Veteran Destiny 2 player Gladd drops out of the upcoming Desert Perpetual Epic raid race, criticizing the game as 'bland' and 'a chore,' and stating that only a new game can save the franchise, amid declining player counts and dissatisfaction with current game systems.
Bungie announced the list of items disabled during the upcoming Destiny 2 Desert Perpetual Epic Raid race, which starts on September 27, 2025, including specific weapons and swords, to ensure fair competition during the 48-hour Contest Mode with a Power cap of 300.
Destiny 2's new Desert Perpetual raid has launched with a 48-hour contest mode, but several bugs and disabled gear, including exotic weapons and armor perks, are affecting gameplay and race fairness, with ongoing technical issues and potential exploits raising concerns about the race's integrity.
Bungie removed the Encore farm in Destiny 2 just before the Desert Perpetual raid, giving early grinders who exploited it a significant advantage in gear and power level, leading to community backlash over perceived unfairness and tone-deaf decision-making.
Bungie has released a list of disabled items for the upcoming Crota's End World First raid race in Destiny 2, including the Tessellation Exotic Fusion Rifle, Warlock Weavewalk Aspect, Titan Banner of War Aspect, Foetracer Exotic Hunter Helmet, Elemental Munitions Mod, Overload Hand Cannon Mod, all Ammo Reserve Mods, all Font Armor Charge Mods, and Frenzied Stacks Artifact Mod. These items have been disabled due to a glitch that would give players an unfair advantage.