Last week more than a few Xbox fans invaded the official Bungie forums to express their anger over Destiny’s exclusive DLC. Content which would only be available on Sony’s platforms. At least for the next year or so.
They weren’t happy at all, saying that Bungie had turned their backs on the fan base that had made them famous in the first place. A bit over-dramatic, considering these type of content exclusive deals happen all the time on both sides. Either way, Bungie felt the need to set the record straight with their Microsoft fans, stating that there was no misplaced love after they left the Redmond giant.
One particularly angry fan said that Bungie now hates the Xbox, something which they say couldn’t be farther from the truth. Community Manager David Dague posted an official response to the outcry on the studio’s website over the weekend.
“Loving a good game and the hard-working developers who create it is not a console exclusive. Bungie has embraced many different platforms in our storied history. We have a hard time sitting still. Our goal has been to create amazing worlds and fill them with as many passionate people as possible. What we would tell you is that, if you want to explore the world of Destiny, it was built with you in mind. We make games here at Bungie. We love the people who play them equally.”
Despite this, Destiny has really affiliated itself strongly with Sony’s platforms, offering exclusive content, earlier beta dates and even an exclusive Alpha trial last month. It’s easy to see why some fans feel hurt, but it’s even easier to see that most of the people complaining don’t have the most rational thought process.
Xbox fans will still get into the beta, and eventually they’ll get all the exclusive Sony DLC too. There really is no major issue here.
Last Updated: July 14, 2014
Umar Fong Wong
July 14, 2014 at 09:03
” It’s easy to see why some fans feel hurt”
*It’s easy to see why some fans feel butt-hurt, Fixed it for ya. No need to thank me 🙂
Kromas
July 14, 2014 at 09:08
Funny how the people who found that Halo was a generic console FPS always love these articles.
For now Ill just put on my 3D glasses, eat my popcorn and watch the emo happen as a form of entertainment till all my regular shows come back. 🙂
Umar Fong Wong
July 14, 2014 at 09:10
Halo post-3 sucked,kinda. I actually liked Halo a ton.
Kromas
July 14, 2014 at 09:12
I found it far to generic like Far Cry (yeah I said it and I mean Far Cry 1 and 2 … 3 was awesome)
Umar Fong Wong
July 14, 2014 at 09:13
1 was anything BUT generic. How dare you…How bloody dare you!…I can’t even look at you…Well, I can’t even look at your avatar anymore!
Kromas
July 14, 2014 at 09:15
Suppose I grew up with way too many FPS games out there. Far Cry was pretty but meh. I put it below stuff like SOF and it does not even compare to Half Life. Then again I thought DOOM 3 was a bit of a yawn fest.
Umar Fong Wong
July 14, 2014 at 09:20
Never Like Soldier tbh but you insult Doom and FC 1….I don’t even know who you are anymore
Alien Emperor Trevor
July 14, 2014 at 09:22
Oh come now, don’t pretend like you didn’t feel a burst of childish glee every time you crotch-shot a soldier & saw him crumple.
Umar Fong Wong
July 14, 2014 at 09:31
Highly satisfying….Sad they turned the series into poop
Alien Emperor Trevor
July 14, 2014 at 09:39
Yes, 1st game was fun, 2nd one sucked.
Jim Lenoir (Banana Jim)
July 14, 2014 at 09:58
Halo 1 and 2 were awesome. After 3… not so much!
Alien Emperor Trevor
July 14, 2014 at 09:04
Why do they have a hard time sitting still? Is it ants or do they need to 1080p?
Hammersteyn
July 14, 2014 at 09:11
Some XBOX gamers are little babies, I can’t recall PS gamers going on like this about COD DLC being released first on XBOX first and PS later.
Kromas
July 14, 2014 at 09:13
You did not just use COD players as an example of good behavior!
Hammersteyn
July 14, 2014 at 09:15
Oops
Martin du preez (D4RKL1NGza)
July 14, 2014 at 09:15
XBox fangirls must be crying up a storm. It seems like they have to make a statement every other week to calm the tears and butthurt. Those fangirls chose to wall up on that sucky console rather than face the music and get a PS4. Such is the way when the pendulum swings.
Jim Lenoir (Banana Jim)
July 14, 2014 at 09:58
720 reasons to feel butthurt 😛
Not_true
July 15, 2014 at 05:56
The bungie net forums are apparently non-stop riots.
Ryanza
July 14, 2014 at 09:17
I couldn’t give two shits about DLC. So seeing people react to DLC like this is alarming.
Since when is it not all about the game and all about DLC.
Just play the game and if you like it and want DLC then wait for the damn DLC. If part of the game was taken off to create that DLC then yes I can understand an outcry but that’s not the case with Destiny.
If you were a true fan of Bungie then you would know that Destiny should be a good game. If you a fan of Bungie you would support Bungie’s new game and not bitch about DLC.
oVg... what castle?
July 14, 2014 at 09:30
Jac7
July 14, 2014 at 09:31
Playstation players never received any Halo love. None. Ever. Sies man, hou op so kla julle.
Jonah Cash
July 14, 2014 at 09:56
Thursday can’t come soon enough!! Now if Playstation_SA would just reply to me on twitter so that I know that I will be able to download before Thursday I would be happy….
Jim Lenoir (Banana Jim)
July 14, 2014 at 09:57
Awwww! But we love you long time Bungie! LONG TIME!!! (Just ignore the butt-hurt xboners, Bungie. We love you long time now)
tehbroham
July 14, 2014 at 17:49
don’t try and bullshit me, is all i ask, i will not be buying your Sony exclusive disguised as a multiplatform game. the years were fun Bungie
Mark Treloar
July 14, 2014 at 18:53
Here I got you some cheese to go with your whine.
CAE9872
July 15, 2014 at 08:22
Ridiculous people…*shakes head*
SunJester
July 15, 2014 at 14:28
“We love money” – What they should have said, it’s only honest.
Funny enough, still have it preordered for X1, thou I must say it played really well with the DS4 during the alpha, very excited to get my hands on the final.