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 has unveiled two competing armor sets, "Slashers" and "Spectres," each inspired by iconic horror figures, allowing players to vote for their preferred aesthetic. The Slashers set features Jason Voorhees-inspired Titan armor, a Ghostface-themed Hunter set, and a menacing Scarecrow Warlock armor. Meanwhile, the Spectres option offers a Babadook-inspired Titan, La Llorona Hunter, and a highly anticipated Slender Man Warlock set.

This announcement, however, comes amidst a backdrop of growing discontent within the Destiny 2 community. While the new armor is generating excitement, many players are expressing frustration over persistent bugs and a perceived decline in player engagement during Episode Revenant. Issues such as broken tonics and other gameplay glitches, although largely addressed, have left a lingering negative impression. The community's focus on the October event, ten months in advance, has also been met with some surprise, with many hoping for a more immediate response to the game's current challenges.

The upcoming vote for the Festival of the Lost armor sets offers a welcome distraction, but it highlights a disconnect between developer priorities and player concerns. The success of the event will likely depend not only on the popularity of the horror-themed armor but also on Bungie's ability to address the ongoing issues impacting the overall player experience.