Summary
TheDestiny 2community is frustrated with spoilers involving theFinal Shapeexpansion, as many players who are catching up with the story have already been spoiled about the expansion’s ending. As a result, someDestiny 2players are calling on Bungie to make some changes to the way the game’s story is told in the future.
Afterthe release ofDestiny 2: The Final Shape, Bungie released the game’s first Episode, Echoes, on June 11 to mark the beginning of a new story. Echoes delves into the aftermath of the battle against the Witness, as players attempt to solve the mystery of Echoes, strange matter scattered across the solar system. Guardians head to Nessus alongside Osiris and Saint-14 to investigate the matter, and the services of Failsafe are enlisted once more. The first Act’s weekly release schedule has not been well received by veteran players, and it appears that Echoes' opening cinematic is causing problems for new players as well.
Before starting a run ofthe Dares of Eternity activity inDestiny 2, Reddit user Jcorb was spoiled about the story ofThe Final Shapeand the ramifications of the Witness' defeat in a cinematic, despite not being caught up with the story. After the cinematic played, Jcorb was placed in a quest for Echoes Act 1, and they weren’t pleased with having been spoiled immediately after logging in. Jcorb shared this experience withtheDestiny 2Reddit communityand demanded that Bungie make changes to the way its story is told, and many other players chimed in with their own experiences. SrslySam91 is one of hundreds of users that agree with Jcorb’s sentiment, stating that players being thrown into seasonal activities is indicative of flawed story design.
Destiny 2 Fans are Upset with Bungie Spoiling The Final Shape to New Players in Echoes Cinematic and Quest
Although many players in the community enjoyDestiny 2’sstory, the delivery of the episodic story leads some to believe that the game’s live-service format hinders the experience for new and returning players. Some players also associate Bungie’s handling of past DLC expansions, including the implementation oftheDestinyContent Vault, with being part of the problem. According to Jcorb, a potential solution could be a “Story” tab in the game’s directory, allowing players to view cinematics and other story-related content they willingly wish to view, regardless of progress.
At the very least, Bungie recently confirmed that the story beats ofDestiny 2Episode 2: Revenantwill be made available in its entirety at the start of each Act, instead of weekly story releases. Player feedback involving story pacing led Bungie to make this major story change, so it’s possible that additional changes could be made if the community continues to be vocal.
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Dive into the world of Destiny 2 to explore the mysteries of the solar system and experience responsive first-person shooter combat. Unlock powerful elemental abilities and collect unique gear to customize your Guardian’s look and playstyle. Enjoy Destiny 2’s cinematic story, challenging co-op missions, and a variety of PvP modes alone or with friends. Download for free today and write your legend in the stars.An Immersive StoryYou are a Guardian, defender of the Last City of humanity in a solar system under siege by infamous villains. Look to the stars and stand against the darkness. Your legend begins now.Guardian ClassesChoose from the armored Titan, mystic Warlock, or swift Hunter.
