For many, the damage has been done. The new system only detects exploits going forward. Those who have pillaged the toughest challenges for the greatest spoils already have what they need. Sure, going forward and obtaining the next level of high-end gear will have everyone on equal footing, but for those getting murdered in the Dark Zone right now, that fact offers no consolation.
While all of this is happening, the sleeping giant that is Destiny is starting to get back into its groove. Last month’s free update brought many back, and with the number of players on the rise, the devs are looking to provide more regular content. Destiny, despite all of its issues, is a game that has been able to learn from its shortcomings as well as transform as time moves on. That is something that The Division has failed to do in its first two months, leading some to consider jumping ship.
The Division is at a critical turning point in its life. The season pass content, what Ubisoft may be banking on when it comes to securing its player base, is still on the horizon. But that means nothing if players see no reason to stay right now. A lot of things have been out of the developer’s control, yes, and you can even chalk that up to growing pains, but they have to do something. There is still plenty to be fixed if the game is to get past this junction.
For the time being, players are still invested as they hope for things to improve, but there’s no telling how long that will last. The Division learned a lot from its competition in the beginning, now its time to learn a bit more. Destiny managed to silence a large portion of the naysayers by constantly improving. If The Division can only rely on hotfixes and patches, we may see a much larger exodus than what’s starting right now.
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