Game Overview:
Destiny 2 is an action role playing, first person shared-world game that is a follow up the 2014’s Destiny.
The game is set one year after the events of Destiny: Rise of Iron.
Bungie is turning off catalyst progression, XP and leveling crafted weapons for the activity, but the reward is "totally worth it."
Finally, players can buy more than one Exotic weapon from the vendor. Catalysts, upgrade materials, and much more are also available.
Whether earning Deepsight weapons or progressing the Khvostov Exotic Quest, here's where to find all the necessary Ghosts.
The Pale Heart holds many secrets in The Final Shape. Here's how to unearth many of them and earn almost all of the new Exotic weapons.
Salvation's Edge is one of the most challenging raids to grace the franchise. Here's how to beat it and take down The Witness.
Each class has an array of powerful options, thanks to Prismatic. Here are some of the best builds for annihilating your enemies.
Life is good with Prismatic, but it can be even better. Here's how to find all the Fragments to fully kit out your Guardian.
Despite all the new activities and changed reward structures, reaching the Pinnacle cap is less daunting than it seems. Here's how to do it.
The Final Shape is Destiny 2 - and arguably, Bungie - at its peak, delivering a satisfying end to the Light and Darkness saga.
Codename Frontiers will make up Year 11 of the long-running franchise, though Bungie hasn't revealed what exactly it is.
With Episode 1: Echoes debuting on June 11th for players, Bungie could outline the new episodic approach and its upcoming content.
The expansion came close to breaking the previous lifetime record set by Lightfall but suffered multiple error codes on launch.
Maintenance will last 25 hours, with update 8.0.0.1 available to preload starting today at 10 AM PDT for all platforms.
It adds three Faerun-based armor sets, an Owlbear Chariot sparrow, Queen of Dragons ship, Natural 20 emote and much more.
Due to a potential blunder on Sony's end, the expansion was available for several players before its launch on June 4th.
Zavala potentially falling to the influence of The Witness, Cayde, and Crow teaming up, and the end of reality are also featured.
Live service titles come and go but despite its hang-ups, Bungie's Destiny 2 continues to survive and even thrive in many ways.
It may seem inconsequential for non-Destiny fans, but for those involved since 2014, The Final Shape is shaping up to be one of the biggest games of the year.
Ricocheting bullets, heavy shield damage and Golden Gun shots for every subclass define the expansion's new Exotic weapons.
Though not quite fit for long-time players, Xur's current inventory offers some pretty good choices for newcomers to the game.
The finale of the Light and Darkness saga arrives on June 4th. Here's everything you need to know about the next expansion.
Mataidoxia, Gifted Conviction and Hazardous Propulsion are three new chest pieces that enhance different abilities for each class.
The collection goes live on June 4th and includes nearly all content available in Bungie's free-to-play looter shooter.
The Ketchkiller's set from Season of the Plunder, a new random roll for Hawkmoon, and new Legendary weapons are also available.
The upcoming Shadowkeep and Beyond Light Packs will include the remaining content for both expansions for those interested.
Guardians will venture into the"Forgotten City" to battle Mhakt, Subjugator of the Forgotten, and activate Ahamkara skulls.
Bungie has also outlined all the possible perks that Exotic class items can get, though some are adjusted to encourage using the original armor.
Players on selected platforms can access all three expansions until June 3rd, though console players should have PS Plus.
The Exotic/Legendary vendor has much of the usual wares alongside a new random roll for Hawkmoon and Season of the Worthy armor.
Sony has revealed the batch of games that will be free to all subscribers in the month of May, also including EA Sports FC 24 and Tunic.
Available until June 3rd, the new activity challenges players to defeat raid bosses, one after another, to earn raid weapons, armor, and more.
There's no "recovery mechanism" for those who deleted their Legacy items, but Bungie will reintroduce sources for "most or all of these."
Players with the highest Power become the Power Leader and can thus raise teammates to five levels below their max Power.
While the Omen and Attendant use Strand to crowd-control players, the Grim shoots from above, stunning them with shouts.
The Lost Pacific armor, a new random roll for Hawkmoon, and several new Legendary weapons are also available at the vendor.
Husks are melee fights that will get in and attack up close. While easily disposed of, they release Geists, which seek out players.
As soldiers of The Witness, the former excels at suspending opponents, while the latter can pull them around using the power of Strand.
Savathun, Empress Caiatl and Mithrax venture into the Pale Heart to lend a hand alongside a returning Cayde-6 against The Witness.
An explosive slug scout rifle, a new Hawkmoon random roll, Holdfast armor from Season of Arrivals and much more are also available.
However, the Superblack shader will return, and Bungie is working on a "new attunement experience" for Onslaught's Brave weapons.
The in-game LFG tool became available permanently last December for all players and has seen over 60 bug fixes and improvements.
Despite the expansion launching on June 4th worldwide, players will have only three days to prep for the raid against The Witness.
Codenamed "Payback," the sequel has reportedly been in development since The Witch Queen, though "heavily in the background."
Those brave enough to defeat the Pantheon can Adept raid and Exotic weapons alongside Deepsight versions of raid weapons.
Transcendence grants a new unique grenade for Prismatic classes, while new class items can roll with two perks from existing Exotics.
Launching on June 4th, the expansion allows mixing and matching Light and Darkness subclass abilities into one mega build.
An admittedly underwhelming Heavy sniper rifle, the Anti-Extinction set and new Legendary weapons are on sale until tomorrow.
The mode will also have a weekly challenge with "escalating" difficulties, with Bungie revealing more details in the coming weeks.
Eventide Labs, Cirrus Plaza and Dissonance will be available for all players with a separate 3v3 playlist for quick access.
Whisper of the Worm and Outbreak Perfected will receive craftable versions with different perks, stock and barrel options.
The showcase for The Final Shape will be followed up by a new launch trailer for Destiny 2's major upcoming update, Into the Light.
Players can still earn all 12 new BRAVE weapons and enhance their perks, with Onslaught moving to a separate node in Vanguard Ops.
Instead of releasing six weapons on April 9th and the rest weekly until May 21st, they'll all be available by April 30th.
Overseen by Lord Shaxx, the Hall of Champions is where you'll pick up bounties, access Onslaught and even unlock a familiar shader.
