Bungie formally revealed the small print for its upcoming Destiny 2 DLC The Final Shape right now, the conclusion of its “Light and Darkness” saga that began all the way in which again in 2014. The Final Shape will debut on Feb. 27.
During right now’s The Final Shape showcase occasion, Bungie unveiled extra in regards to the storyline of The Final Shape, which is able to focus closely on The Traveler. The large, mysterious, spherical entity has all the time been current in Destiny. The Final Shape, nonetheless, will take {that a} step additional, with The Traveler asking for assist as The Witness makes use of its mild to do horrible issues.
Players will discover a brand new vacation spot known as The Pale Heart, situated inside The Traveler. Per Bungie, The Pale Heart “will characteristic nostalgic callbacks from all through the historical past of the Light and Darkness Saga, together with a model of the unique Tower from Destiny. As the primary linear vacation spot in Destiny historical past, The Pale Heart may even steadily evolve.” (that nostalgia, it needs to be famous, it embody a “mysteriously returned” Cayde-6.)
The Pale Heart may even characteristic a brand new enemy sort known as Subjugators, who’re ready to make use of Stasis and Strand powers. Additionally, The Final Shape will provide gamers three new Super skills and Aspects – Void for Titans, Solar for Warlocks, and Arc for Hunters – in addition to new unique weapons, together with the return of some traditional weapons from Destiny 1.
The Final Shape will likely be obtainable in three editions, all of which are actually obtainable for pre-order.
A Change in Format
In addition to revealing extra about The Final Shape, Bungie additionally delved into different elements that can have an effect on the way forward for Destiny 2 elsewhere. For one, it’s ditching its earlier format of releasing 4 seasons per 12 months in favor of episodes, which is able to start in March 2024 shortly after the launch of The Final Shape. Bungie says the episodes format will symbolize “a completely new method to storytelling and content material.”
There will likely be three separate episodes in 2024, Bungie introduced, respectively titled Echoes, Revenant, and Heresy. Each episode will likely be a standalone story informed in three acts, and every one will discover the “aftermath and fallout of the occasions of the conclusion of the Light and Darkness saga.” Bungie additionally notes that the episodes will introduce extra content material and rewards “extra usually than earlier Destiny 2 Seasons.”
The change in format appears to be a direct response to participant suggestions, as Destiny 2 sport director Joe Blackburn lately apologized for Bungie’s poorly acquired August State of the Game submit.
Season of the Witch
But earlier than Destiny 2 formally says goodbye to seasons, its newest, Season of the Witch, debuts right now. In it, Guardians will proceed to pursue The Witness, confronting outdated allies and enemies alongside the way in which.
Per Bungie’s official synopsis: “Savathûn’s ghost Immaru proposes a deal: support within the resurrection of The Witch Queen and assist defeat her sister, Xivu Arath. In change, Savathûn will reveal the important thing to the portal by the Traveler the place The Witness is getting ready to enact The Final Shape. Guardians will harness arcane Hive magic as they assist their ally Eris Morn put together for the showdown in opposition to the Hive god of warfare by reworking right into a Hive god herself.”
Season of the Witch may even introduce a brand new methodology of participant development known as The Deck of Whispers, which is able to permit Guardians to customise their loadouts and powers in new methods. As gamers full seasonal actions, they’ll earn playing cards that can be utilized for a custom-made deck of buffs and perks.
Check out Bungie’s full recap of right now’s occasion right here.
Alex Stedman is a Senior News Editor with IGN, overseeing leisure reporting. When she’s not writing or enhancing, you’ll find her studying fantasy novels or taking part in Dungeons & Dragons.
