Raids were considered by many fans in Destiny 1 as the ultimate challenge in PvE. The epic boss fights were among the absolute highlights of these activities. In Destiny 2, the fights against the bosses are far too few to satisfy players – there are simply not enough of them. Bungie wants to change that in the future.
Destiny’s raids were among the most popular and challenging PvE activities in the game. Fans loved the unique mix of puzzles, skill tests, and wild shootouts, combined with team-oriented mechanics. The highlight were always the battles against the end and mid-bosses of each raid. Many guardians will still fondly remember Golgoroth, the Warpriest, the Sisters, Atheon, the Templar, Ir Yut, Vosik, and Co.
While, for example, the jumping sections and other more complex group mechanics provided a lot of fun, laughter, and sometimes frustration, most unforgettable moments were reserved for the boss fights, alongside a Gjallarhorn drop.
Boss fights are lacking in Destiny 2
This very aspect is far too lacking for the taste of many fans in Destiny 2.
Sneaking around Kabal dogs, running and jumping in circles like in an athletics competition, and then shooting a bit in a hot spring – all this doesn’t come close to the experiences from the raids of the predecessor, not to mention the carnival atmosphere.
Currently, the raid design in Destiny 2 only offers two real boss fights: against Emperor Calus in the Leviathan raid and against Argos in the World-Eater raid tract. Thus, many fans feel that the raids are simply not fun enough. The guardians are therefore demanding more boss fights – at least for future raids.
For comparison: the raids in Destiny 1 had two to four major boss encounters each. Many guardians still mourn this successful raid structure.
Bungie promises relief in future raids
Bungie has not overlooked the corresponding demands of the guardians. Initially, community manager Cozmo reported that the raid team was informed that while the guardians do not fundamentally dislike the Leviathan raid, they would prefer more boss fights in the future.
Shortly thereafter, Joe Blackburn – Bungie’s raid team leader himself – spoke on Twitter. He announced in direct relation to the demand for more boss fights in future raids:
“The raid tract revolves around a single boss. Regarding raids, you are all correct. Let’s make sure they get a few f**ked bosses.”
The community is pleased with this statement from the responsible raid chief. However, in the numerous heated discussions, most guardians agree on one point – one should not hope for these changes before the major autumn expansion.
What do you think of this news? Do you also prefer multiple boss fights? Or do you like the current raid design?
Besides this promise, Bungie is currently doing a lot to get the game back on track. Now the studio has also hired one of its best YouTubers as a consulting gameplay expert.