Two "classic" Exotic missions are also returning, and there will also be a preview for one of three new PvP maps launching in May.
Future War Cult's Simulator armor set, fresh Legendary Weapons, and a new PvP-focused roll for Hawkmoon are also available.
The second of three planned livestreams for the new update will also showcase new rewards and some Year 1-inspired armor.
"Something will need to happen to curb costs unless The Final Shape does so well to cover the gap and people can move to Marathon."
Three livestreams detailing different aspects of the free content update are coming on March 19th, March 26th and April 2nd.
The collaboration will add three new cosmetics based on the celebrated film series, though armor sets have yet to be revealed.
Next week's Guardian Games in Destiny 2 now has a new trailer showcasing some of the rewards up for grabs for the winning class.
They will be joined by Hello Neighbor 2, with all games becoming available to subscribers on March 5.
It also lets players put the Chivalric Fire Legendary Sword from their Collections, though it won't be Masterworked till the next update.
The special Mass Effect-themed armor, as well as other cosmetics like a ship and Ghost Shell, are available now in Destiny 2.
Hawkmoon gets a new random roll; new Legendary weapons are available to purchase; and this week's armor is the Gensym Knight set.
Joe Blackburn is leaving to pursue a "new adventure". Bungie veteran Tyson Green will take over as The Final Shape's internal playtests near.
Players can purchase armor sets inspired by Commander Shepard, Garrus Vakarian and Liara T'soni and claim a free ship, Ghost Shell and Sparrow.
A surprisingly good PvP weapon, a new random roll for Hawkmoon, Season 1's Anti-Extinction armor and more are also available.
A new random roll for Hawkmoon, the Ketchkiller set from Season of Plunder and new Legendary weapons are also available.
Destiny 2 will also be raising its Glimmer cap from 250,000 to 500,000 in an update later this month.
The Escalation Protocol armor from the Warmind era is available for fashion-minded players, plus some new Legendary weapons.
The Praefectus set from Season of the Chosen, a new random roll for Hawkmoon and new Legendary weapons are also available.
A new random roll for Hawkmoon, the Lightkin set from Season of the Splicer and new Legendary weapons are also available.
Two top-tier Exotic armor pieces, a new random roll for Hawkmoon, the Kairos Function set and new Legendary weapons are available now.
Players return to the Black Garden to unlock this new Strand Exotic bow, which fires arrows that can suspend numerous enemies.
You can also get a new random roll for Hawkmoon, the Pathfinder armor set from Season of the Lost and new Legendary weapons.
Players can now search for groups to do various activities in-game, from Raids to Dungeons. The toll will fully roll out in late January.
The latest iteration of the Holiday-themed The Dawning event is now live for all Destiny 2 players, bringing with it new cookies to bake.
A new report claims that following recent layoffs, mood within Bungie has been "soul-crushing" for those who are still at the studio.
As per a new report, if Bungie fails to hit certain financial targets, Sony could dissolve its board and take full control of the company.
Venture to an ancient fortress to take out some Scorn that possess Ahamkara artifacts, with new armor sets and weapons to earn.
Bungie believes "there are other parts of Destiny 2 that new players should want to dive into" before chasing these Exotics and materials.
The Destiny 2 Starter Pack has been the subject of quite a bit of criticism since it was launched earlier this week, with players calling it an attempt at introducing pay-to-win to the game.
The pack includes three Exotics, cosmetics and some materials and is drawing ire for effectively acting as a trap for new players.
A new Exotic Strand bow, the Riven's Lair activity, new story missions, the return of The Citadel in Crucible and more are available now.
The team wants to launch a Fireteam Finder for Raids, Dungeons, Strikes, PvP and more in the New Year and before The Final Shape.
There aren't many details about the next Dungeon, but it could involve Shaxx, the Crucible handler, who used to be a Warlord.
"We think a bunch of the systems and the gameplay are things you need to see, not just hear," says Bungie's Joe Blackburn.
Into the Light offers a two-month content update for all players in April 2024 to prepare them for the release of The Final Shape.
Bungie says the expansion "needs more time to become exactly what we want it to be." New details and gameplay are coming in April.
While 343 Industries' first-person shooter seems to be enjoying increased engagement, Bungie's title is continuing its downward climb.
One of the best debuff dealers in the game is available for 29 Legendary Shards, along with the Ketchkiller set and new Legendary weapons.
Destiny 2 players will soon be able to find and create Fireteams without the need for third-party tools.
Solo Operative, a perk that grants increased damage for solo players, also returns when Season of the Wish launches on November 28th.
The next update goes live on November 28th with Season of the Wish and affects Devour, Throwing Hammer, Sol Invictus and more.
Titans, Warlocks and Hunters can acquire armor resembling the Viper, Bear and Wolf Schools from CD Projekt RED's hit action RPG series.
This week's armor is the Gensym Knight set, while new Legendary weapons and a random roll for Hawkmoon are also available.
Check out a short teaser to get a glimpse of what you can expect from the story of Destiny 2's Season of the Wish.
The Lost Pacific set is this week's Legendary armor, while Hawkmoon has Killing Wind, Hammer-Forged Rifling and Textured Grip.
Based on the key art, it appears to focus on Riven and The Dreaming City, perhaps hinting at a conclusion to the never-ending loop.
A new random roll for Hawkmoon, the Tusked Allegiance set from Season of the Risen, and new Legendary weapons are also available.
Bungie confirms over 650 employees are working on "exceeding expectations" with the upcoming expansion and future Episodes.
Layoffs, alleged delays, reports of poor management - the Destiny 2 and Marathon developer is facing bigger issues than usual.
Recent reports have claimed that the expansion's release has been pushed back from February to June.
Player sentiment is allegedly at an all-time low, while Bungie has missed its revenue targets by 45%.
The layoffs are allegedly part of "a larger money-saving initiative" across the entirety of PlayStation.
"Today is a sad day at Bungie as we say goodbye to colleagues who have all made a significant impact on our studio," said CEO Peter Parsons.
Bungie has reportedly been hit with layoffs, joining an ever-growing list of developers and publishers to have cut staff this year.
The Season of Opulence Legendary set is also available, along with new Legendary weapons and a new random roll for Hawkmoon.
A new random roll for Hawkmoon, the Braytech Legendary armor set and new Legendary weapons are also available this week.
