Fate 2 Certainly no stranger to crossovers, but it's never done it before to the extent of its upcoming Renegades expansion. In the past, its crossovers have been primarily cosmetic in nature, providing players with jewelry that can be purchased or otherwise acquired by their parents to wear similar characters and icons from their favorite franchises. but, Fate 2The Renegades expansion is on a completely different level, with a feature Star Wars A crossover that is the size of a mini expansion similar to the game's most recent first installment in that model, The Age of Fate.
unfortunately, Fate 2 It's also no stranger to criticism lately, as The Age of Fate (which is a new beginning for the game) failed to meet the expectations of many players. As a result, the MMO's player base continues to dwindle, leaving the upcoming Renegades expansion responsible for picking up the pieces and putting them back together. In a recent interview with Game Rant, Fate 2 Core game creative director Ben Womack and assistant game director Robbie Stevens addressed that criticism, along with what players can expect. Star Wars-Inspired Renegades once this release.
Destiny 2: Renegades is still a Destiny story
Even if it doesn't come out, Fate 2The Renegades expansion has already sparked controversy for appearing to take the MMO too far. Star Wars area. Images of what appear to be guardians wielding lightsabers and clad in gear that echoes classic Star Wars silhouettes have led some players to wonder if Bungie has crossed the line this time. The concern hasn't necessarily been about motivation, but Renegades risking a bit more than crossover fan-service is to go up in numbers.
Renegades straddles the line between Destiny and Star Wars
According to Womack and Stevens, that line was taken seriously by the team from the start. In fact, one of the first things they emphasized was that Renegades was not a multiverse story, and it wasn't bringing it. Star Wars Character, quote, or lore in the world destiny. Stevens elaborated on the development of Renegades:
“It still has to make sense in Destiny, work well in Destiny, and feel like something that can fit and exist in our universe, in our canon. One of the early decisions we made was that we weren't going to put Star Wars quotes in the game. It doesn't make sense for a Destiny character to say that. We're not trying to take over the multiverse here. We didn't think Boba wouldn't show that. Those characters are cool because, at the end of the day, Renegades is still Destiny.” is the story.”
“Renegades is still a Destiny story” is a big promise, especially for those who might be worried that Bungie has crossed the line. However, it is a good sign that the team has protected the world Fate 2 A priority during the development of Renegades.
For example, while lightsaber inspiration Fate 2The new Prax blade is clear, the weapon still has to work and behave in the same way. destiny. During the interview, Womack described it as taking familiar sci-fi motifs and “putting them through a Destiny lens”. destiny through Star Wars the lens. In response to Stevens's sentiments on that distinction, he added his own for clarification:
“Where we landed was a very clear inspiration and that feeling and experience, but all the pieces of Destiny are clearly there. That's why it all worked, because we felt it was true to Destiny, and the inspiration of Star Wars is elevating it in so many ways.”
Renegades is what Destiny 2 could do with Star Wars, not the other way around
Exactly how Renegades “lifts” Fate 2 The only question is the experience of not having fan service, and the answer to that is how collaboration has finally allowed Bungie to rethink parts of it. destiny The universe has not completely abandoned its original identity. rather than copying Star Wars Overall, the team used a vast expanse of beloved IP to stretch destinyThe manner of style and tone still finds its roots in its lore.
For Bungie, that means exploring ideas they've never touched before, experimenting with aesthetics that previously felt out of bounds, and letting the world consider possibilities that previously felt impossible. As Wommack explains:
“My favorite parts are the parts of Destiny that we knew we could open up and explore that we never had before. I see Factions as the number one part. I said this in the ViDoc, so forgive me for repeating myself, but we never would have done Vex if we hadn't realized we could break the universe, but Vex was like it was completely open. Help, we suddenly have a lot more.”
saying, Fate 2The expansion of Renegades was never about copying Star Wars But about using the DNA of the biggest sci-fi franchises to take the MMOs that players love to new heights. Perhaps luck has taken the edge Fate 2 At its breaking point, however, according to Stevens and Womack, it's more about a desperate attempt to rekindle interest in the game and find unique ways to bridge the gaps between the familiar and the fresh.
However, Renegades' Star Wars While impact may be the part that grabs everyone's attention first, the real test will be whether these ideas actually get the world's players to care in advance. If Bungie can fulfill that ambition without straying far from its roots, Renegades could be a turning point. Fate 2 Awaited. The ideas behind the expansion are promising, and Bungie's commitment to keeping up destiny All seems true at its core, but only the finished product can answer the question of whether Renegades can restore faith in a sport that has long been trying to find its feet.
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August 28, 2017
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T for TEEN for blood, language, and violence
