Destiny 2 Revolutionizes Gaming Industry with Epochal Integration
Destiny 2's Season of the Deep delivered on its promises, including the highly anticipated weapon featured in promotional material This bodes well for Bungie's future plans for the game, keeping players excited for what's to come in the next few years
With the launch of Season of the Deep for Destiny 2, Guardians can finally obtain the stylish Solar Hand Cannon, Epochal Integration, which was previously missing from the game. This update has brought a boatload of new content, including a new dungeon set in the sunken depths of Titan's ocean floor, seasonal activities, and a 100-tier battle pass. Additionally, players can now enjoy a new fishing system. While reception to the update has been positive, some fans continue to voice their concerns over balance issues in the game, which Bungie has been addressing.
Bungie Keeping its Word is a Good Sign for Destiny's Future
During the initial launch of Lightfall, fans were quick to criticize the absence of certain story beats, underdeveloped characters like Neomuna, and missing gear that was heavily featured in the expansion's promotional material. One highly anticipated item was a silencer-equipped Hand Cannon with a laser sight, which was prominently featured in the Lightfall trailer but missing from the game's loot table. Thankfully, with the recent release of Season of the Deep, players can finally obtain the coveted Epochal Integration Hand Cannon as a quest reward in Destiny 2.
The quest, called Parting the Veil, becomes available after completing the Nightfall campaign and is relatively straightforward to complete. Not only does it provide closure for some loose ends in the story, but it also adds to Lightfall's overall natural conclusion. After facing backlash for its absence during the game's launch, Bungie reassured fans that the Solar Hand Cannon would eventually make an appearance. With the release of Season of the Deep, the studio has proven true to their promise, further solidifying their reputation as a premier example of a successful live-service game. Other studios now look to emulate Bungie's model for Destiny 2.
Bungie Should Keep Spirits High Heading Into 2024
In order to maintain its loyal fanbase and generate excitement for its upcoming IP, Bungie must continue to prioritize delivering on its promises and being receptive to feedback. The recent release of Epochal Integration on schedule is a prime example of this commitment. While Marathon, the studio's new extraction shooter, shares some similarities with looter shooters like Destiny 2, it will require a separate evaluation from players to determine its appeal.
Despite the fact that certain issues still need to be resolved, Bungie has undoubtedly been making great strides in keeping up with the demands of its fans. The Season of the Deep has been receiving positive feedback, The Final Shape is generating a lot of excitement, and Destiny 2 is currently in one of its strongest positions. The addition of Epochal Integration into the game has helped to improve its reputation, and with the inclusion of the Parting the Veil quest that serves as a mini epilogue for the campaign, the studio has effectively addressed two criticisms at once. Moving forward, Bungie will undoubtedly want to maintain this momentum leading up to the tentative release of Destiny 2's next and potentially final expansion in 2024. Destiny 2 is currently available on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
