Destiny 2 wants to tell its story in a new way with Shadowkeep. However, the way Bungie does this divides the community.
Attention, story spoiler. If you want to experience the story of Shadowkeep for yourself, you should not read on.
What’s happening in the Destiny universe? Guardians had to wait a long time, but since October 1st, Shadowkeep is finally available – including a new campaign. In the last few days, many have dived into the new story, and more and more Guardians have now reached their conclusion. However, this ending is currently leading to heated discussions.
What you will experience in Shadowkeep
What happens in the story of Shadowkeep? The Guardians meet an old acquaintance on the Moon known from Destiny 1: Eris Morn. She needs your help to eliminate nightmares that are spreading throughout the solar system.
During the story, the Guardians encounter one of the pyramid ships, which have had several brief appearances in the lore and are considered the great mystery of Destiny. In Shadowkeep, you not only get to see this construct, but in the final mission, you even enter the interior of this colossal ship.
In the end, you recover a mysterious artifact and find yourself in a green meadow that strongly resembles the “Black Garden“. The Guardians were last at the birthplace of the Vex in the final mission of Destiny’s original campaign.
In this picturesque place, you meet an exact copy of your Guardian. This supposed avatar of darkness tells you that he is neither your enemy nor your friend, but your salvation. Afterwards, you hand over the artifact to Eris, who wants to study it further. Then, at the climax of the plot, it’s basically over.
This is currently being eagerly discussed
This is being criticized about the story: Destiny has been criticized since part 1 for not having a well-told story. Even with the latest expansion, Shadowkeep, the annual discussion flares up again.
Especially the abrupt ending is perceived negatively by many. The open conclusion comes very suddenly at a key moment and provides no answers. On the contrary, it raises even more unanswered questions. It is increasingly heard that Destiny 2 doesn’t have a real campaign.
Who was the mysterious doppelgänger of our Guardian, and what is the deal with the pyramid ships?
These reactions on Reddit exemplify the emotions of many Guardians:
- One user writes: “At first I thought I accidentally skipped the cutscene.”
- Another criticizes: “The Guardian met his doppelgänger and was in that strange place, but after the cutscene, everything was back to normal, and it was as if nothing had happened.”
Some defend the story: Especially the dark look of the campaign is well received by players. The story involving fan-favourite Eris Morn is also very atmospheric. Furthermore, the renewed focus on darkness excites many veterans. There is a lot of criticism, but not only, as we can see.
In the comments on Mein-MMO, Marki Wolle writes: “Hard to believe, but the atmosphere during the story surrounding Eris is simply great. The thing with the phantoms, the dark mood. In short: it just fits! It has captivated me…”
Supporters also comment on the sudden ending and the cliffhanger (via reddit):
- It is said on Reddit: “If the story feels like it ends in the middle, that’s intentional. The story will continue soon with the upcoming raid and Vex Offensive.”
- One user noted: “The final mission was a feast for lore lovers.”
- There are also statements like: “The story that started with Shadowkeep will be developed throughout the entire season, which is a big step towards good storytelling.”
Bungie recently announced that they want to tell a continuous story with Destiny 2 through the seasons. The story is to unfold over the course of the entire season and will even transition into the next season. The seasonal events and activities are integrated into the overarching narrative.
Have you completed the Shadowkeep campaign yet? What do you think about the cliffhanger and this type of storytelling? Did it ruin the mood for you, or are you excited for more?
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