Destiny 2 received a fresh patch this week. While the community is always eager for improvements, the latest arrival of update 9.5.5.5 has left many feeling underwhelmed during a particularly quiet period for the franchise. The Destiny 2 update's incredibly short list of changes has sparked a wave of frustration and dark humor among the remaining player base.
For years, the game has relied on a steady rhythm of expansions and updates to keep its dedicated players engaged. However, the title is currently dealing with a number of challenges, including record-low player counts that recently dipped to a peak of just 7,000 concurrent users on Steam. This represents a staggering 98% loss in players since the launch of The Edge of Fate expansion less than two years ago. The next major content drop formerly titled Shadow and Order was delayed from March until June, and the game is currently weathering a significant content drought while Bungie focuses resources on the launch of its new extraction shooter, Marathon.
Destiny 2's player count has fallen off significantly since the launch of The Edge of Fate, now sitting at a fraction of its peak in July.
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