Remember when Destiny 2 used to be the game that brought the community together—raids, Trials, late-night farming sessions, and that one friend who insisted on using Sweet Business because “it shreds, bro”? Yeah, those days feel like a distant dream. Now, several of Destiny 2’s most prominent streamers are tapping out, and it’s less “see you later” and more “I’d rather watch paint dry on Europa.”
Gladd Says “Nah” to the Epic Raid Race
Gladd, one of Destiny’s most iconic creators, announced that he wouldn’t be participating in the “Epic” raid race for Desert Perpetual. Why? Because he’s bored. Not like “slightly disinterested” bored, but “the D2 loading screen is more exciting than the game’s power grind” bored. He cited burnout, frustration with the game’s current direction, and the boringgggg hamster-wheel leveling system.
GernaderJake Walks Away From Trials
Meanwhile, GernaderJake—the Trials of Osiris warlord who used to make entire fireteams cry harder than a bad connection in Elimination—announced he’s done with Trials. His reasoning? The same as Gladd’s: the game just isn’t fun anymore. If the guy who turned stomping randoms into an art form is packing it up, you know something’s broken.
Datto Pulls the Ripcord Until “Renegades”
Datto, Destiny’s resident spreadsheet wizard, didn’t leave with a fiery mic-drop about how the game sucks. Instead, his frustration is aimed more at the community itself. He basically called the player base unbearably toxic and revealed he’s permanently disabled YouTube chat because it’s just that bad. Datto says he’s taking a break until the Star Wars-themed expansion Renegades launches in December. Yes, you read that right: Destiny has Star Wars cosplay DLC now, because why not?
NOTE: To be fair, the community is only so toxic as Bungie’s bad decision making. Attitude reflects leadership. So, while Datto’s criticism of the community is currently valid, the community sentiment does have equally valid reasoning to be upset with the state of the game. Of course, that doesn’t ever give anyone the right to harass or attack someone. Just to be clear.
Rick Kackis Is Just… Over It
Rick Kackis, normally the Bob Ross of Destiny guides, posted a video that basically amounted to “I don’t care.” His reasoning? The new raid is a rehash, and Bungie’s insistence on recycling content has killed the hype. Coming from the guy who can usually find something exciting about a new damage perk, that’s grim.
The Bigger Picture: Destiny Is on Life Support
It’s not just the big names. Smaller creators and community members are piling on, either because they genuinely feel the game is in its worst state ever—or because drama is good for clicks. But here’s the hard truth: they’re not wrong.
- The power grind is meaningless and resets with every major expansion.
- Bugs that are older than your Guardian keep resurfacing.
- The Portal is universally hated for being punishing, unrewarding and boring.
- Entire regions (Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan) just lost access to the game overnight with zero warning, leaving players demanding refunds for a game they can’t play.
Add in record-low player counts, uninspired activities, and Bungie’s radio silence, and you’ve got a recipe for disaster.
Players Want Answers… Or Blood
Some players are begging Destiny 2’s current game director, Tyson Green, to post a “State of the Game” like Joe Blackburn did before him. Others want him to step down entirely, accusing him of dismantling nearly every beloved system since taking over. The consensus? Bungie either doesn’t know how to fix this—or doesn’t care. And since they’re pouring resources into Marathon (now allegedly delayed and retooled yet again), Destiny feels like an afterthought or forgotten altogether.
The game isn’t dead… yet, but when even the loudest champions are walking away, it’s hard not to feel like we’re watching the Traveler hover over a grave.
Our advice? Enjoy the memes, because at this rate, they might be all that’s left.
