An exploit was recently discovered in Destiny 2 that allows players to generate an infinite amount of legendary shards. The online-only multiplayer title was originally released back in 2017 as a premium game, but it has since become free-to-play across multiple platforms.
Exploits are a unique aspect of video game DNA that has existed throughout the history of the medium, but upgrades in gaming technology in recent years have been responsible for the death of many of these clever and mostly unintended workarounds. Patches have become the bane of modern exploits, and when one crops up in a title that is still supported by the developer, it is often dealt with swiftly. That is why the latest exploit found in Destiny 2 may not be around much longer, especially now that it is getting attention.
The workaround in question was demonstrated by YouTuber Cheese Forever and it allows players to infinitely farm legendary shards, which can be used to buy unique items in the game. It became possible to pull this off when the Guardian Games in-game event kicked off earlier today, April 20. After collecting a 2021 Guardian Games class item from Zavala, a player can then stock up on those class items and dismantle them. The dismantled product is 4 legendary shards and 3 weapon parts, which can then be used in a repeated process to generate more shards. Cheese Forever thoroughly explains the somewhat extensive process in their video while also demonstrating how to pull it off. This exploit was not doable during 2020's Guardian Games event and can only be pulled off with this year's class item.
As Cheese Forever points out in their video, this exploit is likely time sensitive and probably will not last much longer. Even though the Guardian Games event still has three full weeks of competition left, it seems certain that developer Bungie will try to patch this loophole as quickly as possible. While it is not the intended way for players to quickly get these items, those that want them do currently have the option.
While exploits can be beneficial to some players, they also have a tendency of generating some backlash, particularly when their impact is felt immediately. The infinite stim glitch in Call of Duty: Warzone, for example, exemplifies the worst of what exploits can do to a gaming experience. That said, there are other unique exploits in the world of gaming where communities rally behind them and they become part of a particular title's makeup. This Destiny 2 exploit will likely fall somewhere in the middle, as the impact may not be felt directly or even right away, but it will definitely change the fortunes of those who were able to take advantage of it.
Source: Cheese Forever
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April 21, 2021 at 06:13AM
