Destiny 2 Companion

-1.38
Slightly Bad
Price: Free
Ads: Unknown
In App Purchases: Unknown

iOS App Store

Temporal Dark PatternsTemporal Dark Patterns

This game has 21 reported Temporal Dark Patterns. There are 21 votes indicating the absense of a dark pattern.

-1.43

5 votes
1 votes
Grinding -
5 / 1 votes
Being required to perform repetitive and tedious tasks to advance.

5 votes
1 votes
Infinite Treadmill -
5 / 1 votes
Impossible to win or complete the game.

4 votes
2 votes
Can't Pause or Save -
4 / 2 votes
The game does not allow you to stop playing whenever you want.

4 votes
2 votes
Wait To Play -
4 / 2 votes
In-game timers that make you arbitrarily wait for something.

2 votes
4 votes
Daily Rewards -
2 / 4 votes
Encourages return visits every day and punishes you for missing a day.

1 votes
5 votes
Playing by Appointment -
1 / 5 votes
Being forced to play according to the game's schedule instead of yours.

6 votes
Advertisements -
0 / 6 votes
Forced to watch ads or given rewards for watching ads.

Monetary Dark PatternsMonetary Dark Patterns

This game has 23 reported Monetary Dark Patterns. There are 41 votes indicating the absense of a dark pattern.

-0.39

6 votes
Premium Currency -
6 / 0 votes
Exchange rate between real money and in-game currency disguises the real price of items.

4 votes
2 votes
Artificial Scarcity -
4 / 2 votes
Limited time offers with unnecessary urgency.

3 votes
3 votes
Recurring Fee -
3 / 3 votes
Encourages players to play as much as possible to get their money's worth.

3 votes
3 votes
Anchoring Tricks -
3 / 3 votes
Placing a cheap item next to an expensive item to make it look more affordable.

2 votes
4 votes
Pay to Win -
2 / 4 votes
A player can spend real money to purchase something that gives them an advantage in the game.

2 votes
4 votes
Pay Wall -
2 / 4 votes
The game becomes impossible to continue playing without payment.

1 votes
4 votes
Pay to Skip -
1 / 4 votes
Spend money to avoid waiting for a timer to expire.

1 votes
5 votes
Power Creep -
1 / 5 votes
A permanently purchased item in the game becomes less valuable over time.

1 votes
4 votes
Waste Aversion -
1 / 4 votes
Capped inventory forces you to destroy items or upgrade inventory. Also, having small amounts of left over premium currency.

6 votes
Accidental Purchases -
0 / 6 votes
Making it easy to accidentally spend money with no confirmation or ability to undo or refund the action.

6 votes
Gambling / Loot Boxes -
0 / 6 votes
Spending real money to play a game of chance for a reward.

Social Dark PatternsSocial Dark Patterns

This game has 17 reported Social Dark Patterns. There are 25 votes indicating the absense of a dark pattern.

-0.75

6 votes
Competition -
6 / 0 votes
The game makes you compete against other players.

5 votes
1 votes
Fear of Missing Out -
5 / 1 votes
If you stop playing you'll miss out on something or be left behind and unable to catch up.

3 votes
3 votes
Social Obligation / Guilds -
3 / 3 votes
To avoid letting down your friends, you are obligated to play when you don't want to.

2 votes
4 votes
Encourages Anti-Social Behavior -
2 / 4 votes
The game incentivizes players to lie, cheat, or backstab other players to get ahead.

1 votes
5 votes
Social Pyramid Scheme -
1 / 5 votes
You get a bonus for inviting your friends and then they have to invite their friends.

6 votes
Friend Spam / Impersonation -
0 / 6 votes
The game sends spam to your contact list or social media account.

6 votes
Reciprocity -
0 / 6 votes
Feeling obligated to return a favor, share resources, trade an item, etc.

Psychological Dark PatternsPsychological Dark Patterns

This game has 25 reported Psychological Dark Patterns. There are 17 votes indicating the absense of a dark pattern.

