The Edge of Fate starts Destiny's next chapter with ambitious goals but flawed execution. Its slower progression and repetitive mission design test players' patience, though it successfully sets the stage for future content that could recapture the magic of past years.
Destiny 2: The Edge of Fate2025
Destiny 2: The Edge of Fate
2025 Bungie64Worthwhile
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ModerateIt typically takes about 12 hours to finish the game.
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The first chapter of a new Destiny saga is here. Guardians will venture into the unknown, where the mysteries of the cosmos – and The Nine – await.
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Worthwhile- Metacritic63from 14 reviews
- OpenCritic62from 16 reviews
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 instead of moving the content forward, they more often than not just end up frustratingly slowing down the pace of the game. The constant solving...
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 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 hit/miss gameplay mechanics that work more than they don’t. It’s the right direction for the franchise and a spark of hope...
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 of importance placed on the game’s true end game content has led to many fans releasing an SOS for Bungie to change the game,...