Players can focus Eerie Engrams to earn event weapons or Exotic armor from various expansions (provided they own the same).
A new random roll for Hawkmoon, the Pathfinder set from Season of the Lost and new Legendary weapons are also available.
Weapons from Season 16 to 19 can be focused at Banshe-44 starting next season and removed from world drop Legendary Engrams.
The Anti-Extinction set from Dead Orbit, new Legendary weapons, a new roll for Hawkmoon and other items are also available.
The new Supers and Subclasses will be available when the expansion launches for Xbox, PlayStation and PC on February 27, 2024.
Destiny 2: The Final Shape is bringing new Supers and Aspects for all three classes, each focusing on a different sub-class.
Season of the Undying's Substitutional Alloy armor is also on sale, along with new Legendary weapons and a new random roll for Hawkmoon.
Players can also earn a new ritual armor set (previously meant for Eververse) from Vanguard, Crucible and Gambit playlists.
Warmind Avatar armor from Season of the Seraph, a new roll for Hawkmoon roll, and new Legendary weapons are also available.
A new random roll for Hawkmoon, the Holdfast armor set from Season of Arrivals, and new Legendary weapons are also available.
All encounters require players to be at 1790 Power, with challenges necessary for World First. Enemies will also be more aggressive.
Available for all players, the raid features a trek through the pits of the Moon and Crota's Throne World to face him 1-on-1.
Season 22 adds the Deck of Whispers for build-enabling features and two new activities - the Altar of Summoning and the Witch's Spire.
Players venture to the Pale Heart of the Traveler to battle The Witness, with classic and twisted destinations galore to see.
Elemental Orbs are the flavor, with weapon final blows creating Orbs that can deal damage and inflict different statuses.
Players will finally learn what lies beyond in the expansion when the next Destiny 2 Showcase airs on August 22nd at 9 AM PDT.
Destiny 2 game director Joe Blackburn took to Twitter to address criticisms of how the studio has handled the game's PvP side.
Bungie will be using the showcase to reveal more details about the upcoming Destiny 2 expansion, as well as details about Season 22, among other things.
The Simulator armor from Season 1, new random rolls for Hawkmoon and Dead Man's Tale, new Legendary weapons, and more are available.
Presage, Vox Obscura and Operation: Seraph's Shield will be available in Season 22, with Dead Man's Tale and Dead Messenger being craftable.
After the passing of Lance Reddick, actor Keith David is stepping up to fill in the shoes of Commander Zavala in future Destiny content.
Premium subscribers can also look forward to MediEvil: Resurrection, Ape Escape: On the Loose and Pursuit Force: Extreme Justice.
Season of the Chosen armor, new Legendary weapons, and new random rolls for Hawkmoon and Dead Man's Tale are also available.
The Anti-Extinction Set from Season 1, new random rolls for Hawkmoon and Dead Man's Tale, and new Legendary weapons are also available.
From the next season onwards, players can stack up to 30 Ascendant Shards, 30 Ascendant Alloys, and 100 Enhancement Prisms.
Contest Mode is available for the first 48 hours, with teams having to clear the raid and earn the secret Triumph from Challenge Mode.
In a new article later this week, Bungie's economy team will also discuss weapons that can be earned from Season 22's Ritual Activities.
New random rolls for Hawkmoon and Dead Man's Tale, the Season of the Risen armor, and new Legendary Weapons are also available.
Several weapon types, like Lightweight Bows and Shotguns, have seen some changes, while Graviton Lance receives a sizable PvE buff.
Partake in Bonfire Bash and earn new Solstice armor. You can also get the first Strand Rocket Launcher, Crowning Duologue.
Players can earn a new set of Solstice armor and either reroll its stats or earn Kindling to upgrade them multiple times.
Bungie also shared plans for changes to Competitive Division matchmaking and the reintroduction of Dynamic Skill Ranges.
The Year 1 Exotic pulse rifle will get a 67 percent damage buff in PvE, while Target Lock's max damage in PvP drops to 25 percent.
A fun Exotic Trace Rifle, new random rolls for Hawkmoon and Dead Man's Tale, the Ketchkiller set and more are also available.
Hawkmoon and Dead Man's Tale have decent random rolls, while the Lightkin set and new Legendary weapons are also available.
Three top-tier Exotic items, the Season of Opulence armor set, and new Legendary weapons are available till the next reset.
The Lost Pacific set, new random rolls for Hawkmoon and Dead Man's Tale and some new Legendary weapons are also available.
New random rolls for Hawkmoon and Dead Man's Tale, Future War Cult's Simulator set, and new Legendary weapons are also available.
The Exotic armor obtained from Focusing at Rahool will now have similar stats to those obtained from random world drops.
A must-have Exotic primary, decent rolls on Hawkmoon and Dead Man's Tale, and the Braytech Armor from Season 3 are available now.
Exotic Armor Focusing should no longer give lower stat rolls than intended. Also, Meltdown matches will now count towards pursuits/objectives.
The first of two Year 6 Dungeons is available today at 10 AM PST for owners of the Annual Pass and Lightfall Dungeon Key.
The paid expansion concludes the Light and Darkness Saga and receives more details on August 22nd at the next Destiny Showcase.
Armor from God of War, Ghost of Tsushima and Horizon, and a Ghost Shell, ship and Sparrow from The Last of Us is available for Silver.
Guardians venture to Saturn's moon to help the Leviathan, fighting against the Taken and Hive while earning sweet new underwater gear.
Alongside Destiny 2's newest season, Bungie has also revealed new armours coming to the game inspired by PlayStation franchises.
New random rolls for Hawkmoon and Dead Man's Tale, New Monarchy's Sovereign set, and new Legendary weapons are also available.
With Destiny 2 in its sixth year, Bungie might be looking to the franchise's future, as indicated by a recent survey sent out by the developer.
Season of the Splicer's Lightkin set, new random rolls for Hawkmoon and Dead Man's Tale, and new Legendary weapons are also available.
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However, multiple Exotics like Dawn Chorus, Chromatic Fire, Mask of Bakris, No Backup Plans and Eternal Warrior are getting buffs.
The delay in weapon firing addresses a bug where players dealt immense damage by swapping from a Slug Shotgun to another shotgun.
New Legendary weapons, Future War Cult armor, and new random rolls for Hawkmoon and Dead Man's Tale are also available to acquire.
