Some fans of Destiny 2 are criticizing this year’s Halloween event pass on reddit. They argue that the few contents are simply too expensive for the price.
What kind of event is it? Since October 18, the annual Halloween event has returned to Destiny. The “Festival of the Lost” is available in-game for three weeks.
As in the previous year, Destiny will send you to Haunted Sectors, which will replace the lost sectors during this period. As a reward, you will receive the sniper rifle “Gloom-Tech”.
You can find more information about the Halloween event and the weekly reset on October 18 at MeinMMO.
Which pass is being criticized? The criticized pass is the event pass that was released with the Halloween event. This features a premium version that promises additional content.
The upgrade to the enhanced event card costs 1,000 silver, which can be purchased in the shop for Destiny 2 for just under 10 euros.
Too little content meets a too high price
What is the criticism? Some Destiny players express criticism on reddit, stating that the event pass is too expensive. The main argument is the comparatively few contents of the pass, which they believe are not worth the price.
The enhanced event card costs 1,000 silver (approximately 10 euros) and is thus just as expensive as a season pass. This is also criticized by the user AmbidextrousWaffle on reddit:
“[…] The event passes are terrible and should not be purchased. These event cards are not worth the price they cost. 10 dollars for a shader, an emote, a sparrow, and a transmat effect. Keep in mind that this is the same price as a whole season. Just save your money!”
“When I found out it was just a cosmetic package, I was so angry.”
What are other players saying? Many players share the opinion of AmbidextrousWaffle, whose post on reddit received 6,700 upvotes within 18 hours (as of October 19, 4:00 PM). In the over 800 comments, statements include:
- theSaltySolo via reddit: “For $10, you would expect more than a small handful of items.”
- Silentknyght via reddit: “I’m ashamed to admit that I bought the premium card, but only because I thought it would offer a real event or gameplay. When I found out it was just a cosmetic package, I was so angry.”
- InevitableBlue via reddit: “I hope no one buys this. They can definitely do better, and they know it.”
Are there other opinions? Besides the critics, there are also a few players in the comments who cannot empathize with the criticism.
A frequently mentioned argument is that these are optional contents, as they are just skins and not features relevant to the event or general progression. This means that no one has to buy the pass if they are not interested in contents like the sparrow or the shaders.
This is clearly stated by reddit user machinehead933, who writes:
It is entirely optional. Eververse has always offered event cosmetics. These event passes are nothing new. They are just Eververse bundles under another name. If you really want to buy cosmetics, it’s a good deal considering what they usually charge for these things.
Machinehead933 via reddit:
Although other users with similar statements can also be found in the comments, the criticism of the event outweighs with 6,700 upvotes. Machinehead933 currently has 26 downvotes on their comment, indicating relatively little approval.
What do you think of the event pass? Do you find the price worth it for the provided contents, or do you think the pass is too expensive? Did you maybe even buy it? Feel free to let us know here on MeinMMO in the comments!
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