-2.11

6 votes
Invested / Endowed Value -
6 / 0 votes
Having already spent time and money to improve your status in the game, it's difficult to throw it away.

6 votes
Badges / Endowed Progress -
6 / 0 votes
Reluctancy to abandon a partially completed goal, even one forced upon the player.

6 votes
Variable Rewards -
6 / 0 votes
Unpredictable or random rewards are more addictive than a predictable schedule.

4 votes
2 votes
Complete the Collection -
4 / 2 votes
The urge to collect all the items, achievements or secrets in a game.

2 votes
4 votes
Aesthetic Manipulations -
2 / 4 votes
Trick questions or toying with emotions or our subconscious desires.

1 votes
5 votes
Illusion of Control -
1 / 5 votes
The game cheats or hides information to make you think you're better than you actually are.

6 votes
Optimism and Frequency Biases -
0 / 6 votes
Overestimating the frequency of something because we’ve seen it recently or memorably.

App Store Ratings

iOS:  (4.50) with 36,133 votes.



Recent Dark Pattern Reviews

Wait To Play reported on Dec 28, 2022
Many Activities and Vendors live on rotation and new seasonal modes appear tri-monthly and disappear annually.
Competition reported on Dec 28, 2022
PVP(Crucible), PVPVE(Gambit), Day One Raid Races, Limited-time event Guardian Games pits Guardian Class (Warlock, Titan, Hunters) compete for annual Class "Pride and Glory" and Trophy in main social space for winning Class.
Fear of Missing Out reported on Dec 28, 2022
From the Live Service Seasonal Model, Holiday Events (FotL, Dawning, Revelry)and Limited-time events (Iron Banner, Trials, Empyrean Foundation, and recently Eliksni Quarter Donations Drive) to Sunsetting removing entire Campaigns and Raid Experiences. These have been promised to return.
Aesthetic Manipulations reported on Dec 28, 2022
Destiny original and Destiny 2 are both stunning in scale and serene in aesthetic. Immersive to a fault with Artistic quality that is always high with a tendency to recycle.
Anchoring Tricks reported on Dec 28, 2022
Seasons Have shipped with "Season Of [*]" Bundles for $15USD. Usually Containing only 17SVR and an emote. Does not grant access to active Season.
Variable Rewards reported on Dec 28, 2022
RNG. a Guardian's Bane.
Illusion of Control reported on Dec 28, 2022
Power Scaling is based on seemingly arbitrary and obscured variables Like "Light LVL" and Build Prowess.
Pay Wall reported on Dec 28, 2022
The Crucible. Destiny's PVP equivalent for Casual and Ranked play are gated behind Whatever current expansion is in an attempt to curb cheating and exploitation. A $10USD Dungeon key bars players from access when Dungeon were once expected Free.
Complete the Collection reported on Dec 28, 2022
The Collections Tab exists for a quick overview of all the many things you will never own. Unattainable items (Charity emblem(s), Achievement Ghost shell(s), Referral/Promo Shader(s) and sparrow(s), are unlisted.
Badges / Endowed Progress reported on Dec 28, 2022
Seals, Titles, and Achievements.


Report a Dark Pattern

Screenshot The official Destiny 2 Companion App keeps you connected to your Destiny adventure wherever life takes you. Join using PlayStation Network, Xbox Live, or Battle.net.

COMPANION - See all the latest news and updates. Discover what events and activities are live in the game. View your progress towards your Triumphs and your Collections.

GEAR -- Inspect all your favorite weapons and armor, view item stats and perks, and move your equipment between your characters and the vault.

CLAN -- Create and manage your Clan with its own unique shared identity -- or search for an existing clan to join. Track your clan level, progress, and all shared rewards. And stay connected with your clanmates through text chat on one or more clan specific channels.

FIRETEAMS -- Search and filter fireteams by activity type and find a team to play with now or create your own. Creators can send Xbox Live or PlayStation invites to quickly get everyone in the fireteam together in game.

MORE -- Provides access to your profile, friends list, notifications and messages, Forums, Creations, and more!