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The video discusses the current state and future of *Destiny 2* with a critical lens on its player statistics and lack of innovation. The presenter highlights a significant player drop during the "Curse of Osiris" DLC release and compares current numbers to those of other games like *Warframe* and *Division 2*. Criticism is directed at *Destiny 2* for its stagnant meta, lack of new enemy factions, and repetitive gameplay, especially in the PvP mode. The speaker criticizes game companies for prioritizing profits over innovation, which leads to declining player engagement. Despite this, the presenter acknowledges their love for the game and invites community feedback, emphasizing the importance of honest criticism in improving the gaming experience.
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In this part of the video, the presenter discusses the current state and future of Destiny 2, questioning whether the game is dying by examining player statistics. The presenter compares current numbers to past data, particularly highlighting the significant decline during the release of the DLC “Curse of Osiris,” where the player base dropped by 81.5%. More recent numbers from Steam charts show that the game currently has fewer players than back then, but it’s emphasized that despite these drops, the game still maintains around 100,000 active daily players. The segment also includes the presenter promoting their streaming activities on YouTube and Twitch.
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In this part of the video, the speaker compares player statistics between various games, highlighting that Warframe has almost 54,000 players on Steam, significantly more than Division 2, which has around 1,500. The speaker argues against claims that Warframe is a “dead game” by showing its active player base. They then criticize Destiny 2’s lack of innovation, pointing out that it hasn’t introduced a new enemy faction for years aside from the Scorn and that new game modes are nearly non-existent. The speaker also laments the stagnation in AAA games, attributing it to a lack of passion and meaningful updates, which causes players to lose interest. They observe that loyal communities often defend their games despite these shortcomings.
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In this part of the video, the speaker addresses the defensive behavior of passionate gamers who fervently protect games like Destiny 2 or Diablo 4 as though they had a familial connection to them. They argue that these players feel compelled to defend products that do not reciprocate care for them. The speaker insists that, contrary to accusations of being a constant complainer, they believe a genuinely fun game can withstand criticism without losing its player base. The example of Pal World is given to illustrate that a game with engaging content will retain players despite any surrounding drama. The speaker criticizes game companies for prioritizing profits over player satisfaction, noting that as long as loyal players continue to purchase in-game items, these companies have no incentive to innovate or address issues. This segment concludes by highlighting a concerning trend of declining player numbers due to these practices.
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In this part of the video, the speaker addresses the issues with the current state of a game season that has been extended to seven months, considerably longer than the usual three months. This protracted duration leads to a decline in player engagement due to lack of new content, which results in players logging in less frequently. The speaker also mentions the upcoming “final shape” expansion, predicting it will be enjoyable initially but eventually will fall into the same repetitive cycle. A significant critique is directed towards the game’s PvP mode, which the speaker feels has become unplayable due to unbalanced metas, specifically highlighting the dominance of the SMG meta that has persisted for years without change. The frustration is exacerbated by aspects such as enemy elements (referred to as “green cockroaches”) that detract from the core gunplay experience. The speaker’s experience is emphasized by mentioning their high ranking and experience in the Trials of Osiris.
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In this part of the video, the creator discusses his frustrations with the game *Destiny 2*, particularly the stagnation of its meta over the years. He emphasizes that human nature leads to boredom from repetitive gameplay and criticizes the developers for not introducing significant changes each season. The creator highlights the game’s variety of builds and weapons, but points out that players are forced to use only certain ones to succeed, which diminishes the fun. Despite his complaints, he clarifies that he loves the game and appreciates the support from his community, feeling a duty to be honest about the game’s issues. He invites viewers to share their thoughts on the game’s current state in the comments.