I feel the same . 8000 plus hours .Nothing was as fun as this game was couple years ago. then it was nerf after nerf . to many unless perks and weapons .nothing feels as good as wish ender did back then pre nerf. nothing gives me the wow factor,the fun factor like the game played then. l mainly just ran pve .gave up on pvp . bungie just never added any other way to grind for the light house other then the same 7 wins. making it next level rough against the small pool of players these days. so many things bungie could of done to make the game more fun but never did. all those raid weapons locked behind play walls if you don't raid. it's a waste of potential . who are they loyal to and what's the point anymore .players have left and continue to bleed out . that once shiny game is tarnished with unbelievable wrong turns.all my family and friends have long gone. I'm the last one hung around for the 7th gilded conqueror title. just cause. down to running strikes for no reason anymore. I'm not long from turning the lights out on destiny also.

8000hrs, impressive, I know its 8000 hrs of enjoyment to you,and not wasted time,but just imagine what you could have achieved if you spent 8000 hrs on something else, learning an instrument, a skill, an art etc,something you can carry through life that would benefit you long term,the list is endless, next time you think of firing up destiny, think about that.

Many players including me feel the same. It is certainly not easy to truly walk away from Destiny forever and not be lured back in with flashy trailers and empty promises of a brighter future from Bungie, but I wish you the best. Stay strong!

Over 4k hours here, and honestly everything you’ve said here I mostly agree with. I used to play D2 because it was enjoyable and fun, now I’m not sure if I’m playing it for those reasons or just because I’ve been playing it for so long. Most of my childhood D2 has been involved in, I’m almost believing it’s an addiction for me. If anyone has any tips on how to stop playing entirely, I’m here for it.

Breaking your Destiny addiction is one of the smarter things you’ll ever do with regard to having fun when gaming. Bungie ruined my Destiny experience when they decided to make the game an unrewarding slog I’ve quit playing Destiny & am having a blast playing other games. Take my advice & never look back

I feel your pain and frustration about Destiny 2. I have too moved on by playing more Helldivers 2 and rarely play this game except when I am helping the new lights or finishing up seals. For now I am trying to rebuild my bright dust fortune but even that is starting to turn stale.

Good time to get out, I am playing a lot of other games and it's just highlighting the problems Destiny has. I could care about the direction they are going, and the problems with the game, but I just cant be bothered. Not worth my time anymore, I am just getting the popcorn in for when the self interested streamers they seem to love so much hammer the final nail into the Destiny coffin. Since they got their way regarding "challenge" the game is a mess, it's why I just smiled today and turned the game off after my max power Warlock with 100 Resilience and 99 Recovery got melted by an Arc Wizard like a snowman in the Sahara. This is what we have come to expect these days, and it aint changing anytime soon. The game has had it's time and Bungie squandered it, most who have been here for a significant length of time have moved on, the rest will in time. You would have to barking mad to pre order, or even buy, Frontiers based on this companies track record over the last couple of years. Bungie once said the only thing they worried about was player apathy, well played Bungie. Mission Accomplished.

I have heard, or seen this sentiment a lot lately. So many clips and videos of hard cheats, that doesn't even include closet cheaters.. If this is the reputation that is left on Destiny, it's not a very good look for any other games i.e. Marathon. Battleye is the least effect anti-cheat out there. I really just can't understand why waste the paper to write them a check, much less the funds.. I really hope Bungie turns things around. (more issues than cheating) I keep saying that, and it's getting to the point where I realize it's just not going to happen. Feels like all we can do is just grieve and move on. /sad

[quote]Dear all, Unsure about the impact this will make, but I'm going in regardless. Hopefully you can help me be heard. I write this message with a heavy heart, as a player who has dedicated about 8,000 hours on Destiny 2 since its release. This game has been a cornerstone of my gaming experience, bringing me countless hours of fun, camaraderie, and thrilling gameplay. However, this letter is not a celebration. It is a farewell. The past few months have been an agonizing experience, encountering cheaters in nearly every match. It has drained the joy and passion I once felt for this game. The tools you have in place, like BattlEye, have proven ineffective at curbing the rampant cheating problem. The failure of your anti-cheat systems is glaringly obvious to the player base, yet it feels like nothing is being done to rectify it. As a long-time player, it pains me to see a game I’ve loved and supported so deeply become overrun by bad actors who ruin the experience for everyone else. Worse still, it seems Bungie is more focused on recruiting new players and maximizing revenue than addressing the issues plaguing those who have remained loyal for years. It feels like you’ve given up on those of us who’ve been here the longest. How can I justify continuing to play when it’s clear you don’t care about the integrity of your game or the experience of your players? Where is the care for player retention? For the community that has supported Destiny 2 with time, money, and passion? It’s hard not to feel abandoned when so little effort seems to be put into safeguarding the integrity of the game. So, it is with immense regret that I’ve come to the conclusion that I can no longer support Destiny 2. After all these years, I never thought I’d reach this point, but you have left me with no choice. I’ve uninstalled the game. I’m not a streamer, a content creator, or someone with a massive following. I am, however, one of the countless “nobody's” who are the heart and soul of your game. We don’t bring flashy headlines or sponsorships, but we do bring something far more important: our time and our unwavering passion. We’re the ones who grind for hours, support your expansions, and populate your servers day after day. Streamers and content creators may amplify your reach, but it’s players like me, dedicated and loyal, in the tens of thousands, who are the lifeblood of Destiny 2. Without us, there’s no community left to showcase. To my fellow Guardians: I hope for a better future for the game we’ve all loved. But for me, that future seems out of reach. Sincerely, a nobody who hopes his message will be heard Bel[/quote]

https://wastedondestiny.com/4611686018439725301 Not even close to 8,000 hours. But continue exaggerating. All that time & you only made it to GR8 with 6 titles.