Destiny 2 Episode Revenant Act 2 is out, and it has left many players frustrated with bugs and questionable story choices.
This Tuesday, November 19, 2024, Bungie released Episode Revenant Act 2, continuing the storyline of Fikrul, the Fanatic, and other Eliksni houses. With this Act, Bungie released a new activity in the game called “Tomb of Elders“.
For Destiny 1 veterans, yes, this is inspired by the original Prison of Elders from the House of Wolves expansion. This article contains spoilers for the Episode Revenant Act 2.
The act goes deeper into Eido’s controversial decision to free Eramis, a decision that’s been widely criticized by fans. Eramis, a recurring enemy with a long history of betrayal, is believed to be key in helping Guardians hurt Fikrul’s plans. However, her release has left many fans questioning the narrative direction.
Community Backlash Over Bugs and Story in Destiny 2 Episode Revenant
As players dived into the latest act, frustrations quickly bubbled to the surface, with DestinyTheGame subreddit threads filled with critical discussions. A post titled “This episode actually sucks” called out the act’s technical issues, saying, “The amount of bugs [in] this episode is insane and for an unknown reason they removed Engram focus for a season with no crafting is absolutely crazy.”
Others echoed similar sentiments, pointing out the broken mechanics and unpolished state of the game. One user replied, “I’ve been playing since Season 9 and this is the buggiest the game has ever been.”
Another user replied, “The number of bugs this season is ridiculous and [Bungie] should rightly be called out when they happen.”
On the narrative side, fans were equally frustrated. In a thread titled “Did they just decide to make Eido… stupid?”, one user criticized the story, saying, “What is more frustrating is that the story ‘forces the player’ to go along with Eido’s plan.”
“I do not agree with freeing a mass murderer,” the Reddit user said. “I do not agree that ‘Eramis is our only hope’. The player character kills evil gods for breakfast. They do not need Eramis.”
Even Destiny 2 lore expert My Name Is Byf weighed in on the Act 2 storyline, calling Eido’s decision to release Eramis from prison “kind of ridiculous.”
Byf elaborated, “This is Eido choosing to release someone who has actively threatened both her house and her father, and she’s releasing them with the hopes that Eramis can assist them in hunting down Fikrul and helping her find a tonic that will cure her father. There’s naivety and then there’s just this.”
He further expressed his frustration, saying, “It’s moments like this that make me wish we could make decisions and have an impact on Destiny’s narrative as the actual Guardian at the center of the plot.” You can watch the full YouTube video here.
On a more positive note, the new cinematic released at the end of Act 2 has received widespread praise for its unique style. As for what’s next in Episode Revenant, Act 3 is set to launch in January 2025, which is when fans can expect the conclusion to the episodic storyline.
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