Season 21 is just around the corner, bringing upcoming changes in Destiny 2. One of them was recently revealed and has many fans scratching their heads. We will show you what Bungie has planned this time and why players are confused.
What is Bungie planning? In the latest TWAB for Destiny 2, the developers revealed a lot of information regarding Season 21. From the artifact to new toys for the Strand Guardians, there is quite a bit included.
However, an upcoming change is causing many Guardians to scratch their heads, as the shields, as known by many players from various enemies, will be altered into a new, unified system. They will be adjusted to look the same and help color-blind players see and distinguish them better.
While the idea behind it is cool, the actual change in the game looks dreadful. We will show you what will change.
“This feels like a step backward and not like progress”
What will change? Those who have been playing Destiny 2 since 2017 are certainly familiar with the various types of shields that enemies have. Vex, for example, have a cylindrical grid around them that visually distinguishes them from other foes.
This will now change, as with Season 21, all shields will be standardized. To show how big the difference is, we have embedded two videos with comparisons:
Before
After
The shields will soon all be displayed oval and in 2D. Additionally, they will be “absorbed” when players stop attempting to break the shields.
Bungie justifies the change by stating that shields always had to be improved and adjusted with each DLC and season. The change is intended to make future adjustments easier. Moreover, the new shields are meant to help color-blind fans differentiate and visualize shields better.
What do the players say? The players are largely very confused about the change, as they do not understand why Bungie would change a functional and immersive system like this. They actually see it as a limitation because the shields could overlap due to the new 2D representation, potentially confusing many players. Therefore, users say:
- “I think I understand what you (Bungie) all wanted, but this feels like a step backward and not like progress. I don’t know who thought that the enemy shields really needed a visual change, but as they are, they were fine,” says Reksrat.
- “The new shields look much worse. Since they are 2D sprites, they do not emit light that is reflected from enemies and the environment. And when all factions look the same, they are robbed of their identity,” adds BluS Gaming.
- “The old shield design actually matched what you were fighting against and felt immersive. […] The only change you (Bungie) needed to make was for the shield to always be visible until it shattered,” says Reborn Insanity.
What do you think about the shield change? Do you believe the change will help you see shields better now? Let us know in the comments!
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