The event is still ongoing with a winning class yet to be announced. It ends on May 23rd when Season of the Deep goes live.
Create Strand decoys with the Threadrunner, unleash Unraveling projectiles as the Berserker, or turn the Broodweaver's Tangles into heat-seekers.
Sloane makes her return after the events of Season of Arrivals while an ominous eye, likely the Leviathan on Titan, watches.
Bungie has announced that it is raising the prices of Destiny 2's season passes for the rest of the ongoing Lightfall expansion.
In addition to various fixes, the event's class item can no longer be endlessly dismantled for tons of Legendary Shards.
New Legendary sets and weapons, including the Legendary scout rifle Taraxippos, can be earned when the event goes live today.
Threaded Spike will deal more damage against PvE enemies, gain more energy based on targets hit, and pierce Cabal Phalanx shields.
At long last, Xur is selling the Escalation Protocol armor from Season 3. There are also some worthwhile Legendary weapons to pick up.
Bungie has announced that Destiny 2 is bringing back the class-based Guardian Games Cup competition on May 2.
The Agent of the Nine returns with new rolls for Hawkmoon and Dead Man's Tale, Future War Cult armor, and new Legendary weapons.
The different color profiles will also apply to Commendations, affecting the color of cards and visual effects when they're received.
Auto Rifles, Pulse Rifles and Handcannons should feel better in PvE, while Exotics like Peacekeepers should now work properly.
Instead of Season 21, the fashion-based Commendation will go live in Season of Defiance, though only for "low trust" activities.
Some decent Exotic gear with non-Mobility-focused rolls, a fun Exotic sword, and Season of the Hunt armor are now available.
"While the first batch of Guardian Ranks has proven to be an invaluable guide for New Lights, we want to improve the system for all players," Bungie says.
Get one of the best Exotic weapons in the game, Season of the Risen armor and new random rolls for Hawkmoon and Dead Man's Tale.
Starting in Season 21, players can target specific Exotic armor pieces with Glimmer, Ascendant Shards and Exotic Ciphers.
Season 1's Sovereign Armor, new Legendary weapons, new random rolls for Hawkmoon and Dead Man's Tale, and more are also available.
The IKELOS SMG is also getting some changes to its recoil, while Aggressive Frame archetypes receive a nerf in Season of the Deep.
The final boss in the recent Root of Nightmares raid should also idle less when facing players standing in a Well of Radiance.
Bungie has fixed an issue causing the Exotic auto rifle and scout rifle to deal less damage to regular enemies than initially intended.
Master Mode players can earn Adept raid weapons from Root of Nightmares though options for enhancement are coming later.
Season of the Haunted armor is available, along with new Legendary weapons and random rolls for Hawkmoon and Dead Man's Tale.
A complete list of all the exotic weapons and armor in Destiny 2: Lightfall.
Bungie has revealed that Lance Reddick will continue to be part of the Destiny universe in future content.
A complete guide on leveling up in Destiny 2: Lightfall.
An incredible PvP roll for Hawkmoon awaits along with the Pathfinder set from Season of the Lost and new Legendary weapons.
Known for The Wire and John Wick, the actor was on a press tour for John Wick: Chapter 4 before passing away due to natural causes.
Destiny 1 and 2 servers will also go down for maintenance at 7 AM PDT, with hotfix 7.0.0.5 going live for all platforms at noon PDT.
The descriptions for objectives will be updated later this week and reveal the new requirements required for Commendations.
Another reason to play one of the genre’s best.
The quest will be available to all expansion owners and run separate to the seasonal story. It also awards a new Legendary weapon.
Many players found the new raid and its final boss easy, even with the Contest modifier putting them at a Power disadvantage.
The Righteous armor set, new Legendary weapons and new random rolls for Hawkmoon and Dead Man's Tale are also available.
Fireteams will be venturing to a somewhat familiar location when the expansion's raid goes live on March 10th at 8:30 AM PT.
Despite positivity going into the campaign, many fans have expressed disappointment with Lightfall, the latest expansion. Here's why.
A worthwhile bow and Titan gloves are some of the better Exotics available this week, along with new Legendary armor and weapons.
Bungie says it "can't wait" for players to learn more about The Witness, its origins and objective, and how they'll fight back in future seasons.
The Fragments were previously time-gated, but can now be freely purchased, provided players have enough Strand Meditations.
Destiny 2 is seeing quite a bit of success with the launch of its newest expansion, Lightfall, seeing a massive spike in concurrent players on PC.
With the Darkness having started its assault in Destiny 2: Lightfall, it's time to find some suspicious imposters in Among Us.
Check out how Destiny 2: Lightfall's new seasonal story kicks off with the new trailer for Season of Defiance.
Changes to armor, crafting, mods, the Seasonal Artifact, Exotics, and much more have been ahead of the release of Lightfall.
Contest Mode will also be enabled for 48 hours instead of 24, as various teams compete for World's First completion on March 10th.
The 24-hour maintenance period will conclude at 10 AM PST on February 28th, when the new Lightfall expansion becomes available.
The long-awaited expansion is out tomorrow for Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, PS4, PS5 and PC, and finally sees the arrival of The Witness.
Find out more about the biggest foes that Guardians have faced ahead of the expansion's launch tomorrow for consoles and PC.
New random rolls for Hawkmoon and Dead Man's Tale, the Vigil of Heroes armor from Season 4 and much more are also available.
Check out some of the new quality of life features coming to Destiny 2: Lightfall at the end of February.
The Witness and the Black Fleet finally arrive and wage war against the Traveler when Lightfall launches on February 28th.
Each difficulty is getting Power level disadvantages, while Exodus Crash and Inverted Spire will appear less in the Vanguard Ops playlist.
Learn more about the process of developing the new sub-classes and what they can do ahead of the expansion's launch on February 28th.
The official Twitter account for Among Us is teasing a new collaboration, which appears to be with Bungie's Destiny 2.
As Bungie gears up for the release of Destiny 2: Lightfall, it has won a lawsuit against a cheat maker and has begun a new one against another cheat maker.
Bungie's upcoming expansion for the MMO shooter is one of many reveals planned for the 45-minute showcase on February 23rd.
New Legendary weapons, random rolls for Dead Man's Tale and Hawkmoon, and the Season of Arrivals armor are also available.
