Beginning on Tuesday, the latest phase in Bungie’s ongoing live-service looter shooter Destiny 2 commenced with its The Edge of Fate expansion – the first of two planned for this year, offering a unique and contrasting environment and storyline for players to explore. Regrettably, the DLC hasn’t had an ideal debut so far.
As I type this, the user feedback for “Destiny 2: The Edge of Fate” and recent reviews for “Destiny 2” on Steam, the primary PC gaming platform, are classified as “Mixed.” Specifically, there are 382 reviews for the expansion and 3,138 reviews for the main game. It’s worth noting that many players have left their feedback for the expansion on the main Destiny 2 page. The ratings for Destiny 2 on Xbox and PlayStation are trickier to gauge, but most recent Xbox reviews for the game are negative, while the expansion has a 3.79/5 star rating on the PlayStation Store.
As a tech-savvy enthusiast, I’ve got to share some fascinating insights about the launch of “The Edge of Fate”. According to SteamDB, the peak number of concurrent players on its debut day was approximately 99,193. Although it fell short of the 100K mark, it’s still a significant figure. Interestingly, this number represents less than one-third of the 314,634 players that “The Final Shape” attracted during its launch last year. Quite intriguing, isn’t it?
The numbers weren’t solely due to The Final Shape being the last DLC in the Light and Darkness Saga; every expansion released since Beyond Light has consistently attracted more than 200,000 players on its launch day (Forsaken and Shadowkeep are not recent enough for accurate tracking), with Lightfall of 2023 holding the highest record at 316,750.
It appears that although the story, which revolves around the enigmatic Nine, their rebellious messenger Orin, and a new destination in the Reef named Kepler cloaked by dark matter, has been widely praised as outstanding, there are considerable issues with the expansion’s gameplay and visual presentation according to user feedback on various social media platforms.
Personally, I’ve noticed a general wave of disapproval among players regarding the game Kepler. Many seem to find the Metroidvania-style design challenging to maneuver, and they’ve been quite vocal about their frustrations. Particularly, there’s a new mechanic called Matterspark that has garnered significant criticism.
As a tech enthusiast, I’d say this upgrade turns my Guardian into a rolling, arc-blasting orb reminiscent of Sonic! It effortlessly navigates narrow passages and discharges potent zaps both on foes and specific targets.
On the other hand, some critics argue that this mechanism is overused, and it isn’t combined with intriguing puzzles or encounters often enough to prevent it from becoming monotonous.
Additionally, it seems to be rather cumbersome and tricky to manage, with several users expressing discomfort after rolling around in Matterspark form, leading to bouts of motion sickness. Not an enjoyable experience.
Kepler’s artistic direction and visual aesthetic have received varying opinions. Some find it lackluster and unremarkable within Destiny’s landscapes, which I concur with, given my extensive gaming background – at least from what I’ve experienced so far.
This area is predominantly marked by a rugged terrain featuring scientific research facilities and subterranean caves adorned with round, plump vegetation – much like locations such as the Moon or Titan, essentially.
It remains undecided how The Edge of Fate affects loot and armor across the entire game, including its innovative Portal function, which gives players the option to customize their preferred activities and adjust difficulty settings for enhanced rewards.
Additionally, prepare for the upcoming raid titled “The Desert Perpetual,” scheduled for release on July 19th. This challenging six-player endeavor will offer an exciting opportunity for players to conquer it and acquire high-tier equipment as their reward in the game’s endgame.
Essentially, it appears that Bungie didn’t achieve the massive success they anticipated with the expansion, given their challenges with Marathon, their upcoming shooter that faced delays due to an art theft scandal and unfavorable feedback from Closed Alpha testing. This isn’t favorable news for Destiny as it embarks on a new phase.
Certainly, it’s important to acknowledge that while there’s always the possibility of recovery, Destiny 2 has been experiencing a consistent drop in player numbers. Not even the introduction of a new expansion could return those numbers to where they were just last year. This is undeniably a significant concern for the game’s present and future health. Here’s hoping Bungie can devise a solution.
Destiny 2: The Edge of Fate can be purchased on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One systems, Windows PC (via Steam or Epic Games Store), PS5, and PS4 for $39.99, but you can find it for only $33.49 at CDKeys. Additionally, the Year of Prophecy bundle, which includes Rewards Passes and the upcoming December DLC Renegades, is available for $66.99 at CDKeys. Lastly, the Ultimate Edition of Destiny 2: The Edge of Fate, offering instant access to some Exotics and bonus cosmetics, can be found at CDKeys for $83.89.
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2025-07-17 00:09