Recently, we at MeinMMO wanted to know from you, our readers, how the Shadowkeep expansion for Destiny 2 is received by you some time after its release. And so you voted.
What is the survey about? On October 1st, the major autumn expansion Shadowkeep for Destiny 2 was released. Shortly after, the new Raid Garden of Salvation and the Vex Offensive went live.
In this context, we started a survey and wanted to know from you what impression Shadowkeep has left on you so far. Now we have evaluated this survey and show you what you think of the new addon.
You voted – here’s how Destiny 2: Shadowkeep is received by you
In total, more than 5,000 MeinMMO readers participated in this survey. You were supposed to rate Shadowkeep on a scale from 1 to 10, where 10 represented the best possible result and 1 the worst.
The majority of you like Shadowkeep: What stands out immediately is that around two thirds, or most of you, rate the Shadowkeep expansion as good or above average. About 69% (3,372) of all votes rated Destiny 2 between 7 and 10 points – and this despite the fact that there were indeed some criticisms.
In detail,
- 12% of you gave 10 points
- 13% rated Shadowkeep with 9 points
- 27% of participants chose 8 points
- 17% voted with 7 points
31% of all participants rated Destiny with 6 points or worse. The results were as follows:
- 6% gave 6 points
- 9% of participants gave 5 points
- 4% voted with 4 and 3 points each
- 3% with 2 points
- and 5% of participants rated Shadowkeep with only one point
What do our readers say about the Shadowkeep expansion?
How is this result actually reached? What do the Guardians in particular think about Shadowkeep? What do they find particularly good, what is particularly bad? A look at the comments provides a small insight into the voting results of some Guardians.
While much is a matter of taste – what is praised to the skies by one is criticized by another – some key points have definitely crystallized.
This is praised: The numerous changes and innovations, such as Armor 2.0 or the universal ornaments, are praised – even though for some Guardians, the system was only a step in the right direction and there is still room for improvement.
Many Guardians also enjoy the new mods. Additionally, the raid and the moon location (despite recycling) are well-received. The new season pass with the battle pass system is motivating for some Guardians.
Our reader Uldren Sov says: “Objectively speaking, it’s probably an 8.5/10. For me as a Destiny fan, it’s a 10/10 since I find the moon just amazing…”
Jimbo Jones writes: “For me, as always, absolute addictive! Just a super expansion! The new Armor 2.0 and the ability to change the appearance of armor with ornaments is one of the best improvements.”
User ItzOlii says: “For me personally, a clear 9/10. I can understand the criticism regarding the story, but I do not share it…”
And this is how KingFritz feels: “I think it’s great. It’s fun again, especially since I only needed 16 matches to get Luna and the Spider…”
This is criticized: Even though most of you rate the new expansion positively, there is also a lot of criticism. In particular, the story, the general content, and too much content recycling are focal points of criticism.
For many readers, there is simply too little new content (weapons, armors, exotics) and too many reskins in contrast. Additionally, the new activities like the Vex Offensive or the Nightmare Hunt are not well received. Critics find them lacking variety and they quickly become boring. There was also too little love for the Crucible again, according to many PvP enthusiasts.
Our reader No Name writes: “4/10. PvP was nearly ignored. PvE lacks love and feels unfinished. Armor 2.0 is pretty cool.”
Marki Wolle says: “Still 7/10. Just too little of everything compared to Taken King and Forsaken and far too little story.”
Belpherus adds: “So I’m a bit surprised at how thin this addon has been so far, especially since we have a direct comparison to Forsaken….”
Willy Snipes believes: “A few more new exotics or armors would have been nice. A few weapons just don’t cut it for me. If they’re already reintroducing everything from D1 step by step, then please larger steps than 1-2 old exotics per expansion.”
And Mel MacBrody summarizes: “Too short of a story with a massive cliffhanger, hardly any new content that we can play RIGHT NOW (I don’t care what comes in a few weeks), hardly any new weapons, most of which are reskins, and PvP has been massively degraded due to too many nerfs.”
Some have changed their opinion: Over time, the overall impression of some Guardians has also changed.
For example, MrCnzl writes: “I found the first week super as well. Now somewhat disillusioned….”
And vvV AmNesiA Vvv says: “I would like to change my opinion.
From an initially euphoric influenced 7 to a somewhat disappointed and mediocre 5 now.”
Did you expect this result? Or are there surprises for you? Has your image perhaps also changed by now? Let us and other readers know in the comments.