The new feature is incredibly fast when switching builds on the fly. It arrives on February 28th with the Lightfall expansion.
Bungie developers discuss the threat of The Witness, the Cloudstriders on Neptune, and many quality-of-life features coming to the game.
Bungie is setting up for the impending release of Destiny 2: Lightfall with the final cutscene for the story of Destiny 2: The Witch Queen.
New random rolls for Hawkmoon and Dead Man's Tale, the Anti-Extinction Armor set, and new Legendary weapons are also available.
Game director Joe Blackburn teases a 5300-word article on what's coming in the seasons following the release of Lightfall.
Weapon crafting will be integrated into the "broader core economy" sometime after Lightfall launches and use "standard currencies" instead.
Seasonal activities, Exotic Quests, Ritual and Pinnacle Weapon Quests, items and consumables from Year 5 will be going into the Vault.
The expansion is out on February 28th for Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PS4, PS5 and PC, adding new sub-classes, a new campaign, and more.
Create Threadlings with the Broodweaver, embrace movement with the Threadrunner or tear through enemies as the Berserker.
Creating Strand objects is called Weaving, and damaging affected targets causes them to Unravel and create exploding Tangles.
The Broodweaver creates Threadlings to attack while Hunters use a rope dart and Berserkers fight with dual Strand blades.
An excellent Crucible roll for Dead Man's Tale, the Lightkin armor set from Season of the Splicer, and more are currently available.
Linear Fusion Rifles are eating a 15 percent damage nerf, while Machine Guns will deal more damage and have higher ammo reserves.
Maintenance will last 24 hours, during which pre-loads will go live. The initial hours of release are also likely to have queues.
Bungie's next big expansion for the shared world shooter features a new destination, subclasses, and more. Here's what to expect.
Evil Dead: The Game and Mafia: Definitive Edition are also free for subscribers starting from February 7th until March 6th.
Destroy Strand Tangles to spawn Threadlings with the Warlock's Spawners or weaken foes with Void using Deterministic Chaos.
Players can focus Deepsight Weapons daily until the Season of the Seraph ends. Iron Banner also has increased reputation gains.
Evil Dead: The Game and Mafia: Definitive Edition are also coming, though the latter could be replaced with a different title in some regions.
New random rolls for Hawkmoon and Dead Man's Tale, the Seventh Seraph armor set and new Legendary weapons are also available.
After an outage in Destiny 2 this week, Bungie has now explained the steps it had to take to fix the loss of player progress after the last hotfix.
The former Black Armory vendor turned mod vendor will sell shaders.
Crafting options for the raid's Commemoration Machine Gun have also been expanded, while Citan's Ramparts eats some nerfs.
Some familiar Exotics, the Lightskin armor set from Season of the Splicer, and new Legendary Weapons are also available.
Guardians will investigate a "haunting presence" in an unknown location, but little else is known. There will also be a World's First race.
Guardians team with Cloud Striders to stop Calus and the Shadow Legion when the new expansion launches on February 28th.
Loot from Trials of Osiris, Iron Banner, and more will cost 25 Legendary Shards to focus. Grandmaster activities will also only require 1580 Power.
New random rolls for Hawkmoon and Dead Man's Tale, along with the Season of the Hunt armor and new Legendary Weapons, are available.
Unstoppable Hand Cannon should activate more quickly, and Crown of Tempests now only provides ability energy to non-Arc subclasses.
Grandmaster Nightfalls will also go live on January 17th, and Bungie wants to make them "more approachable" for all players.
New random rolls for Hawkmoon and Dead Man's Tale are also available, along with new Legendary weapons and the Gensym Knight armor set.
Guardian Games 2023 reportedly begins on April 18th, while Season 21 goes live on May 23rd, as per Insider Gaming's sources.
Capture zones and score 40 points to spawn a Cabal Esteemed Scorpius and turrets. Defeat these and capture the zone to earn even more points.
After rumours of Destiny 2 potentially getting a subscription service, the dataminers responsible have admitted that it was all a joke.
The Future War Cult's Simulator armor set, new random rolls for Dead Man's Tale and Hawkmoon, and much more are also available.
Capture and hold zones in Crucible, as usual. However, Caiatl and her soldiers will eventually appear and change the objectives.
Average Exotics, decent rolls on Dead Man's Tale and Hawkmoon, and the Lost Pacific set from Season 1 are also available.
Earn new cosmetics via the Event Card, throw snowballs and inflict Stasis on enemies, and bake cookies to gift to various NPCs.
New random rolls for Hawkmoon and Dead Man's Tale, the Kairos armor set from Season 2, and new Legendary weapons are available.
Architects, Tyrants and Threadrunners run rampant across Neptune, taking on The Darkness, when the expansion launches in February 2023.
Game director Joe Blackburn says the team is "excited to put some more creative risk in seasonal progressions," but it will take some time.
Destiny 2: Lightfall is all set to get a brand new trailer during The Game Awards 2022, which will be taking place this Thursday.
The season starts today and sees players infiltrating Braytech facilities in Heist Battlegrounds to stop Xivu Arath from seizing Rasputin.
Xur returns with new random rolls for Hawkmoon and Dead Man's Tale, Seventh Seraph armor from Season 10, and more.
Each title will receive cosmetics from the other, like Saint-14's armor in Valhalla and an Assassin-themed armor set in Destiny 2.
Familiar Exotics are available along with Season 1 Vanguard Legendary armor, new random rolls on Hawkmoon and Dead Man's Tale, and more.
Two Legendary armor sets are available, along with new Legendary weapons and random rolls for Hawkmoon and Dead Man's Tale.
During Ketchcrash and Expedition, the appropriate dialogue will now play based on one's progress through the seasonal narrative.
A well-rolled Starfire Protocol, new rolls on Hawkmoon and Dead Man's Tale, and Season 1 Legendary armor are all on sale currently.
After a series of teases and weird messages, Bungie has released a free player emblem code surrounding the memetically-glitchy gun Telesto
New random rolls for Hawkmoon and Dead Man's Tale, the Warmind Legendary armor set, and new Legendary weapons are also available.
Servers will go offline at 8:45 AM PST while the hotfix rolls out for all platforms at 9 AM PST. Maintenance will wrap at 10 AM PST.
