Destiny 2 expert highlights \u201csevere\u201d problem with Checkmate in Trials BungieFollowing Trials of Osiris\u2019s first Checkmate PvP weekend, one of Destiny 2\u2019s most experienced players and content creators has spoken up about the biggest problem holding it back. Last season saw Checkmate tested extensively as Bungie looked to refine the new PvP format that increases base health while also reducing the reliance on Super abilities and Special ammo weapons. Now in Season of the Wish, Checkmate is not only being rotated frequently into the main Crucible playlist but has also made its debut in Destiny 2\u2019s competitive PvP mode, Trials of Osiris. The reception to this was mixed and now Aztecross \u2013 one of the community\u2019s most notable content creators \u2013 has spoken out on its biggest problem that Bungie needs to address. Destiny 2 veteran reveals Checkmate\u2019s biggest problem In a new video uploaded on December 31, Destiny 2 content creator Aztecross did a deep dive into Trials of Osiris and the role Checkmate can play in it. While he was generally positive about its impact on competitive PvP, there was one big problem highlighted, snowballing. Explaining the issue, Cross opened, \u201cNothing is scarier than a Guardian running straight to you with Conditional Finality, three shots, and you have no Special weapons to combat that. Guys, I\u2019ve never pushed Guardians so easy in all my life.\u201d \u201cIf I had a few kills over the opposing team and I got Special ammo, I knew they did not have anything to counter me. I could charge literally in the middle of them and go for the kill. If I close that gap they have nothing to combat it,\u201d Aztecross explained. The issue described is caused by how Special ammo is distributed in Checkmate. Unlike regular Destiny 2 PvP, Special Ammo is earned by getting kills and players do not spawn with it. This means that teams that start well will often take control and go on to win the match using their Special weapons. Making this very point, Aztecross continued, \u201cThe snowball effect in Checkmate is pretty severe. If one team is completely overwhelming the other, that other team can\u2019t really do anything,\u201d before concluding, \u201cThe only thing that lets you come back in Checkmate is your ability with a Primary weapon.\u201d The focus on Primary weapon gameplay is comparable to how The Crucible first launched in Destiny 2. It was not popular at the time but the community\u2019s hope is that Bungie can make adjustments to Checkmate and create a more competitive environment less dependent on abilities.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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