One of Destiny’s biggest content creators, Aztecross, has shared his honest take on how Bungie can turn things around [...] and what he believes Bungie needs to do to save Destiny 2, or rather, the franchise. The first, he says, is to make Destiny 3, a true sequel that starts fresh, but only if Bungie can avoid repeating past mistakes. “You’ve got to do a D3,” he said. “That’s many years out, and the expectations will be so high, and if you f*** that up, done. There’s no coming back from that. You cannot have a D2 vanilla launch for D3. It’ll never happen.” The second option, according to him, is to build a Destiny Classic, a separate, community-driven version of the game, overseen by a different director [...] he said, referencing RuneScape. “I think a Destiny Classic would be pretty good if it was done right. I would play it.” This idea made me want to imagine a new, modernized version of Destiny 1 that would bring back the nostalgia of the early days, but with notable improvements to enrich the experience (without completely destroying the original gameplay). ⚪[b]Destiny : New Dawn [/b] [i]Rediscover the Legend. Relive your Origins.[/i] [quote]Immerse yourself once again in the myth that shaped a generation of Guardians. Destiny: New Dawn is a remastered and redesigned version of the first Destiny, blending the nostalgia of its beginnings with modern technological power and innovations. With an enhanced graphics engine, iconic planets come back to life: the Cosmodrome, the Moon, Venus, Mars... Each environment is more detailed, more vibrant, and more immersive than ever before. [url=https://www.zupimages.net/up/25/47/3vzn.jpg]Destiny : New Dawn (Illustration)[/url] [url=https://www.zupimages.net/up/25/47/ea8m.jpg]Modernized Map[/url] [/quote] [b]🌀 A future for the past[/b] [i]The story of Destiny: New Dawn takes place in an [url=https://www.zupimages.net/up/25/47/usca.jpg]alternate reality[/url].[/i] [quote]A dimension where certain events diverged, giving rise to new destinies. This approach allows us to explore new possibilities without contradicting the original storyline: What if the Guardians had followed a different path? What if this had happened? This “narrative multiverse” extends the myth while respecting the memory of the original game.[/quote] ⚔️ [b]Revamped gameplay[/b] [i]Destiny's original mechanics have been redesigned for fluidity, dynamism, and strategy.[/i] [quote]The classic talent tree from Destiny 1 is back, enhanced with a slightly modernized interface. Once a doctrine has been fully mastered, the Guardian gains access to a system of Aspects and Fragments: 1 Aspect and 3 Fragments can be equipped simultaneously, each providing new effects, bonuses, and/or unique abilities. These elements offer more choice and freedom, allowing you to adapt your combat style and strategy to each activity. [url=https://www.zupimages.net/up/25/47/qc2i.jpg]Subclass - Incomplete[/url] [url=https://www.zupimages.net/up/25/47/3ynk.jpg]Subclass - Unlocked[/url] [url=https://www.zupimages.net/up/25/47/3jzx.jpg]Aspects and Fragments[/url][/quote] 🌌[b] New Doctrines and Supers + Modernized Systems[/b] [i]New doctrines expand gameplay possibilities and mastery of the elements. Each has unique Supers and themed mechanics.[/i] [quote]🔺[b] SIVA Doctrine[/b] Guardians fuse with corrupted technology, manipulating swarms of nanites to rebuild or destroy and enhance their weapons. 👁️ [b]Corrupted Doctrine[/b] Tap into the darkness to manipulate reality and corrupt your enemies. 🕰️ [b]Vex Doctrine[/b] Guardians alter time to inflict massive damage and control the battlefield. 🕯️ [b]Hive Doctrine[/b] Guardians exploit necrotic magic to strike down their enemies and grow stronger through pain. [url=https://www.zupimages.net/up/25/47/gnre.jpg]Exemple SIVA subclass[/url] [url=https://www.zupimages.net/up/25/47/vygr.jpg]New Interface Player[/url] [url=https://www.zupimages.net/up/25/47/4f12.jpg]New Shader Interface[/url] [url=https://www.zupimages.net/up/25/47/fifq.jpg]New Weapon Interface[/url] [url=https://www.zupimages.net/up/25/47/b8bb.jpg]Tier Unlocked[/url] [url=https://www.zupimages.net/up/25/47/4l39.jpg]Tier 2[/url] [url=https://www.zupimages.net/up/25/47/5zti.jpg]Tier 5[/url] [/quote] 🏙️ [b]New Social Spaces – The Tower Reborn[/b] [quote]The central wing of the Tower is now permanently open, offering a rich and vibrant new social space: - [b]New Vendors:[/b] Weapons, mods, etc. - [b]Quest Givers:[/b] New figures from the Vanguard and scholars from the Golden Age. - [b]Etc.[/b][/quote] 🎉 [b]Seasonal events and dedicated vendors[/b] [i]Major annual events such as the Festival of the Lost, Dawn, and the Guardian Games are back, each with new activities and exclusive rewards.