Destiny 2’s top Trials of Osiris streamer GrenaderJake is stepping away, stating the mode has “lost its identity” and urging Bungie to scrap it entirely as player numbers decline.
Destiny 2 is experiencing a decline in player engagement, with long-time fans expressing frustration over game-breaking bugs and incomplete systems. Veteran streamer Gladd has also announced his withdrawal from the Desert Perpetual Epic raid race, calling the game “bland.”
GrenaderJake posted a YouTube video titled “Goodbye Trials,” announcing his break from the mode for the rest of the season, with a possible return after December’s Renegades expansion.
“I have decided to not participate in Trials of Osiris for this season.”
— GrenaderJake, Streamer
Jake has been a prominent figure in Trials since its launch in 2015, but he claims the mode is no longer enjoyable. He cites a lack of rewarding gameplay and a fractured player base as significant issues.
He also highlights problems with “behind-the-scenes nonsense,” including the prevalence of paid carry teams, which violate Bungie’s Terms of Service. He notes that streamers are avoiding tougher matchmaking to secure easier wins.
“The new meta for playing Trials is actually avoiding all of these teams.”
— GrenaderJake, Streamer
Jake argues that Trials has “lost its identity,” transforming from a high-stakes PvP experience to a casual playlist with diluted rewards.
“Trials has lost its identity.”
— GrenaderJake, Streamer
He criticizes Bungie’s handling of cheaters, stating that the inability to address clear violations is discouraging for players.
“Bungie’s inability to handle clear and blatant cheaters is a constant letdown.”
— GrenaderJake, Streamer
Jake plans to limit his YouTube content until the launch of Renegades in December and will have no fixed Twitch streaming schedule. He maintains that the core gameplay remains strong but believes Trials should be overhauled.
Player engagement in Destiny 2 has significantly declined, with reports indicating an 80% drop in Steam player count since the Edge of Fate expansion.
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