Destiny 2's Festival of the Lost 2025: A Ghoulish Vote and Growing Concerns
Destiny 2 players are gearing up for a spooky decision: choosing between two new armor sets for the Festival of the Lost event. Bungie is offering a "Slashers vs. Spectres" themed vote, pitting horror icons against each other in a battle for in-game supremacy. The Slashers set features designs inspired by Jason Voorhees (Titans), Ghostface (Hunters), and a Scarecrow (Warlocks), while the Spectres set draws inspiration from the Babadook (Titans), La Llorona (Hunters), and Slenderman (Warlocks). Voting will determine which set becomes available in October. Additionally, the previously unreleased Wizard armor from the 2024 Festival of the Lost will be made available during Episode Heresy.
This announcement, however, comes amidst a backdrop of growing community frustration. Episode Revenant has been plagued by bugs and glitches, impacting core gameplay mechanics like the tonic brewing system. Coupled with declining player numbers and ongoing technical issues, the community is expressing significant concern about the game's current state. Many players feel that Bungie's focus on a Halloween event ten months in advance overshadows the need to address more pressing concerns regarding the game's stability and overall player experience. While the new armor sets are exciting to some, the lack of direct acknowledgment of these issues is fueling negative sentiment.
Summary
- Destiny 2 players can vote on new horror-themed armor sets for Festival of the Lost 2025: Slashers (Jason, Ghostface, Scarecrow) vs. Spectres (Babadook, La Llorona, Slenderman).
- The 2024 Wizard armor will be released during Episode Heresy.
- Community frustration is mounting due to bugs, gameplay issues in Episode Revenant, and declining player numbers. The focus on a distant event is seen by many as a missed opportunity to address these concerns.
