Destiny 2 new exotic shotgun disappoints with Bungie accused of lying to players

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The third act of Destiny 2’s Revenant has arrived, marking what we hope will be a more enjoyable year for D2. Although the finale delivers valuable content to the game, it has stirred some debate within the community. Some players are dissatisfied with Slayer’s Fang, and there are allegations that Bungie misrepresented the new exotic shotgun shown in the Destiny 2 Revenant Act 3 trailer.

For those interested, you can review Bungie’s 2025 blueprint to catch a glimpse of what they have in store for Destiny 2 over the upcoming year. Starting next week, Bungie will be implementing several significant adjustments (buffs and nerfs) as part of the conclusion of Revenant Act 3. These balance changes, along with the launch of Revenant Act 3, are intended to revitalize the game’s player base, which has seen a sharp decline recently, with about 90% of players leaving the game at an all-time low.

Starting off the new year with Revenant Act 3 offers fresh content, but there’s a lingering dissatisfaction among players that seems to have continued from 2024. Some members of the Destiny 2 community are expressing disappointment over the Slayer’s Fang exotic shotgun.

Bungie accused of lying about Destiny 2 Slayer’s Fang shotgun

In Destiny 2’s Act 3 of the Revenant, Slayer’s Fang can be found. To acquire the latest exotic shotgun, all you need to do is finish the Kell’s Fall mission. This weapon boasts a power level of 2,010 and the following specifications:

In Destiny 2 Revenant Act 3, the exotic shotgun Slayer’s Fang is up for grabs. To add it to your collection, simply accomplish the Kell’s Fall mission. With a power level of 2,010 and impressive stats, this weapon is ready to join you on your next adventure!

  • Impact – 75
  • Range – 55
  • Stability – 30
  • Handling – 50
  • Reload Speed – 45
  • Aim Assistance – 70
  • Zoom – 12
  • Airborne Effectiveness – 1

The design is quite appealing, yet reactions are varied. On Reddit, some users are advocating for Bungie to enhance its ammunition supply, but the majority of the controversy stems from the developer seemingly deceiving players in the Revenant Act 3 trailer.

According to TehSavior’s observation, in the trailer for Destiny 2: Revenant Act 3, Bungie displayed the name of a shotgun on the screen, followed by someone using it to score kills and then instantly switched to a scene of void damage raining down after those kills. This has led some players to believe that Bungie presented the void rain artifact perk as an inherent feature of the shotgun, which is actually not true.

Whoever did the act 3 trailer really messed up with the shotgun.
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In simpler terms, some gamers are questioning Bungie’s honesty regarding the shotgun, suggesting they intentionally deceived. This is based on past suspicions that Bungie has manipulated information in the past, as one player recalls an incident with Forsaken where Malfeasance appeared to cause a big explosion, but it was actually triggered by a concealed explosive barrel.

It would be clearer if they had labeled those new artifact benefits on-screen, instead of making players infer that the shotgun effect was responsible for them.

Regardless of whether the misrepresentation was deliberate or not, it has left some Destiny players feeling frustrated about the shotgun, and it’s only added to growing unease and pessimism towards Bungie. Here’s hoping that 2025 brings a turnaround for Destiny, but as of now, things aren’t running smoothly at all.

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2025-01-08 14:10