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Destiny 2's Act 2 content impresses with new battlegrounds and level geometry, but players are frustrated by the timegated weapon focusing system, which forces them to rely on RNG and wait longer for specific weapons. The release schedule and timegating of loot have also drawn criticism, despite the quality of the new content.
Destiny 2's Into the Light expansion features a release schedule for new weapons, with some currently available and others set to be released over the next few weeks. The timegating system has drawn criticism, particularly regarding the limited edition "shiny" versions of the weapons, which have unique shaders and four perk options. While players can earn one copy of each shiny weapon through an Arcite quest, these versions have fixed rolls and limited perks, leading to low drop rates and the need for extensive grinding. The time limit for obtaining these shiny versions has also sparked frustration among players, prompting advice to pace grinding efforts and await potential changes to the system.
After facing backlash from the Destiny 2 community for timegating half of its reprised weapons, Bungie has reduced the timegating period from six weeks to three, aiming to address player concerns. They promise fresh rewards, increased playable content, and a weekly quest to obtain limited edition variants. While some timegating remains, Bungie assures a substantial amount of grinding/earning time for limited edition weapons, though some players may still be dissatisfied if their preferred weapons are not introduced early on.
The Destiny 2 community is upset about the upcoming Into the Light update due to the timegating of weapon releases, with only six out of 12 weapons being available at launch and the rest rolling out weekly. This decision has sparked backlash, with players feeling that Bungie is prioritizing player engagement metrics over what's best for the game. The community's reaction was predictable, and the move has further eroded goodwill from dedicated players, despite the update otherwise being anticipated as enjoyable.
Bungie's upcoming Destiny 2 content drop, "Into the Light," will timegate half of its new weapons, with some not becoming available until May 21. This decision has sparked frustration among players, as it limits the time to obtain limited edition variants with unique perks. The move is seen as a ploy to drive player engagement, but it has garnered criticism for disrupting player expectations and creating unnecessary barriers to accessing highly anticipated content.