Destiny 2 is a popular online multiplayer first-person shooter game developed by Bungie. Despite Destiny 2's popularity over the years, the game has faced several technical issues. This highlights Bungie's dependency on third-party apps like Destiny Item Manager, Light.gg, and the Destiny 2 Companion App, to name a few. Additionally, the Destiny 2 companion app is the only one made by Bungie, and it shows, especially recently.
Part of the problem is that Destiny 2 has faced significant technical issues, with the most prominent being server instability. The game's servers frequently go down, causing players to be unable to access the game or to experience significant lag during gameplay. These server issues have been frustrating for many players, who have had to wait for the servers to be fixed before they can continue playing. It's now five years post-launch and Bungie is still struggling with its technical back-end.
The Lack of Inventory Management Is One of Destiny 2's Biggest Issues
Another technical issue that has plagued Destiny 2 is the lack of in-game tools for managing inventory. The game desperately needs a built-in system for managing all of its various weapons, armor, and currencies, the lack of which makes it difficult for players to keep track of everything. This has led many players to rely on third-party apps like Destiny Item Manager, which allows players to easily manage their inventory and equip the right gear for each situation. However, this problem persists when the third-party apps stop working for Destiny 2 for more than a week.
In addition to these technical issues, Destiny 2 has also been criticized for its need for more transparency regarding in-game activities and rewards and how to keep track of them. The game does not provide detailed information about players' progress, making it difficult for players to know what they need to do to complete certain activities or earn specific rewards. This has led many players to rely on third-party apps like Light.gg, which provides detailed information about in-game activities and rewards. Additionally, it took Bungie over four years to add a way to read Destiny 2's many pieces of lore in the game. At that speed, it seems unlikely for Bungie to incorporate the functionalities found in its companion app into the game itself at this time.
Bungie's Companion App For Destiny 2 is About as Frustrating as The Game Itself
Furthermore, the Destiny 2 Companion App, which Bungie develops, has also been a source of frustration for many players. The app is supposed to provide players with information about their in-game progress. Still, bugs and technical issues have plagued it periodically. Even when it works enough to be deemed functional, many players have reported that the app is slow to load and often crashes, dramatically hindering how players interact with Destiny 2's in-game inventory and economy. To fundamentally improve how players enjoy Destiny 2's many systems, Bungie should take some time to incorporate some of the most prominent community apps officially.
On the bright side, one potential solution for addressing network issues in Destiny 2 could be for Bungie to invest in upgrading and improving the game's infrastructure. This could include investing in more powerful servers, implementing more efficient networking protocols, and optimizing the game's code to reduce strain on the network. Unfortunately, It stands to reason this approach would delay new content for a while as Bungie fixes these core issues. Still, the benefits could outweigh the hold on content development. While Bungie has addressed some of these issues and has released updates to fix bugs and improve performance, the game's reliance on third-party apps remains a concern for many players.
Destiny 2 is available now on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
