Summary
Destiny 2’s Season of the Wish recently wrapped up its storyline and the game is in the waiting months before The Final Shape launches, but it is still getting some content drops on a more consistent schedule, with April seeing the addition of Into the Light. While little is known about this project as of now, players are still getting some interesting content releases every now and then, with the most recent beingDestiny 2’s weekly Riven’s Wishes, but there is already something new looming on the horizon. There have been multiple crossovers inDestiny 2so far, with all of them sharing a unique characteristic that the newly announcedMass Effectevent gets rid of.
A big part of crossovers inDestiny 2is to provide players with cosmetics from franchises they love to be able to play as characters from entirely different worlds and universes, and that can have a massive impact on sales as a result. Now, players will be able to have armor sets dedicated toMass Effect’s Garrus, Shepard, and Liara T’Soni, all while also having a new Exotic Ship, Sparrow, and Ghost Shell. This is something that most crossovers have had, but theDestiny 2xMass Effectcollabgives three items away for free for the first time ever.
Destiny 2 and Mass Effect’s Collab Items Explained
Destiny 2 is Giving Mass Effect Cosmetics Away For Free
PastDestiny 2crossover eventshave typically included armor sets for each class, starting with theFortniteevent in 2022, and most eventually got all sorts of other cosmetics in the Eververse store, including the likes of dedicated Emotes and Ghost projections. Another big part of the allure is to have special Ships, Sparrows, and Ghost Shells, as they act as “semi-permanent” cosmetics seeing how often they are visible in the game - from cutscenes at the start of Raid to Ghost Shells reviving players.
In the case of theMass Effectcollab, these three item categories all got a new dedicated skin from the iconic sci-fi series, and they are completely free for all players to claim once the event drops. This is not only unprecedented, but it builds good faith on two fronts. In the last year or so, the infamousDestiny 2microtransaction helldiscourse has been very present and very felt by community members, and Bungie also lost the trust of several long-time veterans and enthusiasts once news of the layoffs and The Final Shape’s delay broke out.
Why Bungie Giving Destiny 2 Crossover Items For Free Sets a Big Precedent
How Bungie Could Follow Up the Free Mass Effect Cosmetics With More Freebies
Having free cosmetics from a crossover as big asMass Effectis a good look for Bungie, which is vital now more than ever. This builds a counterargument for the microtransaction hell discourse at long last, and though small in the grand scheme of things, it’s still big enough to matter. On top of that, it also shows Bungie is willing to rebuild bridges with the community at every chance it gets, and this is a good way to start doing that now - well beforeThe Final Shape releases on June 4.
When theFortnitecollab went live, Bungie madeDestiny 2’s 30th Anniversary Pack free to claim. Recently,every pastDestiny 2DLC was free on the Epic Games Store, and Bungie doing this again for every platform in conjunction with theMass Effectcrossover (and its freebies) would have an even bigger impact. Even without this, giving three cosmetics for free when they would normally be available exclusively for real money (and also cost around $50) is a fantastic move on Bungie’s part, and it shows future collabs could break away from the paid-only cosmetic formula in other ways, such as making some items available for Bright Dust. Essentially, this sets a massive precedent, and future crossovers may end up capitalizing on it.
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Dive into the world of Destiny 2 to explore the mysteries of the solar system and experience responsive first-person shooter combat. Unlock powerful elemental abilities and collect unique gear to customize your Guardian’s look and playstyle. Enjoy Destiny 2’s cinematic story, challenging co-op missions, and a variety of PvP modes alone or with friends. Download for free today and write your legend in the stars.An Immersive StoryYou are a Guardian, defender of the Last City of humanity in a solar system under siege by infamous villains. Look to the stars and stand against the darkness. Your legend begins now.Guardian ClassesChoose from the armored Titan, mystic Warlock, or swift Hunter.
