Destiny 2 is a sci-fi action MMO that has been running for six years, delivering a rich and expansive story that spans multiple expansions and seasons. The game is in its sixth year, culminating in the Final Shape expansion in 2024, the conclusion of the Light and Darkness saga that has been the main narrative arc of the franchise.
However, some players have expressed concerns and doubts about the future of Destiny 2, especially after Bungie announced that it is working on a new IP called Marathon, a live-service extraction shooter that will launch in 2025.
Some players fear that Bungie will abandon Destiny 2 after the Final Shape, or that the game will suffer from a lack of content and support. Some players also feel that the current year of Destiny 2 has been disappointing in terms of story and gameplay, compared to previous years.
Bungie’s community management team has recently addressed some of these issues, reassuring players that Destiny 2 is not going anywhere and that Bungie is committed to supporting both Destiny 2 and Marathon in the future.
They also explained some of the creative decisions behind the current year of Destiny 2. They hinted at upcoming content and surprises awaiting players in the following seasons and expansions.
Destiny 2 is Not Ending After the Final Shape
One of the main worries that some players have is that Destiny 2 will end after the Final Shape expansion, which will wrap up the long-running conflict between the Light and the Darkness, the two cosmic forces that shape the universe’s destiny.
Some players wonder what will happen after this epic conclusion, and whether Bungie will continue to develop new content and stories for Destiny 2. Bungie’s community managers have stated that Destiny 2 is not ending after the Final Shape and that Bungie has no intention of abandoning the game or its fanbase.
They said Bungie is already working on new content and plans for Destiny 2 beyond the Final Shape and will share more details soon. They also said that Bungie could support Destiny 2 and Marathon simultaneously, as they have separate teams working on each project.
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Bungie’s community managers also reminded players that Destiny 2 is more than just a game, but a living world with a passionate community that has grown over the years.
They said that Bungie values this community and its feedback and will always listen to what players say and try to improve the game accordingly. They also said that Bungie loves making Destiny 2 and that they are excited about what’s next for the game and its universe.
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The Current Year of Destiny 2 is an Experiment
Another source of criticism that some players have is that the current year of Destiny 2, which started with the Lightfall expansion in November 2022, has lacked story and gameplay. Some players feel that Lightfall was a weak expansion that failed to deliver its promises and hype, leaving many questions unanswered and plot threads unresolved.
Some players also feel that the current seasons, Season of Defiance and Season of the Deep, have been dull and repetitive, with little innovation or variety. Bungie’s writers have responded to these complaints by explaining that the current year of Destiny 2 is an experiment, meant to try new things and set up more engaging seasons for the future.
They said Lightfall was designed as a middle piece rather than a capstone for the year, as it was meant to create fallout and consequences for the following seasons. They also said that Lightfall was partly a narrative experiment, meant to blur the line between good and evil in the battle between the Light and the Darkness.
They said that Season of Defiance and Season of the Deep is part of this experiment, as they explore how different factions react to Lightfall’s events, such as the Cabal joining forces with humanity against Xivu Arath, or Savathun defecting from the Darkness and asking for Zavala’s help.