I’m diving into Destiny 2’s new adventure, “Edge of Fate,” and boy, does it shake things up! The game steps away from its usual Light and Darkness drama, aiming to revamp the whole scene with fresh stuff like introducing Kepler, a planet that’s all about dark matter and secrets tied to the Nine. And let’s not forget Lodi, everyone’s favorite undercover agent, popping onto the scene.
Here’s the thing, though—Bungie’s approach here? Kind of confusing. Some folks think “Edge of Fate” is more of a cosmetic update rather than a beefy expansion. Don’t get me wrong, they’ve made some nifty tweaks. Fixing the grind for game armor? Long overdue, right? But now that the expansion is live, and players are wrapping up the campaign, Bungie’s tweaking more stuff. But, is it really getting to the heart of things? It feels like they’re dancing around the edges.
Oh, and by the way, in case you missed it, Bright Dust—a precious in-game currency you earn to avoid shelling out real cash for snazzy outfits—is now infinitely farmable. Cool, right? Plus, they’re overhauling the Pathfinder system, which, let’s be honest, didn’t quite hit the mark when it tried to replace bounties.
Here’s the catch: Introducing these changes after launching what might be the smallest expansion since “Warmind” wasn’t perhaps the best move. The “Edge of Fate” is all about core system changes, yet it’s on the lighter side for content. That’s got the community buzzing, and not entirely in a good way. The expansion holds the record for the lowest player count in a Destiny 2 expansion. Yikes.
Change is crucial for Destiny to thrive, but it seems like Bungie’s not zeroing in on what truly matters. Sure, folks will appreciate more Bright Dust, but without compelling new content, it’s not enough to keep them hooked. While the story in “Edge of Fate” shines bright, once players burn through it, they’re not going to hang around just for shiny outfits.
Even with “The Desert Perpetual” raid giving the content a second wind, it’s unlikely to be another legendary “Forsaken” moment. For Bungie to keep its players in the loop and excited post-expansion, it needs to keep serving up big news, not hold back.
