Destiny 2 ends with Prime Gaming benefits next month
Bungie confirmed on February 1 “This week in Fate” newsletter that it is finally ending its four-year partnership with Prime Gaming. Since January 2020, Bungie has released a monthly pack containing free shaders, sparrows, emotes, and other cosmetics that Amazon Prime members can redeem for free. The 49th and final Exotic Prime Gaming Pack includes a limited-time exclusive shader and is available through March 7, so be sure to log in and claim your rewards before they leave for good.
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While it’s a shame that Bungie is shutting off this loot tap, players will still receive some benefits. Starting March 5, players can log in and head to the Eververse store to claim a free bundle containing 700 free brightdust every week until the next launch Lot 2 expansion, The final shapeon June 4. In addition to free in-game currency, players can also claim a free bundle Mass effectcosmetic that promotes Bungie’s latest studio collaboration with Bioware. The bundle includes the Enhanced Defense Ghost Shell, Alliance Drop Ship Sparrow, and Alliance Scout Frigate Ship, which are available for free to all players. Bungie hasn’t specified how long this particular benefit will last, so log in ASAP if you’re looking for free cosmetics.
Personally, I’m not one to turn down free stuff, especially in a game with such an extensive catalog of microtransactions. However, it’s impossible to ignore that Destiny 2 is struggling to maintain its dwindling player base. While a daily Steam player count of 45,000 is nothing to scoff at when you consider that Destiny 2 had about triple that number a year ago, it’s hard not to see these free incentives as a way to stop the bleeding .