Today, on May 20, 2018, the first experiment in the Crucible Labs of Destiny 2 starts. We summarize the key information for you.
With update 1.2.1, the Crucible Labs were introduced to Destiny 2 on May 29. However, after downloading and installing the latest patch, players initially searched in vain for this new feature.
Only the delayed patch notes clarified – while the Crucible Labs were indeed part of the update, they would only be active at a later time. However, just a few hours later, Bungie provided additional details about this feature.
Crucible Labs in Destiny 2
What are the Crucible Labs? The Crucible Labs are an additional playlist in the Crucible of Destiny 2. It is neither a standalone game nor a different version of Destiny 2. Moreover, the feature will not be permanently active.
What will happen there? In this experimental PvP playlist, new game modes and changes to already existing modes will be introduced and tested. Crucible Labs provide developers an opportunity to test certain things in a live environment before they are classified as “finished” and presented to the fans.
Furthermore, they want to gather feedback from the community on the changes or innovations and use that data in future decisions.
No testing of sandbox changes: As Crucible Lead Derek Carroll noted, the Crucible Labs will not include sandbox balance. Testing of sandbox adjustments will therefore not be part of this new feature.
Sandbox Lead Josh Hamrick also mentioned that while the sandbox team would like to benefit from this feature, they are held back by two factors.
Firstly, the team is completely occupied in terms of time and personnel. The results of this work will be visible to players soon.
Additionally, most technical changes to the sandbox cannot be made without also affecting the entire game beyond the boundaries of the Crucible Labs. Although some changes could be simulated with certain tricks, it is not possible with the majority of parameters.
When do the Crucible Labs start? The first tests begin on May 30, 2018, at 6:00 PM. Dates and information for further tests will be announced in a timely manner.
What do you think of the Crucible Labs? Will they improve PvP in the long term? Or is the feature useless without testing sandbox changes?
