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When I first loaded into the Pale Heart expansion’s Legendary campaign, I felt that familiar rush—the kind only Destiny 2 veterans truly understand. But something was different this time. Bungie’s level design has shifted, and it’s a change that’s both brilliant and, at times, frustrating. The arenas are smaller, tighter, and more intimate than what we’ve seen in past expansions. At first, I appreciated the intensity. You’re practically shoulder-to-shoulder with fireteam members, and the Dread’s area-denial abilities hit harder when there’s less room to maneuver. But after a few hours, it started to feel less like a firefight and more like a firing squad. Let’s be honest—Destiny 2’s combat thrives on movement. Speed isn’t just an advantage; it’s part of the game’s DNA. So when Bungie strings together one compact arena after another, some of that magic fades.

I remember one particular encounter in the third mission—a narrow, circular room with limited vertical space. My usual strategy of bouncing between cover, using verticality to outmaneuver enemies, just didn’t work. The Dread’s suppression fields and grenades that flush you out of cover felt overwhelmingly effective here. In more open spaces, like those in the Witch Queen campaign, you had options. Here, it felt like the game was forcing a certain playstyle. And while I get what Bungie was going for—raising the stakes by putting players under constant pressure—it also restricted the sandbox freedom that makes Destiny 2’s combat so special. I’ve clocked over 2,000 hours in this game, and I can tell you that the best battles are the ones where creativity and movement shine. Smaller arenas test you, sure, but they also homogenize the experience.

That’s not to say the design is without merit. From a strategic standpoint, these constrained spaces force you to think differently. You can’t rely on sniping from a distance or using hit-and-run tactics as effectively. Instead, you’re pushed toward close-quarters loadouts. I found myself leaning heavily into submachine guns and shotguns—weapons I’d often neglect in wider environments. In one session, my fireteam’s success rate in these tight spaces jumped by nearly 30% when we switched to aggressive, close-range setups. But here’s the catch: that shift comes at the cost of build diversity. If the game funnels you into specific weapon types and abilities, it risks making combat feel repetitive. And in a title celebrated for its build-crafting depth, that’s a significant trade-off.

What’s fascinating, though, is how this design philosophy impacts team coordination. In open-world zones or larger strikes, you can afford to spread out. Not here. Communication becomes critical. During a Legendary run last week, my team wiped three times in a row because we weren’t syncing our movements. The fourth attempt, we adjusted—calling out enemy spawns, coordinating supers, and controlling choke points. We cleared it flawlessly. That kind of forced teamwork can be rewarding, but it also highlights a potential imbalance. Solo players, or those without dedicated fireteams, might find these sections disproportionately challenging. Bungie’s data might show that fireteam-based play boosts engagement—maybe by 15-20%—but it’s worth asking if that comes at the expense of accessibility.

Now, let’s talk about pacing. The Pale Heart’s campaign isn’t just a series of small arenas—it’s a relentless sequence of them. Back-to-back, with little breathing room. In previous expansions, Bungie masterfully mixed wide-open spaces with tighter interiors. Here, the rhythm feels off. By the fifth mission, I was craving the vast, epic-scale battles that define Destiny’s best moments. Think of the “Last Stand” in the Leviathan raid or the opening of the “Fallen S.A.B.E.R.” strike. Those encounters blended scale with intimacy. The Pale Heart, in contrast, leans too heavily into the latter. It’s like listening to an album where every song is a ballad—you start missing the anthems.

Still, I have to give credit where it’s due. The environmental storytelling in these compact spaces is top-notch. Every corner of the Pale Heart feels intentional, layered with lore and visual cues that pull you deeper into the narrative. And from a pure difficulty perspective, the Legendary campaign’s tight arenas do provide a fresh challenge. They force you to master mechanics you might otherwise ignore. But innovation shouldn’t come at the cost of what makes Destiny 2, well, Destiny 2. The game’s combat is at its best when it’s chaotic, dynamic, and unpredictable. When you’re boxed in, some of that magic slips away.

So, where does that leave us? As someone who’s played every expansion since the original Destiny launched, I believe Bungie is experimenting—and that’s a good thing. Not every experiment will land perfectly, but it shows a willingness to evolve. My hope is that future content strikes a better balance. Maybe 60% open spaces, 40% tight arenas? Whatever the ratio, the goal should be to preserve the freedom that makes Destiny’s combat uniquely exhilarating. Because at the end of the day, it’s that sense of freedom—the ability to tackle challenges your way—that keeps us coming back. And if there’s one thing I’ve learned in my years with this game, it’s that the community will always find a way to adapt, optimize, and overcome. Even in the tightest of spaces.