Destiny 2's Solstice event is offering unprecedented loot rewards, with gear dropping at significantly higher tiers than usual, providing players with massive power upgrades and making it the most loot-generous event in the game's history.
A Destiny 2 player attempted to organize a boycott of the upcoming Solstice Event to protest microtransactions, but the community largely rejected the idea. The player argued that events were becoming more expensive and less enjoyable, but many disagreed and believed that the boycott would be ineffective. Critics pointed out that the Reddit community represents only a small fraction of the game's player base and that the studio only needs a small number of big spenders to turn a profit. Ultimately, players will have to decide whether or not to vote with their wallets.
Destiny 2's annual Solstice event is set to return on July 18, offering players the chance to earn new armor and rewards. This year's event will feature overhauled enemy density and difficulty, as well as two new buffs called Firebound and Flare. Players will need to find and spend Silver Leaves, Silver Ash, and Kindling to upgrade their armor and chase the perfect stat roll. Additionally, the event introduces the first Strand rocket launcher in Destiny 2.