15 Games That Turned It Around After a Rough Launch

These 15 games may have launched to lukewarm reception, but post-launch updates and improvements have turned them into hidden gems worth revisiting.

Posted By | On 17th, Apr. 2025

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Destiny 2

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Crumbling under the weight of high expectation, Destiny 2’s early years were rocky. A lack of content, middling story – especially in Season One’s DLC – and unengaging endgame left much work for Bungie to undertake to ensure their sci-fi shooter sequel had longevity. Foundational gunplay was always excellent though, so it was only a matter of time before Destiny 2 grew into the dominating FPS it is today. Starting with Forsaken a year post-launch, complex lore, interesting stories, and showstopping set pieces have become commonplace in Destiny 2.


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