[/i] [quote][u]Each event comes with a temporary themed vendor in the Tower, offering[/u]: - New items exclusive to each edition. - Iconic items from previous years: ornaments, sparrows, specter, emotes, etc. This means that older event items remain accessible without losing their prestige. - Special contracts and challenges that allow you to earn event-specific currency.[/quote] 💎 [b]Rewards revisited and raid economy[/b] [i]Destiny's legendary raids are being reborn with a modernized reward system designed to prolong their appeal while respecting their original prestige.[/i] [quote]A new currency is being introduced: [b]Spoils of Victory[/b]. Common to all raids, it can be obtained by completing specific encounters, challenges, and feats in these activities. Spoils of Victory can be exchanged with dedicated vendors located in the new wing of the Tower. [u]These vendors offer an exclusive inventory[/u] : - New themed ornaments for raid armor and weapons, - Rare visual and cosmetic effects (auras, coatings, decorative accessories, emblems).[/quote] [b]🏛️ (New) Dungeons[/b] [i]Inspired by raid experiences, Dungeons are making their debut in Destiny: New Dawn.[/i] [quote]Designed for teams of three Guardians, they combine exploration, puzzles, and elite combat. Each dungeon tells a story parallel to that of the solar system. Unique mechanics: environmental puzzles, platforms and traps. - Special legendary weapons with unique designs. - Unique themed coatings and ornaments. - Spoils of Victory (in smaller quantities). - Specific emblems and titles. Dungeons extend the raid experience on a smaller scale, while retaining the spirit of adventure and mystery unique to Destiny.[/quote] [b]🏁 Return of the Sparrow Racing League (SRL)[/b] [quote]Sparrow racing returns with a vengeance, featuring new tracks, new racing mechanics, and full integration into the game world. - New maps. - Environment modifiers: reduced gravity, storms, temporal anomalies... - Etc. - [i]More than just a mode, SRL becomes a celebration of speed, mastery, and style a tribute to the freedom of the Guardians.[/i] - [/quote] 🔄️ [b]Roadmap and business model[/b] [quote] - [b]Free-to-Play[/b] (up to Rise of Iron) - [b][Major update - as an Expansion][/b] One major new content release per year, equivalent to an expansion (longer, more complete campaign, new themed weapons and equipment, new assaults and raids, 3-6 player activities, etc.) // [b]$20-30[/b] - Content icon = expansion icon. -[b] [Small Content Update - as a mini-Expansion][/b] Two intermediate content updates per year, spaced approximately four months apart, functioning as mini-expansions (same types of additions as an expansion but in smaller quantities [i](mini-raids or raid wings, new multiplayer activities, etc.)[/i] intended to extend the life of the game) // [b]$10-15[/b] - Content icon = number as for expansion I and II. - [b][Free Content Updates][/b] Free minor updates, with no fixed release schedule, regularly adding light content [i](mini-stories, new activities, exotic weapons, improvements, revisited content, etc.)[/i]. Intended to bring general improvements to the game. - [b]Store Update. [/b] No more loot boxes at Everversum. Individual items or lots. [url=https://www.zupimages.net/up/25/47/q1gb.jpg]New Content 1[/url] [url=https://www.zupimages.net/up/25/47/1u8f.jpg]New Content 2[/url] [url=https://www.zupimages.net/up/25/47/ytu6.jpg]New Content 3[/url] Overall, the content offered is slightly less substantial than that of Destiny 2, without being insufficient. The free updates ensure a constant flow of activities that keep players busy between major releases, while allowing them to progress through the main content. The progression system requires more time and dedication, making advancement more rewarding and naturally more sustainable. No removal content. Everything remains available at all times.[/quote] [b]🏅 Age of Triumph – Renaissance[/b] [i]At the end of the year, the “Age of Triumph” event returns. Less ambitious than the original version with limited-time rewards, but providing a satisfying annual conclusion for the most dedicated players.[/i] [quote]- Revamped raids, strikes and Dungeons. - Six-player activities and World Events. - Revamped Strikes and New Strikes. - New Ornaments. - And more. A perfect blend of nostalgia and innovation, bringing the legend back to life.[/quote] [url=https://www.zupimages.net/up/25/47/ul0x.jpg]Destiny Comparison[/url] [url=https://www.zupimages.net/up/25/47/tfdm.jpg]Illustration : New Prison of Elder 1[/url] [url=https://www.zupimages.net/up/25/47/dobj.jpg]Illustration : New Prison of Elder 2[/url] [url=https://www.zupimages.net/up/25/47/t2cw.jpg]Illustration : New Prison of Elder 3[/url] [i][b]- Rediscover the origins. Relive the legend. Join the Light once again. - [/b] [/i]