I don’t think I’m the only one who thinks this but the open world loot seems really lacking compared to destiny 1. The gunsmith is probably the stingiest bastard there is, even cryptarch seems generous by comparison. The factions are just there with no new content or rally since Warmind. Random rolls are back but are fixed to one energy type so there’s less variety (also why not all the guns be random rolled?). The best way you can get new loot is by playing the new activities, however not everyone enjoys things like gambit. Pinnacle weapons are a novel idea, however the remaining content such as the open world is pretty dull, the white whale you’re chasing is already something everyone else that grinds more than you do has it. The game is starting to feel like a job, an underpaying one but promises you a big promotion but after you sell your soul and kids. TL/DR: Open world loot is pretty boring with only season and pinnacle rewards the small incentive while the rest of the game rots. Too much grind, little reward.