The Pros And Cons Of Permanent Raid Contest Mode In Destiny 2
For the first time in history, Bungie decided to extend contest mode for an additional day. Due to overwhelming server issues during the day one race, contest mode continued through Sunday, making this the first and only 48-hour raid event. The change has inspired a number of interesting debates around raid content, with some calling for Bungie to implement contest mode as a permanent option going forward. While more options naturally seem better, it may not be in Destiny’s best interest to keep contest mode around all year.
The day one raid is the biggest event of the year for Destiny players. It’s an opportunity for everyone to come together in celebration of the latest expansion and compete for a chance at the title of World First. Whether you’re competing with your clan or watching the race unfold on Twitch, there’s just nothing like seeing a new raid for the first time alongside the entire Destiny community. Part of what makes the race so special is contest mode, a special ruleset that limits players’ power level and available arsenal to create conditions for a long and exciting race. With contest mode, Bungie can restrict players from cheesing bosses with overpowered tools and ensure that the raid poses a significant challenge for everyone - even hardcore Destiny speedrunners. After 24 hours, contest mode ends and from then on the raid can only be played on normal difficulty. If you weren’t there on day one, that experience is gone forever.
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There’s something to be said for the temporary nature of contest mode. Though Bungie has largely steered away from extremely narrow time windows for experiencing new content over the last year, day ones are
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