Unveiling the Truth: Irrefutable Evidence Proves Destiny 2 is Thriving!

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The Destiny 2 community has provided data that offers a different perspective on the game's player base decline, suggesting it may not be as severe as some claim.

Bungie's reduced engagement with the community, coupled with concerns about the release of DLC and microtransactions, has caused some uneasiness. However, the severity of the situation may not be as grave as it appears. Community members have challenged the analysis of the impact of the Lightfall DLC on the franchise, presenting arguments that suggest the data reveals a non-apocalyptic scenario that has occurred previously.

Despite some concerns about a decline in the player base of Destiny 2, the Destiny community has uncovered data that provides a different perspective on the issue. While it is no secret that Bungie's AAA live-service experience is going through a challenging period, the situation may not be as dire as some suggest.

As Bungie becomes less involved with the Destiny 2 community, the game continues to face repercussions from the controversial Lightfall DLC release and the increased presence of microtransactions and other monetization options. Alongside the community's usual critiques of the game's balance and narrative, this has created a sense of unease. However, it appears that the situation may not be as severe as initially believed.

Some members of the Destiny 2 community have expressed dissatisfaction with Forbes writer Paul Tassi's assessment of the impact of the Lightfall DLC on the franchise's current state. Tassi's analysis was broad and resulted in a negative conclusion. However, Destiny community member Merzats has provided a comprehensive analysis using SteamDB data, which tracks the number of players on PC during different seasons. Merzats' findings, which are publicly available, suggest that the Lightfall year is not as disastrous for the franchise as initially thought.

Another Reddit user, StrangelyOnPoint, has utilized Merzats' data to create a detailed waterfall chart, illustrating the changes in Destiny's PC player base from the release of the Shadowkeep DLC onwards. This chart offers a clearer understanding of how the game's player numbers fluctuate throughout the year. Despite the game experiencing a decline during the Season of the Deep, similar situations have occurred in the past, unrelated to external factors.

It is important to note that the data on Destiny 2's PC players can only be accessed through SteamDB. This means that the information provided does not include players on PlayStation and Xbox consoles. Additionally, the data does not take into account Destiny 2 players on the Epic Games Store, as they have a separate tracking system.

Overall, despite the current challenges facing Destiny, the situation is not necessarily much worse than it has been in the past. With the upcoming Season 22 Raid, it is likely that a significant number of players will return to the game. Furthermore, the highly anticipated Final Shape DLC will be released in a few seasons.

Destiny 2 is currently available for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.

Source: Forbes