Many times throughout the lifespan ofDestiny 2, the game has brought back content from the originalDestinyincluding activities, maps, and exotics. The latest content resurrected from the first game was Trials of Osiris, finally making its long-awaited return to the sequel close to its original form (although there aresigns that Trials of Osiris is already losing interest). The sequel has done well to add some content back from the first game, which allows veteran players to experience some of their favorite content again while also introducing new players to some of the classics from Destiny 1.
Despite how much content has in fact made its way back toDestiny 2, there is still a significant amount of it that is still absent from the sequel. While most fans would prefer that developer Bungie focus on bringing new content toDestiny 2instead of just reprising old content, there are still some things that would be beneficial to have in the sequel again.
There are some exotics that should probably never return toDestiny 2, primarily because they were a constant balancing nightmare in the first game. And considering what seems to be an endless back-and-forth of buffs and nerfs, adding back certain problem exotics is likely one of the worst things Bungie could do. As beloved as some of these exotics are, such as Ice Breaker andGjallarhorn, they should probably stay out ofDestiny 2.
Someexotic weapons fromDestiny 1that could work well and would be fun to have back would be Tlaloc, a scout rifle that gained increased stats when players held onto their supers (although making this Warlock-only exotic open to all classes would be a must); or Hawkmoon, a hand cannon that had three random high-damage bullets in the magazine; or No Land Beyond, a primary sniper rifle that off-set its one-hit potential with clunky sightlines and handling. It would be interesting to see some exotic weapons return but given a complete redesign, as many perks that were exotic inDestiny 1would not have as much exotic flair in the sequel, weapons such as The First Curse, Trespasser, and Boolean Gemini.
As for armor, exotics that could fit well into the sandbox include the ATS/8 ARACHNID with its buff to Golden Gun, The Impossible Machines that could introduce more diversity and make Stormcaller a bit more popular, Nothing Manacles that could draw players away fromHandheld Supernova, and No Backup Plans that are a great Titan exotic that plays into shotgun and melee playstyles.
Some of the originalDestinymaps are extremely good and a number of them have either been reprised as a remixed version inDestiny 2, while others, likeRusted Lands, are direct copies of the originals. Some classic maps that should make their way intoDestiny 2are Asylum, Cathedral of Dusk, Floating Gardens, Frontier, Memento, and Sector 618.
WhileDestiny 2has enough arena- and horde-like modes, especially the increased number of them in Year 3 being featured in each season, such asVex Offensiveand the Sundial, not to mention event activities like the European Aerial Zone and the Haunted Forest. There is almost no reason to bring back activities like Prison of Elders, Archon’s Forge, or Court of Oryx whenDestiny 2has relied so heavily on these kinds of activities to give players content.
But what could be good forDestiny 2is to make some of its best PvE content more relevant.Destiny 1did that in its third year with its raids,introducing the Weekly Featured Raid playlistthat boosted the raids up to a relevant Light level and giving players remixed raid rewards to earn on a weekly basis. Raids have become less important than ever inDestiny 2, which is sad considering that for much of the games' history, raids have been the highlight and one of the defining characteristics of the franchise.
Destiny 2often recycles armor sets, especially now so because the game can offer Armor 2.0 versions of old armor. This has been the case of the Iron Banner armor sets and sets added to the world drop loot pool. But there are many classic and beloved Legendary armor sets fromDestiny 1that would be great to see again in Destiny 2.Trials of Osiris brought back the original Trials armorfrom the first game and it would be great to see the same done with Iron Banner sets instead of pulling armor sets from the first two years ofDestiny 2.
Destiny 2is available now for PC, PS4, Stadia, and Xbox One.
