Destiny 2 Community Critiques Redemption Arc for Controversial Character in Act 3

Destiny 2 has released its much-anticipated Revenant Act 3, but while player engagement is still recovering from last summer’s dip, guardians are excited to acquire the new Slayer’s Fang Exotic Void Shotgun.

However, not every player is thrilled with the narrative direction of this episode. One frustrated player turned to Reddit to express their displeasure, asserting, “Hey Bungie, not every character needs a f******* redemption arc.”

This criticism specifically addresses the storyline surrounding Eramis, Kell of Darkness, highlighting a recurring theme in Bungie’s storytelling—transforming antagonists into allies, even when their actions may not warrant redemption.

Controversy Surrounding Eramis’ Storyline

The conclusion of Revenant, featuring Eramis’ selection by the Echo after Fikrul’s demise, has sparked extensive debate. Critiques question how someone “so viscerally hated by almost the entire community” could be granted a redemption arc.

One Reddit user vented frustrations by remarking, “Who’s been writing this s***? The story feels like it’s been ripped from a s**tty anime with 30-50 word long titles.” The player went further to suggest alternatives, stating they would have preferred a scenario where Eramis breaks free from captivity only to become an adversary in pursuit of the Shard of the Traveler. This opinion resonated widely, garnering over 1,000 upvotes.

Hey Bungie, not every character needs a fucking redemption arc. by u/jamer2500 in DestinyTheGame

Many players echoed similar sentiments, with humorous remarks, such as the most upvoted comment speculating that Oryx, the Taken King, might receive his own redemption arc in future episodes.

Others hope for a reckoning for Eramis, especially following the current plight of Mithrax, who is burdened with a curse. Fans speculate this could set the stage for an ideological clash between the two characters. Some express dissatisfaction that Mithrax’s development seems to have been undermined, jeopardizing the narrative groundwork previously established.

For those unfamiliar with the backstory, Eramis harbors a deep-seated vendetta against The Traveler, as she witnessed its abandonment during what The Fallen refer to as ‘The Whirlwind’.

Eramis primarily utilizes Stasis powers to slow down or freeze her opponents. — Bungie

Eramis stood as the main antagonist during the Beyond Light expansion, striving to consolidate The Fallen under the banner of the House of Salvation. She imbued her minions with the power of Darkness, eventually being frozen at the campaign’s end, only to later escape and ally with the Witness to obtain the Warmind and weaponize Rasputin against The Last City.

In essence, while Eramis is a formidable foe, Destiny’s narrative often plays on the adage, “the enemy of my enemy is my friend.” Recent collaborations with her have occurred as players band together to combat Fikrul and his Scorn. Nonetheless, the community seems to yearn for a true antagonist once more, particularly following the defeat of The Witness.

For further information, please refer to this insightful piece on the ongoing discourse among players: Source & Images.