Historically, players had to visit Ada-1 in Destiny 2’s tower every day to see if her selection of four random mods introduced any new mods that players didn’t already have. This was a slow and tedious process since Destiny 2’s start, and many players found themselves frustrated with the amount of time and effort required to unlock the Armor mods they needed. This was especially problematic for new players, who often found themselves at a disadvantage compared to more experienced players who had already unlocked many of the best mods. Not only that, but many players would forget to check Ada-1 daily and never obtain all the mods needed for fleshed-out builds. Going forward, that will not be a problem.
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Bungie Has Pleasantly Surprised Its Player Base With These Changes
The decision to unlock all Armor mods (outside of raid and seasonal mods) for all players is a welcome change that addresses these concerns. It means that new players will no longer be at a disadvantage regarding armor customization, and they will be able to compete on a more equal footing with more experienced players from the very start as long as some of their armor is appropriately masterworked for Destiny 2 mid to late-game PvE. This also means that players won’t visit Ada-1 every day to check for new mods, which was a time-wasting hassle, and can instead focus on other aspects of the game while visiting the tower less overall.
This change is also seen as a sign that the upcoming Lightfall expansion will radically change important aspects of Destiny 2’s mod system. While details on the overhaul to the mod system are scarce, Bungie’s approach to a more streamlined player experience could prove there are big changes in store. The Lightfall expansion promises to bring new content and features to the game, and the decision to unlock all Armor mods for all players ahead of the expansion suggests that the developers are certainly committed to making the game more accessible and enjoyable for everyone.
The Mod System Overhaul Coming in Lightfall Could Be a Game-changer
Additionally, the change also means that players could have more flexibility in customizing their armor and experimenting with different builds, potentially creating new and exciting gameplay opportunities for all players. The move to unlock all Armor mods for all players before the launch of Lightfall expansion is a positive indication that the developers are listening to the community’s feedback and responding to it by introducing changes that will benefit all players. The same positive sentiment could be said for Bungie including in-game LFG “Looking For Group” matchmaking mechanics as well.
Ultimately, It seems Bungie has a lot up its sleeve for Destiny 2’s Lightfall expansion come early March. The changes to the mod system at that time will sure to be interesting at the very least, and their decision to make sweeping changes without any hype or build-up is equally exciting for many who have been wanting quality-of-life changes. Time will tell if Bungie has any other surprises in store for eager players before the launch of Lightfall.
Destiny 2 is available now for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series S/X.
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