Summary
Destiny 2has finally unveiled the next major chapter in its life — The Edge of Fate.Destiny 2’s upcoming Edge of Fate expansion isn’t just a massive content update either, as it signals the start ofDestiny 2’s Fate Saga, which will unfold over multiple years and across several expansions. This isn’t necessarily new territory forDestiny 2, as even itsLight and Darkness Sagatook ten years to conclude. However, while the length of the saga itself is understandable,Destiny 2’s approach to The Edge of Fate may end up being a bit of a double-edged sword.
Destiny 2has proven over time to be an expert at making its fans wait for what comes next, in a similar fashion to shows with endless cliffhangers, likeLost. Unfortunately, this approach hasn’t always sat well with its most dedicated players, who have been known to finish content so quickly that they are then left with very little to do for weeks and sometimes even months on end. Well,Destiny 2isn’t backing down on this approach, even with the start of a brand-new saga alongside the launch of The Edge of Fate, as Bungie has already divulged what players can expect from the end of the expansion’s narrative.
Destiny 2’s Edge of Fate Approach May Win Some and Lose Others
Destiny 2: The Edge of Fate Will Leave More Questions Than Answers
The Edge of Fate will be introducing a new multi-year story for players to experience across severalDestiny 2expansions, and while that might sound great from a longevity standpoint, Bungie has confirmed that The Edge of Fate’s conclusion will end up leaving players with more questions than answers. What this ultimately means is that the story’s biggest plot points could end up feeling very anticlimactic if the pacing isn’t perfect. It could be that The Edge of Fate’s story is so shrouded in mystery that players are left with absolutely nothing by its conclusion.
Renegades is aStar Wars-themed expansion coming toDestiny 2later this year.
That being said, this shouldn’t be too much of a problem forDestiny 2veteranswho plan to stick with the new saga for the long haul, regardless of what questions The Edge of Fate might leave them with. Despite the criticism these methods have faced over the years,Destiny 2’s biggest fans have continued to come back for more, and that means they’ll come back for the next chapter once The Edge of Fate has reached its end. If there’s anyoneDestiny 2should be concerned about with this approach, however, it’s a group of people it has long alienated — newcomers.
Destiny 2 May Alienate Newcomers With Its Edge of Fate Approach
Those who may be joining theDestiny 2community with thelaunch of The Edge of Fatewill undoubtedly need something from the game that will put its hooks in them to keep them around. It’s possible that The Edge of Fate’s pacing will be good enough to maintain their attention, but if the entire narrative is littered with questions that have no answers, it could lose that audience rather quickly. Again, this ultimately comes down to how The Edge of Fate will end and whereDestiny 2will be taking the Fate Saga after that, but the odds of keeping newcomers around don’t currently look to be in the game’s favor.
Despite the criticism these methods have faced over the years,Destiny 2’s biggest fans have continued to come back for more, and that means they’ll come back for the next chapter once The Edge of Fate has reached its end.
Destiny 2has always played the long game, and The Edge of Fate looks like it’s doubling down on that strategy. For longtime players, the promise of another sprawling saga filled with mystery, lore, and slow-burn payoffs is probably enough to keep them invested. Unfortunately, for newcomers, the risk is much higher. If The Edge of Fate builds tension without givingnewDestiny 2playerssomething solid to hold onto, they may not stick around to see where the story goes.Destiny 2doesn’t need to give away everything up front, but if it wants to grow its audience, it might need to show a few more of its cards before asking players to commit for the next several years.
