Bungie's Approach To Destiny 2 PvP Is Changing
Bungie plans to revitalize Destiny 2's PvP next year with more maps and a team dedicated to fixing any issues in the mode.
By Darryn Bonthuys on
After Bungie posted a Destiny 2 State of the Game update that received some big pushback from players, game director Joe Blackburn uploaded an almost 17-minute vlog in which he responded to community criticism. In it, Blackburn apologized for recent decisions from Bungie, promised a major increase in new PvP content, and addressed several other complaints.
The biggest point of criticism from Destiny 2 players in the wake of Bungie's big update on the game was the studio implying that it simply didn't have the resources to deliver a more regular flow of PvP content, a section of Destiny 2 that has become notorious for being drip-fed new maps and modes over the years. Blackburn explained that Bungie is now aiming to deliver a big drop of new maps in 2024, which will be free for all Destiny 2 players.
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«Next year we're going to change our philosophy. Instead of a slow trickle of maps throughout the year, we're going to focus our efforts into a single map pack that's free for everyone,» Blackburn said. «So imagine new maps coming in one drop, so that we can make a bunch of new experiences that can all be good at specific things and has a big variety in a single drop next year.»
Blackburn also added that there'll be an increase in available modes in Destiny 2's core playlists, which will be handled by a dedicated «PvP strike team» that will focus on Destiny 2's multiplayer offerings while providing an open line of communication to players. According to Blackburn, the team will address community feedback
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