Players are furious with Bungie after a leaked ArtStation post revealed a Gladiator armor set originally designed for Iron Banner was instead sold in the Eververse store, highlighting ongoing frustrations with Bungie's microtransaction practices and the game's current poor state. The controversy is compounded by the reuse of old armor sets and the high cost of new paid content, leading fans to call for better transparency and more player-friendly solutions.
Bungie's recent crossover armor collaboration between Destiny 2 and The Witcher has been met with skepticism from the player community. Many players are questioning the timing of the crossover and expressing concerns about the game's recent controversies, including layoffs and revenue misses. Additionally, the high price and inability to earn the armor sets in-game through normal means have further fueled the backlash. The negative sentiment reflects a larger dissatisfaction with Eververse and the state of the game, with players feeling less inclined to spend money on microtransactions.
Bungie has made a positive change in Destiny 2 by dropping new armor sets as random rewards from the Ritual playlist, rectifying a broken promise to release new ritual armor sets every year. This move allows players to farm normal Strikes, Crucible, and Gambit for cool armor drops, providing a reason to engage in these activities. However, the downside is that transmogging this armor will cost players half of their "free" transmog slots for the season. Despite the need for a protest to bring about this change, it is a step in the right direction for a game that has been heavily monetized.
Destiny 2 game director Joe Blackburn addresses the community in a video, promising a free Eververse armor set in Season 22 and a free PvP map pack for Crucible in 2024. He acknowledges the disappointment caused by a recent State of the Game update and addresses concerns regarding PvP and armor sets. Blackburn assures players that the development resources for Destiny's PvP have not shifted away and announces plans for a streamlined PvP development team. The video has been well-received by players, who appreciate the personal and intimate approach.