Year 5's second dungeon officially has a release date. Season 19 goes live on December 6th, with its theme and activities still a mystery.
New random rolls are available for Hawkmoon and Dead Man's Tale, along with the Season of Arrivals armor set and new Legendary weapons.
The next Destiny 2 expansion is set to see some changes to The Witch Queen's crafting system in hopes to make the game loop less furstrating for players.
Festival of the Lost weekly bounties have only given 100 Bright Dust, while Lord of Wolves has been dealing "more damage than intended."
A must-have Exotic for Nightfalls, some decent Legendary weapons, and the Season of the Lost armor set is available now.
Auto Rifles, Pulse Rifles, Bows, and more have seen several changes, with different stats now affecting them on the high and low ends.
Haunted Sectors return, with a new one from the EDZ added to the mix. Players can also earn a new Legendary sniper rifle, Mechabre.
Destiny 2's next season will see the removal of things like Microphasic Datalattice and Dusklight Shard, turning these matterials into Glimmer.
The Agent of the Nine also has a pretty good Hawkmoon roll, Season of the Splicer armor, and some new Legendary weapons.
The Exotic Trace Rifle's weaken effect is being reduced from 30 to 15 percent. Changes to 26 Exotics are also coming in the next season.
There will also be nerfs for the ease of use of Jade Rabbit and No Time to Explain, Glaive damage resistance, and Submachine Guns.
This week's Hawkmoon has a good roll for PvP, while Dead Man's Tale is decent for PvE. The Season of Opulence armor set is also on sale.
New random rolls for Dead Man's Tale and Hawkmoon are available, along with the Season of the Hunter armor set and new Legendary weapons.
The Agent of the Nine's inventory isn't the best this week, but there are two weapons for generating Warmind Cells and a decent Gnawing Hunger.
Various issues with the King's Fall raid, seasonal mods stacking with each other, Touch of Malice, and more have also been fixed.
The Season of Opulence armor is also on sale along with new Legendary weapons like Chroma Rush, Distant Tumulus and more.
The developer recommends reducing audio output during the encounter while it looks into a solution for the ear-splitting bug.
The classic Destiny 1 raid is available for all Destiny 2 players and includes some new mechanics on top of familiar loot and armor.
The Gensym Knight armor set from Season 1 is also available, along with new Legendary weapons and rolls for Hawkmoon and Dead Man's Tale.
"We want this story, since we first communed with the Darkness on the Moon, to be fully playable from start to finish," says general manager Justin Truman.
The Hive Dreadnaught returns along with Oryx, the Taken King, as the classic Destiny raid is available for all players later this week.
Eramis is back and gathering dark relics. Assemble a crew and assault her pirate ships, and then search for treasure in new activities.
The next big expansion sees the Guardians taking on The Witness, Calus and the Shadow Legion. Legendary Mode also returns for the campaign.
The looter shooter's next season could be pirate-themed with activity names like Expedition and Hideouts seemingly discovered.
A decent roll for Dead Man's Tale, the Season of the Hunt Legendary armor set, and new Legendary weapons are also available.
Bungie's final Light sub-class revamp is built around going fast and hitting things while gaining damage resistance and more slide distance.
Bungie has announced that its upcoming showcase on August 23 will feature the unveiling of Destiny 2's next expansion, Lightfall.
The Agent of the Nine also has a decent Dead Man's Tale roll with Vorpal Weapon, even if it's not the very best possible.
A reveal of the Destiny 1 raid will be coming on August 23rd at the Destiny 2 Showcase. The World First race has also seen some big changes.
Currently available in the Tower, Xur carries some new Exotics, the Season of the Splicer Legendary armor set, and a stellar Dead Man's Tale roll.
Community manager dmg04 says the studio is taking these threats seriously while planning "future protections/strategies."
Certain activities like Blind Well, Dares of Eternity, Altar of Sorrow, and more will now award Silver Leaves upon completion during Solstice.
Servers will go offline at around 9:45 AM PDT while the hotfix is deployed at 10 AM PDT. Maintenance should complete around 11 AM PDT.
The Season of the Hunt Legendary armor, new Legendary weapons and new rolls for Hawkmoon and Dead Man's Tale are also available.
Another classic raid from Destiny 1 is coming to the sequel. Many believe it to be King's Fall from The Taken King expansion.
Bungie will talk about "what's next" for its looter shooter as it heads closer to its sixth year. Details on Lightfall will likely arrive.
Bungie has kicked off the newest iteration of Destiny 2's annual Solstice event. Alongside the usuals, the new Solstice event also features a new activity.
New random rolls for Hawkmoon and Dead Man's Tale, new Legendary weapons, and the Invader set from the Season of the Drifter are also available.
Some decent Exotic gear pieces and excellent random rolls for Hawkmoon and Dead Man's Tale in PvP are available this week.
The hotfix also re-enables the Piercing Sidearms artifact mod while increasing airborne effectiveness for certain Exotics.
Exotics like Wings of Sacred Dawn, Peregrine Greaves and Peacekeepers should also correctly buff airborne effectiveness.
Some familiar Exotics, Season 1 Legendary armor and a few decent Legendary weapons dot the Agent of the Nine's inventory this week.
The Gensym Knight armor set from Season 1 is available to purchase along with new random rolls for Hawkmoon and Dead Man's Tale.
A bug that causes Pinnacle gear rewards to drop more than once per week from Master Duality dungeon runs has also been fixed.
Season of the Lost Legendary armor is also available to purchase along with new random rolls for Hawkmoon and Dead Man's Tale.
The hotfix goes live on June 7th for all players. Meanwhile, Arc 3.0 is "still cooking up nicely" with more details coming in the future.
Issues with the Spark spawning, transmats repeating and "some other things" are currently being looked at, as per Bungie's dmg04.
The latest update to Destiny 2 brings in a host of bug fixes for the new dungeon, new encounters, and PvP.
Destiny 2's newest expansion got its first dungeon, dubbed Duality, over the weekend, where players take part in a mind-heist.
Rift finally arrives in Destiny 2 while one of its largest PvP maps yet, Disinjunction, also debuts tomorrow for all Crucible modes.
The hotfix will also dole out the Glory's Claim emblem for players who placed in the top 10 percent for Guardian Games 2022.
Heart of Inmost Light is worth picking up with its 29 Resilience stat. Dead Man's Tale also has a decent roll this week for PvP players.
