In Destiny 2, there are countless PvE activities and only a limited selection for PvP. However, this mode is considered the best in the famous loot shooter, says MeinMMO author Christos. But what makes the Crucible a savior when the air has long been out of raids and nightfalls?
No matter how many cool and new PvE activities Bungie throws in, the perennial favorite is still the Crucible. The absurd part is that Bungie hasn’t changed anything in this regard for a long time.
Whether it’s the maps that have remained unchanged since Shadowkeep or even removed modes like the duo matches in the Crimson event. Bungie has not implemented any innovations so far, and yet I cannot play Destiny 2 without the Crucible.
Raids, nightfalls, and dungeons are great activities, especially when you want to run them with random players. However, despite that, Destiny cannot keep me satisfied for long. I could set new challenges for myself and conquer the raid with three Guardians, but it’s just not the same as when you face a master in the Crucible.
After three weeks, PvE is boring for me
When the raid The Glassed Chamber made its comeback, I gathered a crew. After 24 nerve-wracking hours without sleep or breaks, we made it to the final boss Atheon.
Unfortunately, the damage back then was insufficient, and we couldn’t complete the raid. However, I enjoyed pursuing a self-imposed goal. It wasn’t about the loot, but about proving that not only streamers or “pros” can achieve it. I only feel such moments during difficult activities or in the Crucible.
Once Day One was over, Destiny 2 once again started the same old routine, grinding through the activities. Every week at reset, three times the raid as well as the nightfall and the remaining activities with powerful loot. And that continues until you hit the power cap. My desire for PvE diminishes after the first three weeks.
In the Crucible, it’s different. At some point, you encounter an opponent who is better than yourself. You get scratched and take a few hits. Nevertheless, it motivates you to improve.
In such moments, I put on a serious face, pull out my revered sniper, and end the match with my last word. Sometimes it ends well, but often there’s a setback. However, that’s not a problem, because that tension never decreases. Every Crucible match is a challenge in itself.
Every player uses different weapons and tactics. Of course, most “sweatbacks” fight with meta weapons like fusion rifles. But trying to overcome the meta and battling with “obsolete” weapons is the pure thrill for me. This thrill never diminishes and increases with each match.
I sadly do not find this in PvE in this way. Every match is unique in its own right. My opponents always react differently, and thus the gameplay in the Crucible remains fresh and exciting for me.
That’s why Witch Queen will be the highlight
Bungie announced the return of two well-known maps and the appearance of the well-known Rift mode. I am very excited, as Bungie shows that they have not forgotten the long-neglected PvP mode.
Even if everything is from Destiny 1, it at least offers a bit of variety. Perhaps some non-PvP players will finally see this as an incentive to jump into the Crucible.
What’s missing in the fight against Guardians is simply a wide range of different modes that distinguish themselves. An independent duo mode for pairs or fighting on huge maps with the Cabal sparrows like in Destiny 1 would be modes that could certainly entice one or another player to Lord Shaxx.
Bungie still has a lot of potential left to explore that lies dormant in the Crucible. Therefore, I am curious about what other surprises they may have in store for us, as there are only four weeks left until the DLC release.
What do you think of the Crucible? Do you feel the same way I do when facing a tough opponent, or do you not set foot in Lord Shaxx’s arenas? Let us know!
Despite this, the Crucible has some issues that Bungie should take a closer look at. Many players complain that matchmaking is broken and some Guardians are cheating.
