changes I'm going to have to sit out until they get dialed in over the coming weeks and months. This game has been a constant in my rotation for nearly 10 years. But it now demands time that I just don't have to give, offers rewards that aren't worth the heavy investment, and promises to reset the clock and devalue that commitment every six months. The shooter part of Destiny is still excellent, but I'll check back in December and see if they've worked out the looter bit.
Industry Coverage
Destiny 2 Players Unhappy About Controversial Portal Reward Nerfs
Bungie announces plans to nerf the rewards players can potentially get from certain Destiny 2 Portal activities, leaving many players frustrated.
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Destiny 2 Teases Major Buffs For The Edge of Fate Mid-Season Update
Bungie teases some major buffs coming to Destiny 2 during the Ash & Iron mid-season update, helping to improve buildcrafting and player choice.
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Destiny 2's Endgame Just Got Hit With Its Biggest Controversy
Destiny 2 faces one of its biggest controversies yet as Bungie investigates a major problem involving the Contest raid race for The Desert Perpetual.
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Destiny 2's Newest Raid Features a Big Change for the First Time Ever
Bungie makes a big change to raids in Destiny 2 for the first time ever with the introduction of The Edge of Fate's new The Desert Perpetual raid.
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