Concrete details about the content of the recently held community summit by Bungie are still scarce. Insiders remain vague about the future of Destiny 2. But this could become their downfall. A misunderstood statement from a well-known YouTuber shows the tough situation the community representatives currently find themselves in.
Recently, the two-day community summit ended. There, the creators of Destiny 2 and distinguished representatives of the community discussed upcoming content and the future direction of the game. The now weary and disappointed fans cling to their last hopes that the course for the future of Destiny 2 has now been decisively set.
For even the most loyal Guardians, the major autumn expansion for Destiny 2 represents Bungie’s last chance to steer the game back on track. This places the summit participants in a precarious situation: As few mere mortals, they now know how the future of Destiny 2 looks. The entire community is hanging on their lips.
Yet every one of their few words is weighed carefully.
Additionally, their vague statements leave a lot of room for fan interpretations. However, these often hear only what they want to hear.
Well-known YouTuber already has to publicly justify himself
The well-known YouTuber KingGothalion shared in a recent stream about his conversation with Bungie’s community manager DeeJ during the summit. Gothalion supposedly mentioned how many employees are working on content for Destiny 2.
Only a few hours later, it was read on Reddit: The overwhelming majority of Bungie employees are now said to have been taken off their current tasks and assigned as additional reinforcements to the active team working on Destiny 2.
The author of the post still insists that Gothalion said exactly that. However, the video of the YouTuber, which he linked as proof, is no longer accessible and has apparently been deleted – presumably to avoid potential issues with the ongoing embargo.
Whether this statement was actually made in this or a similar form can no longer be said with certainty. Gothalion himself denies this statement at least and publicly justifies himself on Twitter.
According to his words, he only spoke about how many employees are working at Bungie on content for Destiny 2 and not just on the next big thing. Some fans may have misinterpreted that. It is not easy to find the right words in this situation, and people should not read too much into it.
Being chosen is not easy
Ultimately, who is right is irrelevant.
Rather, such situations show that the role of the chosen one brings not only advantages and accolades. The now initiated community representatives are under enormous pressure and are walking a very fine line between Bungie, which provides them with information, and the community, which they ultimately must represent and keep satisfied.
On the one hand, they are now somewhat obligated to the studio and must strictly adhere to the imposed information embargo. As a few people outside the studio, they now know about the future of Destiny 2 thanks to Bungie.
On the other hand, their limited potential statements also carry potential inconveniences and enormous conflict potential. Through situations like that of Gothalion, those involved can quickly alienate both the community and their own fans as well as Bungie.
If they reveal too much, they risk trouble with Bungie. If they only speak vaguely, it leaves too much room for fan interpretations. In such a case, backpedaling or trying to wriggle out can result in a massive loss of credibility and followers. Thus, their very existence can quickly be at stake.
Even though many fans may see it differently – the summit participants cannot be envied for their current situation – and this likely for the next 4 months.
The hopes of the fans are still alive
The general situation after the community summit is, however, good. Most fans show understanding for the still scarce words of the participants, but currently view their statements with a bit more hope for the future of Destiny 2.
For the fundamental conclusion of the summit participants indeed gives the fans some reason for hope. The community representatives agree after the summit – if Bungie implements the feedback and their own plans as discussed during the meeting for the fall, then this will most likely be the turning point for the beleaguered game.
Bungie also remains combative. A recent tweet from game director Chris Barrett, who is not necessarily known for throwing around empty words, suggests that Bungie is doing a lot to reconcile with the fans this autumn. He quotes from the Books of Sorrow: “And if I fail, let me be thrown to the Leviathan in the deep for food.”
What do you think about this matter? Would you like to switch places with a summit participant?
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