Halo Infinite's Forge mode is a highly celebrated feature that allows players to create and customize their own multiplayer maps and game modes. Forge mode provides an unheard-of level of creative freedom. Its stand-out feature, streamlined visual programming, lets players create custom game functions, including new weapons and even procedurally generated environments with enough work. This feature has been a fan-favorite staple in the Halo series due to the endless creative possibilities it offers, and a similar mode like Forge would greatly benefit Destiny 2. It may be strange that Forge mode's initial creator, Bungie, didn't bring a similar creative mode forward to Destiny 2, but that doesn't mean it's never coming.
While Halo Infinite is a first-person shooter focused on player versus player for its live-service model, Destiny 2, alternatively, is a popular shooter that features a combination of MMO and RPG elements with an emphasis on player versus environment. While Destiny 2 does have its own robust PvP modes, it does not currently have a map editor. Unlike Halo Infinite's multiplayer, the lack of creative creation tools has left Destiny 2 with a minimal amount of PvP maps and modes. This is made worse by how it took Bungie over 1,000 days for a new Destiny 2 PvP map, and not even that is consistent.
A Forge-Like Mode Would Breathe New Life Into Destiny 2's PvP and PvE
If Destiny 2 came out with a mode similar to Halo Infinite's Forge mode, players could create custom maps and game modes for the Crucible like the new Iron Banner Fortress mode, and share them with the community. This would allow for a nearly limitless amount of content for players to enjoy and keep the Crucible fresh and exciting. While the Crucible can be fun and competitive, some players would argue that it lacks modes that cater to those who want a more laid-back and goofy experience.
Not only could players create new maps and game modes, but they could also use the Forge mode to create custom challenges and activities for Destiny 2's PvE. For example, with enough time and practice, a player could make a custom strike that tasks players with completing objectives on a map they designed. This kind of player-made content could be a meaningful addition to the game if the rewards for playing it are balanced. There won't likely be a lot of players who would play a custom PvE activity if loot isn't involved, which could be tricky to balance.
In addition to custom content creation in Destiny 2, a Forge-like mode could also be used to create custom weapons and armor. With Bungie's oversight, players could design their own weapons and armor and share them with the community. This would allow for even more customization options and allow players to truly make their Guardians their own. It would be incredible to see players develop their own custom Exotic guns and armor pieces for Bungie to look at, rate and review, and add to the game officially - even though it may be a pipe dream. The same could be done for new PvE and PvP content in Destiny 2, allowing for a much-improved influx of new content every season.
Overall, incorporating Halo Infinite's Forge mode into Destiny 2's content pipeline would be a significant game changer and could add a whole new level of player creativity and customization to the game. It would keep the game fresher and more regularly interesting while providing endless new content for players to enjoy. While it may be a tall order to implement such a feature into an already established game, it would most likely be well worth the effort for both developers and players.
Destiny 2 is available now for PC, PS4, PS5, Stadia, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.