Destiny 2’s recent Telesto event left some players feeling confused and underwhelmed. The event, which promised a crossover between the in-game world and real life, fell short of expectations for many Guardians. In comparison to past large-scale events in Destiny, the Telesto event seemed lackluster.
Guardians had anticipated a community activity on a grand scale, similar to previous events like Niobe Labs and the Corridors of Time. These events had players working together to solve complex puzzles and unlock hidden secrets. However, the Telesto event turned out to be less involved, offering a free emblem code and an alternate firing mode for the weapon.
This unforeseen turn of events left Destiny 2 players unsure of what the event was truly about. The graphics displayed by Telesto in the game sparked excitement, as did the weapon’s apparent takeover of the official Destiny Twitter account. Players were led to believe that a major community activity was unfolding.
Disappointingly, Bungie community team member Cosmo clarified that there were no puzzles to solve, confirming this in the team’s This Week at Bungie weekly summary. The event ultimately culminated in the distribution of a free emblem, redeemable with the code 9LX-7YC-6TX on the Bungie Code Redemption webpage.
This revelation left some members of the Destiny 2 community stunned and confused. They struggled to understand why such a seemingly elaborate event was staged for a mere emblem giveaway. Notable YouTubers and streamers expressed their disappointment, questioning if the event was worth the hype.
Though the event was meant to be lighthearted and the emblem itself unique, fans were left longing for something more substantial. Some expressed their frustrations, not just with the Telesto event, but also with the overall season. They took to Reddit to voice their concerns.
Despite the mixed reactions, it’s important to remember that events like the Telesto event are meant to entertain and engage the community. While it may have missed the mark for some, others still found enjoyment in the unexpected twists and the emblem reward.
“I think it was just the frustration of the season, the [Festival of the Lost], mixed with the hope of the community that there will finally be a secret event again. I can only imagine that some thought the joke went too far,” shared Redditor redoxly. The comment has received more than 600 upvotes.
Many players were disappointed as they felt that the takeover built up high expectations but ended up being just a promotion for a Telesto-themed t-shirt in the Bungie store. This complaint comes after previous complaints about the game’s recent Festival of the Lost event, which was seen as an attempt by Bungie to extract more money from players.
In general, the game has been experiencing lower-than-expected player counts across the board. Players have expressed their dissatisfaction with the repetitive seasonal content and the annual Festival of the Lost event, which had various bugs and issues at launch.
Even the major Arc 3.0 overhaul wasn’t enough for some players, following the Solar 3.0 and Void 3.0 reworks in previous seasons. The release of Destiny 2 season 19 on December 6th is fast approaching, and it is expected to bring reworks to at least 25 of the game’s Exotic weapons. Some suspect that the recent event was a teaser for what Guardians can expect with these weapon overhauls. This will likely have an impact on the best Destiny 2 Arc 3.0 builds, the best Destiny 2 Solar build after the 3.0 subclass rework, and the best Destiny 2 Void subclasses.
Despite this, the sentiment remains that some players had higher expectations for the event. Destiny 2 has a history of community events and secrets in raids and other in-game activities, often taking even the most skilled fireteams hours to solve. Unfortunately, this rich history of in-game surprises led players to expect more from what turned out to be essentially a practical joke.
Hopefully, the current slow season is a sign that Bungie is preparing to bring together the storylines of the previous seasons in Season 19, as a precursor to the upcoming expansion. The release of Destiny 2: Lightfall in 2023 is rapidly approaching. It would be exciting to see more Easter eggs and surprises in what is widely regarded as one of the best PC space games in the near future.
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