Destiny 2 Battle Pass System Criticized by Popular Twitch Streamer
One of the most popular Destiny 2 streamers, Asmongold, has voiced his frustration with the game's battle pass system. He expresses disappointment and surprise at the Blizzard FPS's reliance on 'pay to win' monetization, allowing players to acquire powerful weapons and armor without having to earn them through gameplay.
Asmongold, who has over 260,000 followers on Twitch, shares his thoughts on the battle pass system in one of his recent Destiny 2 streams. He states, 'The battle pass is such a disappointment to me. It's just so typical and expected that it would turn out to be 'pay to win.' It goes against the very core and principle of being fair and balanced.'
The introduction of the battle pass system has divided the Destiny 2 community. This system allows players to pay real money to obtain a battle pass and earn cosmetic items. Those who choose to pay at the start of each season gain access to a wide range of powerful weapons, armor, and cosmetic items, giving them an advantage over players who can only earn these items through gameplay.
Asmongold criticizes the system, stating, 'It's just cheap. Why even have a game if you're just going to let people pay their way to the top to destroy it?' He believes that the battle pass system undermines the integrity of the game and creates an unfair playing field for those who choose not to or cannot afford to pay for items in a multiplayer game.
'I don't even see why people are defending it. What part of 'not fair' do you not get? You're basically the haves and the have-nots,' Asmongold adds. He emphasizes that the true spirit of gaming lies in the challenge and satisfaction of earning rewards through skill and dedication.
Asmongold's balanced approach and thick-skin have resonated with many viewers. Destiny 2 players often turn to the game as a means to unwind after a stressful day, and facing off against players with an unfair advantage feels like a violation of trust.
The discussion surrounding the ethics of the battle pass monetization strategy is not new, but Asmongold's criticisms have sparked a wider conversation about pay to win systems in the gaming community.
Some commenters argue that paying for an advantage is a personal choice, while others believe that it undermines the competitive nature of the game. There are also those who claim that the focus on PvP balancing renders any head-start acquired through payment meaningless.
Asmongold's criticism of the battle pass system comes shortly after Destiny 2's most recent patch, which some players say has made 'pointless' bullets more abundant and powerful, giving certain players an unfair advantage over others who have yet to earn these desirable items through gameplay.
Bungie Studios, the developer behind Destiny 2, has not responded to Asmongold's criticism. This silence leaves players uncertain about potential changes to the battle pass monetization strategy and whether they will address the community's concerns.
The controversy surrounding the battle pass highlights the ongoing debate about the role of microtransactions in the gaming industry. While some defend the need for additional revenue streams to support the financial sustainability of games, others fear that such models could lead to unfair advantages and a pay to win environment.
