Destiny 2's Festival of the Lost 2025: A Ghoulish Vote and Growing Concerns
Destiny 2 players are gearing up for a spooky choice in the upcoming Festival of the Lost 2025 event. Bungie is letting the community vote on new armor sets themed around a "Slashers vs. Spectres" showdown, featuring designs inspired by iconic horror figures like Jason Voorhees, Ghostface, the Babadook, La Llorona, and even Slenderman. Titans, Hunters, and Warlocks will each receive unique themed armor sets depending on the winning faction.
The announcement, however, has been met with a mixed reception. While the prospect of new, horror-themed armor is exciting, it's overshadowed by growing concerns within the Destiny 2 community. Episode Revenant, the current season, has been plagued by bugs and performance issues, leading to declining player engagement and numbers. The prevalence of broken mechanics, such as malfunctioning tonics, has further fueled player frustration.
Bungie's decision to highlight the Festival of the Lost, an event still ten months away, has been criticized by some players who feel the studio should address the game's current issues before promoting future content. The lack of direct acknowledgement of these ongoing problems in the initial announcement has only added to the sense of disconnect between developers and the player base.
Specifically, the Slasher faction offers Jason-inspired Titan armor, Ghostface-themed Hunter armor, and a Scarecrow Warlock set. The Spectre faction features Babadook-inspired Titan armor, La Llorona-themed Hunter armor, and a highly anticipated Slenderman Warlock set. The losing armor set from the 2024 Festival of the Lost (the Wizard set) will be made available during Episode Heresy. The community now awaits the outcome of the vote and hopes for improvements to the overall game experience.
Summary
- Destiny 2 players will vote on new horror-themed armor sets for Festival of the Lost 2025 (Slashers vs. Spectres).
- The event features designs inspired by Jason, Ghostface, the Babadook, La Llorona, and Slenderman.
- Despite the announcement, player frustration persists due to ongoing bugs, performance issues, and declining player numbers in Episode Revenant.
