Destiny 2 Players Express Frustration with Changes to Eververse
A recent change in Destiny 2 has left players frustrated as they are now unable to preview items in the Eververse store ahead of time. This change has blocked access to a popular API that allowed players to plan their purchases in the store.
The Eververse store, where Bungie's free PC game generates most of its revenue, offers players the ability to purchase cosmetic items such as weapon skins, armor pieces, emotes, and more for their Destiny 2 characters using in-game currency or real money.
Previously, players could utilize external tools like the popular Destiny 2 API 'Today in Destiny - TiD' to see in advance what would be available in the Eververse store. This feature allowed players to plan their purchases and helped prevent impulse buying.
However, recent changes to the Eververse store have removed access to this feature. Players argue that this decision goes against the principles of fair play and restricts their ability to make strategic choices.
Content creator Lost Valkyries took to Twitter to showcase the change and express their dismay. They noted that Xbox and PS4 players can still view Eververse items, while PC players are left in the dark.
Other players have also confirmed this claim, providing footage to demonstrate that they can no longer use external tools to preview Eververse items.
The impact of this change extends to Destiny 2's leaderboards, where players have dedicated countless hours to acquire high-level armor pieces and weapon skins. It appears that Bungie may be trying to incentivize players to purchase items assuming that they would have an advantage over others.
The lack of transparency regarding Eververse items has raised concerns about the game's monetization practices. Players are unable to check which items will be available ahead of time, a highly valued feature for many. This has led to a wave of criticism on social media and gaming forums.
One player expressed their frustration on Reddit, stating, 'For me personally, this is a big deal. With all the salt from the PvP season and the recent LFG woes, this is just one more thing the Blizzard guys can hide behind and say that Bungie is just screwing us over again.'
Another player echoed this sentiment, saying, 'This change is just such a major annoyance for all in the [Destiny] community, even those who don't use the TID to see in-store items. Even if you don't purchase from the [Eververse], you still understand the rarity of the items, planning to go after a specific item, etc.'
The controversy surrounding these changes has caught the attention of prominent Twitch streamers and numerous popular Twitter users. Facepunch Studios, a game developer, called on Bungie to 'be better' and address the outcry.
Many players are hoping for a response from Bungie, but the company has remained quiet. Players are left wondering whether these changes are permanent and what actions will be taken.
One player pleaded, 'Please Bungie, give us at least one explanation for this.'
