Destiny 2: The Edge of Fate

"Destiny 2’s decline has been a long time coming, and The Edge of Fate only speeds it along. A dull epilogue paired with frustrating mechanics does little to justify its existence. The real improvements came from the free updates, not …"

"Bungie, give us a sign. On the one hand, Boundary of Destiny manages to renew enthusiasm for a boundless narrative universe that still has a lot to say. On the other hand, the design and gameplay choices are ineffective: from …"

"So, when it comes to the story, Bungie has got off to a strong start with *The Edge of Fate*. The dialogue is engaging, and with the lore surrounding *The Nine*—which we’ve been piecing together bit by bit for years—we …"

"While it presents an interesting and promising story, the execution of this saga&s;s first chapter feels like a step backward. The story thoroughly explores key characters and lays the groundwork for future events, but the campaign, new mechanics, and progression …"

"The Final Shape ended the Light and Dark saga, but Destiny 2: The Edge of Fate might just end my will to log in"

"The Edge of Fate feels a little stale in the gameplay department, but plants some interesting seeds for Destiny 2&a;#039;s ongoing narrative."

"Destiny 2: The Edge of Fate is meant to be the beginning of a new era for the series. In reality, however, you find yourself in a small location with new abilities that aim to refresh the familiar gameplay, but …"

"Despite the introduction of a well-written new character like Lodi and the presence of the Nine, the gameplay in The Edge of Fate proves to be extremely repetitive, with dull puzzles and fetch quests that slow down the action. The …"

"Bungie continues its streak of developing phenomenal content with live-service elements that actively work to undermine it. Destiny 2: Edge of Fate&s;s main campaign has plenty of highs, but sticking with the game long-term at this point means dealing with …"

"If you stepped away from Destiny following The Final Shape, this acts as an excellent point to hop back on."

"Destiny 2: The Edge of Fate is a rough start to the Year of Prophecy, but one that still shows signs of promise below some of its disappointing features. The overhaul to some systems is excellent, and the combat remains …"

"The Edge of Fate starts Destiny&s;s next chapter with ambitious goals but flawed execution. Its slower progression and repetitive mission design test players&s; patience, though it successfully sets the stage for future content that could recapture the magic of past …"

"Does Destiny 2: The Edge of Fate successfully start a new chapter for Destiny 2 or does it falter under the pressure of its Herculean task?"

"The Edge of Fate is Destiny 2 at both its best and worst; narratively, the writing is solid, following the stellar conclusion of last year’s The Final Shape; however the changes made to the power grind system and distinct lack …"

"Destiny 2: The Edge of Fate does a good job on setting the stage for the future of the game, but unfortunately, it falls short in creating a truly engaging and memorable experience. That said, the quality-of-life improvements and system …"

"With a mediocre story, and infuriating new mechanics, The Edge of Fate makes it clear that Destiny 2’s best days are behind it. With many softlocks and glitches to boot, the new expansion is simply a big old mess."

"Destiny 2: The Edge of Fate feels like a test of patience rather than skill. While the narrative and world-building are receiving their plaudits, the gameplay mechanics, bugs, and design missteps, on the other hand, are hindering what could have …"

"With how much has changed in Destiny, it&s;s hard to see the forest through the trees. Everything I thought I knew, from what was good to what to focus on, has been overhauled. This was initially jarring, but the longer …"

"I’ll continue to cheer for the game to grow and expand, and I believe there’s some strong potential to this new saga focused on issues of freedom and pre-determinism. But the current thrust of this expansion just isn’t working."

"Still irresistibly fun to play, The Edge of Fate semi-successfully establishes a foundation for the future Destiny 2 saga that will be told in the coming years. The new progression system is interesting but very lengthy."

"Destiny 2: The Edge of Fate is a smaller, more intimate expansion compared to the usual Bungie annual release. It contains a smaller story that is more focused on new avenues to explore in the universe, while also featuring some …"

"Building on the saga&s;s excellent conclusion in The Final Shape, Destiny 2: The Edge of Fate serves as both a mediocre epilogue and a promising but uncertain reboot. Ultimately, it&s;s less interesting in its own right, both in terms of …"

"Writing this review exhausted me. I was hoping a new saga of Destiny 2 might get me excited for what’s next. Instead, I’m tired. The skill to make cool stuff still exists at Bungie, but it’s being catastrophically misused. Design …"

"Story aside, this would be one of Destiny 2&s;s more forgettable campaigns. But thanks to its wide-ranging overhauls, it&s;s become memorable for all the wrong reasons."

"It&s;s a new era for Destiny 2 and Bungie as a whole, and it shows with The Edge of Fate&s;s scale. However, the execution, especially in new systems like Matterspark, leaves much to be desired."

"In this brave new world of Destiny, a new saga begins, and major shifts and changes alter the very systems on which the Guardians stand and progress. Unfortunately, these are changes I&s;m going to have to sit out until they …"

"The Edge of Fate is a desperately disappointing follow up to The Final Shape, offering little to nothing of value to the overall Destiny 2 experience. A forgettable story, lifeless new locations and joyless mechanic additions, this is a sad …"

"Destiny 2: The Edge of Fate provides new content that is definitely worth it. The story is just as messy at the beginning, but soon you roll nicely in that. The main change is Armor 3.0 and that system works …"

"Destiny 2: The Edge of Fate isn’t the worst expansion the looter shooter’s been given, but it’s a major step back from The Final Shape in almost every regard, mixing content that’s simply more of the same with a few …"

"Destiny 2: The Edge of Fate is the first chapter of the Year of Prophecy, with Bungie promising a new era for the game&s;s universe, immediately following the completion of the Light and Dark Saga. But will it live up …"