In Destiny 2, a player wish that many have had since the early days of Destiny 1 could actually come true. We might finally be able to change the appearance of our Guardians.
This is what the wish is about: Even in Destiny 1 and also in Destiny 2, you can create a character before your “tenure” as a Guardian and customize it according to your preferences within the limits of what is possible.
However, these options are not really extensive and the worst part is – there is no way to adjust the appearance of your Guardian after creation. For some Guardians, this is a problem, and there has always been a desire for a change here.
Why is this a problem? Some simply want more customization options for the quite rudimentary editor – like a beard, for example.
Others are simply not happy with the appearance of their Guardian afterward (yes, even if you rarely see them) and would like to make changes without having to delete and recreate the character.
And again, others have been dissatisfied with the appearance of their Guardian since the transfer from Destiny 1 to Destiny 2, as not all details and colors were actually carried over in the same way they looked in part 1. But even here, not everyone wanted to delete and recreate their beloved Guardian with whom they have experienced adventures for years.
In short: There are many reasons for changes to the character, but basically (apart from deleting and recreating) there are no options. So far, Bungie has not made any efforts to address this player wish. But that might actually change at some point.
Where does the info come from? The info is already a few weeks old, but has so far, likely due to the timing of the announcement, flown under the radar for almost everyone.
Shortly after the announcement of Season 11, the new Beyond Light fall expansion and the plans until 2022, Luke Smith, the Franchise Director of Destiny, answered numerous questions from the streamer DrLupo about the future of Destiny 2. This topic was also touched upon. And it actually seems that there might eventually be movement in this matter. So don’t completely give up on your ugly Guardians just yet.
What exactly did Luke Smith say about this topic? During the stream, DrLupo asked almost casually: “Any plans for beards on characters?”
And Smith replied: “Look… As a face fur wearer, I think something like that would be cool, even if it’s a bit crazy on my female characters. But: We are currently working on overhauling our facial customization…. our facial pipeline overall. So maybe sometime in the future.”
What does that mean? This slip of the tongue, combined with the overall statement, gives some Guardians hope that at some point they will not only be able to wear pretty armor and weapons but also have an acceptable face.
The interesting part: Smith initially wanted to discuss customization but then pivoted to “facial pipeline”. But what does that mean? Some interpret it as Destiny 2 potentially upgrading its characters, in this case their facial palette including textures, animations, and maybe customization options as part of the transition to the next-gen consoles PS5 and Xbox Series X.
After all, not much has really changed since 2014 and with the transition, they may finally want to catch up or improve. But all of this is pure speculation for now.
What would you think of this possibility? Are you also hoping to one day be able to overhaul the face of your Guardian without having to delete them? Do you not care at all about the appearance of your character? Would you generally like more customization options for the editor? By the way, what to expect in the near future can be found here: Destiny 2 presents roadmap for Season 11 – What to expect until year 4
