Destiny 2's Festival of the Lost 2025: A Spooky Vote and Community Concerns
Destiny 2 players are getting a chilling choice this Halloween: vote for new horror-themed armor sets! Bungie's Festival of the Lost 2025 pits "Slashers" against "Spectres," offering designs inspired by iconic villains like Jason Voorhees, Ghostface, Babadook, La Llorona, and even Slenderman. These new armor sets are a highlight of the upcoming event, scheduled for October.
However, the excitement is tempered by ongoing concerns within the Destiny 2 community. Episode Revenant, the current season, has been plagued by bugs and glitches, impacting gameplay and player enjoyment. While some issues have been resolved, player numbers and engagement remain lower than usual, leading to frustration.
The announcement of the Festival of the Lost armor, ten months in advance, has further fueled the debate. While many appreciate Bungie's creative take on horror icons—with distinct sets for Titans, Hunters, and Warlocks in both the Slasher and Spectre categories—some players feel the studio should have prioritized addressing the game's current issues before focusing on a future event. The lack of direct acknowledgement of the community's concerns regarding bugs and declining player numbers has only amplified this sentiment. The return of the previously unavailable Wizard armor from the 2024 Festival of the Lost event during Episode Heresy is a small consolation. Ultimately, the success of the 2025 event will depend not only on the popularity of the new armor but also on Bungie's ability to address the underlying concerns within the player base.
