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Destiny 2 players are demanding that Bungie address the loot distribution and handling issues in dungeons when compared to raids.Dungeons, which are intended for solo playthroughs and serve as significant endgame activities, have been plagued by inconsistent and subpar loot quality.
There is concern within the community that Bungie may be prioritizing raid content over dungeons, leading to the neglect of old content with each new season. While dungeons in Destiny 2 continue to attract fireteams of three Guardians as a popular endgame activity, players have noticed significant issues regarding loot distribution and management when compared to raids. Players find this inconsistency to be both confusing and frustrating, and are urging Bungie to address and find a solution for this problem going forward.
After the release of Destiny 2's Ghosts of the Deep dungeon, which marked the game's sixth consecutive dungeon, there has been significant community discussion about their purpose. Generally, dungeons are designed to be more manageable content that can be played solo, making them a valuable activity for endgame players. However, the issue lies in the loot that is obtained from these dungeons.
When Bungie began selling Destiny 2 dungeon DLCs, they started including dedicated loot pools to satisfy players. However, the problem now is that there is a lack of feature equality between dungeon loot and raid loot, with the former being treated less favorably. One Reddit user, 0rganicMach1ne, pointed out that despite Bungie's claims of wanting players to have more control over the loot they receive, this doesn't seem to apply to dungeons. Weapon drops in dungeons are uncommon and of questionable quality, leading 0rganicMach1ne to suggest that dungeon loot should be fully craftable and customizable to cater to individual player preferences.
Destiny 2 often relies on raids to offer its most powerful weapons, which serve as highly rewarding prizes for completing challenging and intricate gameplay. However, dungeons, despite being just as complex and potentially even more difficult, do not receive the same level of recognition for their loot offerings. Some members of the community speculate that this may be due to a decline in dungeon playtime in the weeks following their release, causing Bungie to prioritize raid content instead.
This issue is further aggravated as Destiny 2 introduces new weapons and loot each season, resulting in older content, including dungeon loot, being left behind. Although the desired features for dungeon content already exist within the game, it remains unclear why the studio has not implemented them in the first place.
The community is unlikely to receive a prompt explanation of the problem as Bungie is limiting their interactions with Destiny 2 players due to concerns for their own safety. Bungie's developers have unfortunately been subjected to numerous cases of severe harassment. As a result, the community will be kept in the dark even more than usual, intensifying the significance of perceived issues with the game. Destiny 2 can currently be played on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