Bungie's Kevin Yanes says the team is reading feedback and "thinking of iterations to Solar 3.0" for Season of the Haunted.
The new season brings a new Battle Pass, the return of the Trespasser Exotic sidearm, new Trials of Osiris weapons, and much more.
Smash down with two hammers as a Titan, throw a powerful Tripmine grenade as a Hunter or snap-incinerate enemies with the Warlock.
Kicking off Destiny 2's newest season, Bungie has released a new trailer for Destiny 2: Season of the Haunted. The trailer focuses on the new season's story.
Normal difficulty requires 1550 Power and completion awards a new Legendary Armor set per class, four new Legendary weapons, and more.
A new activity, Bonfire Bash, will take place in the European Aerial Zone while new Event Challenges can be completed to upgrade Solstice armor.
This week offers some decent rolls for Hawkmoon and Dead Man's Tale along with the Holdfast armor set and new Legendary Weapons.
A potential name for the shooter's next season, which is set to go live on May 24th, has been discovered in Bungie's CMS.
An underwhelming Hawkmoon roll, decent Dead Man's Tale, Kairos Legendary armor set and regular Exotics adorn this week's selection.
Worthwhile rolls for Hawkmoon and Dead Man's Tale are also available along with the Seventh Seraph set and new Legendary weapons.
The new Legendary SMG now drops randomly when turning in medallions - the more valuable the medallion, the higher the drop chance.
Titans, Hunters and Warlocks once again compete to see which class is the best (or the most capable of grinding out medallions, at least).
This week's Dead Man's Tale roll is a must-have. The Praefectus armor set is also on sale along with some new Legendary weapons.
Partake in different activities and earn medallions. Grind out the Guardian Games Competitive playlist and earn new rewards like The Title SMG.
The "Offensive Bulwark" Void Aspect also now provides less bonus grenade energy regen in PvP while Axon Bolt's cooldown has been increased.
More damage resistance from the shield, lower rate of energy drain, faster projectile speed and additional buffs to Exotic Glaives are coming.
Yet another Quickdraw Hawkmoon and a Dead Man's Tale with Fourth Time's the Charm await along with Legendary armor is from Season of the Splicer.
When asked if there was an Easter egg for his new IP in the shooter, Bungie's Christopher Barrett responded "Yes," followed by a coy "Maybe."
Dr. Hazel Monforton "couldn't stress enough how good" the latest season is and promises that players are "gonna love it."
The Legendary armor this week is from Season of Arrivals but it's the new Dead Man's Tale roll with Vorpal Weapon that warrants a look.
There will also be a new consumable acquirable from the Relic Conduit that lets you view Element counts when crafting weapons.
You'll be able to earn Pinnacle rewards from the current Seasonal raid or dungeon, or by playing older content (with no cap on Legendary drops).
Bungie is emphasizing a "digital-first" approach with current and future roles being available for those working remotely.
This week features some underwhelming rolls for Hawkmoon and Dead Man's Tale along with Season of the Worthy armor.
It looks like Bungie is ready to move forward with its plans for expanding the Destiny IP to media outside of video games.
The end-game activity is made all the more difficulty by these modifiers, which were previously omitted in the patch notes by mistake.
A new issue causes the stats for an item in Xur's inventory to be slightly different than the one received but Bungie is currently investigating.
An issue preventing Windows 7 and 8.1 players from playing should be fixed with today's hotfix which goes live at 10 AM PDT.
Some decent rolls on Hawkmoon and Dead Man's Tale are available along with the Season of Arrivals armor set and new Legendary weapons.
Bungie will hold a poll to decide which armor set should be purchasable during this year's Halloween event. Voting runs from April 7th to 13th.
The Legendary set this week is the Crucible armor from Warmind. The new Hawkmoon and Dead Man's Tale rolls are also worth checking out.
It's no longer possible to disrupt The Caretaker while its wipe performance is going on or earn some lore entries through exploits.
The vendor has some fairly typical Exotics and Legendaries this week along with new rolls for Hawkmoon and Dead Man's Tale.
This week's Legendary armor is a Gambit set. Legendary Weapons include Main Ingredient, Shattered Cipher, Night Watch and more.
Repeatable bounties in Gambit has also seen adjustments while Master Rahool's weekly limit on Ascendant Alloys should now reset properly.
All Trials weapons will come with Alacrity and One Quiet Moment as their origin traits. Iron Banner weapons get the Skulking Wolf trait.
Another great expansion to the epic Destiny 2 world.
The raid went live on March 5th at 10 AM PST. Clan Elysium, which achieved world first in the Vault of Glass race, has won yet again.
Xur is back in the Tower but a recent issue has resulted in lower stat rolls for Exotic armor. The issue has been acknowledged though.
Bungie releases a hotfix for Destiny 2, which disables the chest farming exploit in Savathun's Throne World, along with addressing other bugs
A patch is also coming today which should increase the chances of receiving Ascendant Alloy based on activity's difficulty.
Any attempts to launch the title on the platform via SteamOS or Proton will be unsuccessful, and those trying to bypass this will be banned.
The new Wellspring activity offers weapons with unique crafting patterns but players are reporting abysmal drop rates after hours of farming.
Uber Diablo is also seeing some changes with spawn rates now applying to an entire region. It can also be tracked separately in each mode.
Bungie's Andrew Hobbs will be in the same role for the next big expansion, which was previously announced to be releasing this year.
Along with one of the best clear weapons in the game, Xur also has an Exotic gear piece that Sentinel Shield Titans may want.
Team up with the Cabal to defeat the Hive. Acquire a new seasonal artifact, venture to new Battlegrounds and much more later today.
Update 4.0.0.1 can be pre-loaded now on all platforms except PS4 which is suffering from an "unforeseen issue." Servers are back online at 9 AM PST.
The Exotic Vendor is in the EDZ and sells the Swordflight 4.1 Legendary armor set along with a new selection of Legendary Weapons.
An imposing Pyramid of the Darkness is also teased at the end. This could be the location of the new raid, which goes live on March 5th.
The Agent of the Nine's Legendary offerings include the Lost Pacific armor set and weapons like Temptation's Hook, Cold Denial and more.
Bungie shares more behind-the-scenes details on the new weapon type's development ahead of The Witch Queen's release on February 22nd.
