Summary
This article contains major spoilers for Destiny 2’s The Final Shape.
Destiny 2’s The Final Shape launched a little over one week ago to a greatly positive reception from veteran players and newcomers alike, and it’s now regarded as the best expansion in the game’s history - possibly surpassing the heights of The Taken King fromD1and Forsaken and The Witch Queen fromD2. The incredible praiseDestiny 2’s The Final Shape is getting is huge, and Bungie delivered exactly the kind of experience it needed with a mix of top-notch gameplay with the Prismatic subclasses and an emotional story. Even the recently released Dual Destiny Exotic mission made a lot of players happy due to its unique unlock method, but at the same time, some are frustrated by it.
With games likeDestiny 2, which has MMO foundations and it’s a live-service title at its core, it can be difficult to please everyone considering a large playerbase and a myriad of different features and playstyles. While The Final Shape expansion is mostly considered great across the board, the reception of Dual Destiny is currently mixed, with a rather large number of Guardians being displeased that the activity requires a Fireteam of two to getDestiny 2’s Exotic Class Items. There are multiple reasons why this controversy started, including marketing material and design choices by Bungie.
Why Destiny 2 Players Are Unhappy About Exotic Class Items
Destiny 2’s Dual Destiny Exotic Mission is a Controversial Way to Get Exotic Class Items
One of the biggest reasons why theDual Destiny Exotic mission dividedDestiny 2’s fanbaseis that it can be unlocked solo or in a Fireteam of up to three, but no communication is actually required to do that. This is not the case when it comes to completingDestiny 2’s new Exotic Class Item mission, as it is necessary to have some form of communication between the two players to call symbols or the numbers on the clock-like structure toward the end of the mission. The reason is that symbols are only visible to one player at a time while the other has to shoot them, whereas the clock-like structure requires players to spot which numbers are on both of their screens and shoot their corresponding artifacts.
There is a chance Bungie slows down the clock-like structures at the end to favor accessibility in Dual Destiny, as this would still make it possible to foregovoice comms in Destiny 2and only use chat, instead.
While everything can be done via chat, for the most part, the real problem comes at the very end of the activity when both bosses are shielded at the same time. This is because the clock-like structures rapidly change their composition, so it can be hard to type in chat everything and give the other player enough time to act before the shift happens. Dual Destiny is as well received as a miniDestiny 2Raid or Exoticmission akin to the original ones as it is being criticized for lack of accessibility.
Why Destiny 2’s Dual Destiny is a Double-Edged Sword For Solo Players
Destiny 2’s Fireteam Finder is a Great, But Imperfect Tool
Another major problem perceived by players is that The Final Shape’s Exotic Class Items were a big part of the expansion’s marketing material and something a lot of players were looking forward to. However, Dual Destiny is not a matchmade activity, and it can only be accessed with a premade Fireteam of two or by using theFireteam Finder feature inDestiny 2(or similar third-party LFG sites and apps).
Solo players are often at a disadvantage in Destiny 2, more so casual players who don’t have a dedicated Clan or friends playing the game. However, Fireteam Finder can help a lot with that, even for endgame content.
This last bit can easily be solved with the various filters in Fireteam Finder, like asking for help or chill teammates. There are no guarantees that by using LFG features players will indeed complete Dual Destiny with ease, though, and the underlying problem for some is that the mission cannot be accessed or completed solo. Overall,Destiny 2’s Exotic missionscan be some of the most unique and fun content in the game, and Dual Destiny is no exception - however, it seems unlikely that Bungie will pull something like it in the future due to its reception, which can be a blessing or a curse based on who is asked.
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Dive into the world of Destiny 2 to explore the mysteries of the solar system and experience responsive first-person shooter combat. Unlock powerful elemental abilities and collect unique gear to customize your Guardian’s look and playstyle. Enjoy Destiny 2’s cinematic story, challenging co-op missions, and a variety of PvP modes alone or with friends. Download for free today and write your legend in the stars.An Immersive StoryYou are a Guardian, defender of the Last City of humanity in a solar system under siege by infamous villains. Look to the stars and stand against the darkness. Your legend begins now.Guardian ClassesChoose from the armored Titan, mystic Warlock, or swift Hunter.
