Recently, Destiny 2 players have been experiencing major issues with the game on Tuesday with the weekly reset and the newest patch. Players have reported losing their titles, Triumphs, Seals, and progress on Exotic catalysts, which has caused a lot of frustration in the community. As a result, Bungie took the game offline a couple of hours after the reset and forced a rollback to the game's state before the patch was introduced. After that, Destiny 2 remained offline for over 18 hours, but morale was low among players, as many have put a lot of time and effort into building up their characters and collecting gear.
This whole situation has sparked discussion within the community about the possibility of a Destiny 3 and how it could potentially avoid issues like this. Some players believe introducing a new engine into Bungie's latest franchise and removing problematic parts of the game would solve these issues. However, it is important to note that these issues are not a result of the game engine itself but rather likely depend on several factors, including bugs, server issues, and other problems arising from the game's development since its inception. Thus, a Destiny 2 sequel makes sense, but only to a degree.
A Destiny 2 Sequel Could Have Better Graphics and Performance, But Different Challenges
The idea of a Destiny 3 could seem appealing to many since it would also come with its own set of positives that the community would likely enjoy. Specifically, a new engine would allow the game to look and run better with newer features like RTX shadows and reflections on top of DLSS 2.0 and 3.0. It would also remove any constraints the current engine has, potentially allowing for an expanded scope regarding zones, gameplay, and mechanics. Because of the upgrades that would most likely arrive with a new engine, a Destiny 2 sequel could run much better on PC and consoles.
That said, creating a Destiny 3 would also come with its own challenges. For one, Bungie would have to develop a viable story and lore that makes sense of how every player's Guardian would lose all of their loot, power, progression, and everything else again. This would be a significant challenge and likely would not be well-received by the community. Additionally, Destiny 3 players would probably have much less to offer at launch, as there likely would be less content compared to Destiny 2 and its Lightfall expansion.
Bungie Is Supporting Destiny 2 For The Long Haul, And There's No Room For Destiny 3
Furthermore, it's important to note that Bungie has already stated that there are no plans for Destiny 3 at the moment, and it's unclear if they have any plans for future releases beyond Destiny 2. Additionally, issues such as those experienced by players on the weekly reset likely cannot be solved by releasing a new game, as they are as difficult to resolve as Destiny 2 is complex in how it's made and in what it is meant to achieve in the gaming space.
Ultimately, while the idea of a sequel is intriguing and while the buildup to the Destiny 2 community making Destiny 3 trend on socials is understandable, it is important to remember that it would likely not be a blank slate with only positives. The recent server outage in Destiny 2 was a necessary evil for Bungie, and so was the rollback that unfortunately made players lose their progress in those two hours that the servers were live after the reset. As it stands, Destiny 2 is here for the long haul, and its many moving parts are the reason why it's so successful, but also the reason why it can have major issues.
Destiny 2 is available now for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.