Season 15 is also officially confirmed to be Season of the Risen, which sees Empress Caiatl helping the Guardians defend Earth against the Hive.
The Agent of the Nine's inventory this week includes the Gensym Legendary armor set and some relatively familiar Legendary weapons.
Unleash fully automatic missiles with Grand Overture, launch a worm like a grenade with Parasite or use Osteo Striga to spread toxicity to foes.
Bungie reveals that it's on track to be the "most pre-ordered expansion in Destiny 2 history" ahead of its February 22nd launch.
While Bungie has been tight-lipped about the exotics being offered to the players with the release of the upcoming The Witch Queen Expansion for Destiny 2, it seems they might've leaked them themselve...
"We will continue to be self-published, creatively independent, and we will continue to drive one, unified Bungie community," the developer says following its acquisition by Sony.
The long-awaited confrontation with Savathun, the Witch Queen, is almost upon us. Find out everything about the next big Destiny expansion here.
This week's Exotic selection offers some fairly niche loot. Meanwhile, the Righteous armor set is on sale along with new Legendary weapons.
The Exotic vendor is also selling the Opulent armor set along with new Legendaries like Wishbringer, Stars in Shadow, Night Watch and more.
Banshee-44 is getting a new reputation system with Gunsmith Materials and Weapon Telemetries being phased out along with Mod Components.
Rare loot drops will also be seeing changes but senior community manager advises spending any remaining Gunsmith materials.
Familiar Exotics, a new Legendary armor set and weapons like the Jian 7 Rifle, Swarm of the Raven and Seventh Seraph SAW adorn Xur's arsenal.
From overgrown swamps to a massive palace and various surreal phenomena, the Witch Queen's Throne World is shrouded in mystery.
Those new to the mode is automatically queued in on starting the game, which is a problem for underpowered New Light players.
Bungie's Joe Blackburn confirmed the same on Twitter, though this doesn't mean that the content pack is totally exempt from vaulting.
The Illicit Reaper set from Gambit Prime is also available to purchase for Hunters. New Legendaries like Truthteller are also available.
Some familiar Exotics along with the Wild Hunt Legendary set for Hunters and some new Legendary weapons are now available.
Tis the season to slay foes, gather ingredients and bake goodies, once more. The event is live until January 4th, 2022 for all platforms.
This week's Legendary offerings include the Anti-Extinction Hunter armor set along with weapons like Escape Velocity and Falling Guillotine.
Live-action footage showcases the Guardians' first encounter with a Hive Guardian. The expansion releases on February 22nd 2022.
Free-to-play players can access new weapons inspired by Halo, an Exotic quest and a new six player activity called Dares of Eternity.
Exotics include one of the best ad-clearing weapons in the game. Swordflight 4.1 armor and new Legendary weapons also available.
The Opulent Stalker set from Season of Opulence is the Legendary armor set available this week while a variety of Legendary weapons return.
Unlike Seasons, the upcoming DLC pack will function like an expansion. This means its license can't be transferred between platforms.
Bungie is currently tracking a number of known issues with Telesto's bolts detonating twice, Widow's Court fog and much more.
Some good Exotic gear is available this week for specific builds while the Seventh Seraph set from Season of the Warmind returns.
This week's Legendary weapons include the Seventh Seraph Officer Revolver, Long Shadow sniper rifle, Wishbringer shotgun and more.
Bungie has confirmed that the upcoming new dungeons won't be included with the base expansion or Season Passes.
Xur is back with a crazy St0mp-EE5 roll, a Black Armory set for Hunters, and a variety of Legendary weapons to go with some other Exotics.
The returning raid is theorized to be King's Fall from Destiny: The Taken King. PvP maps from the first game and its sequel are also coming.
Year 4 seasonal content including Presage and Harbinger also being vaulted though Proving Grounds, Battlegrounds and more will remain.
A recent blog post on Xbox's official website has revealed dates for games coming to the service this month.
The Glaive is the first weapon in the series that's available only through crafting, and will come in Legendary and Exotic versions.
Director Joe Blackburn says there are currently "no plans" for players to "lose anything substantial" with the upcoming Light subclass revamps.
The Hunter Exotic allowed for dodging an "unintended amount of times in a row" while the Titan Exotic made throwing hammers overpowered.
Bungie will be focusing on Light subclasses this year instead. Stasis also won't be getting new Aspects or Fragments this season.
The newest season starts today and sees players traveling to the Dreaming City to rescue Mara Sov's people. Crossplay is also going live.
Travel to Savathun's Throne World to finally face the Witch Queen when the next big expansion launches on February 22nd 2022.
Players will travel to Savathun's Throne World in the expansion and also craft their own weapons with unique stats, mods and shaders.
Destiny 2 showcase set for tomorrow at 9 AM PT could provide the first real look at the expansion's antagonist along with other new details.
Trinity Ghoul is the must-have Exotic this week while Raiden Flux returns with a fairly strong roll. One-Eyed Mask is also here.
A major leak seems to have shed light on significant details about content coming to Destiny 2 in the coming months and beyond.
The Awoken Queen is seemingly the focus in Season 15. More details will be revealed on August 24th at Bungie's next showcase.
The anti-cheat software will soft launch for the shared world shooter very soon. More details coming at the showcase on August 24th.
Assistant game director Joe Blackburn confirms that two vaulted maps and a brand new map are coming to Destiny 2 in future seasons.
Ubisoft and Bungie have joined forces to file a lawsuit against a subscription cheat website that sells hacks for Destiny 2 and Rainbow Six Siege.
The Agent of the Nine is back again, once again, but has a fairly standard set of Exotics. New players are still advised to check them out though.
Players will no longer have to passively earn Synthstrand in order to purchase bounties to earn Synthchord. Bounties will instead cost Glimmer.
Players will no longer need Vanguard Tokens to grind out reputation and are advised to spend them before the next season starts on August 24th.
The official Twitter teases Savathûn's symbol along with the tagline "Survive the Truth." The Witch Queen expansion is currently slated for 2022.
Along with tougher enemies and more Champions, Timelost weapons with additional perk choices and stat-focused armor are also coming.
Fan favorites like Twilight Oath and Loud Lullaby will finally be making a comeback with updated Power levels and new perks.
Some familiar Exotics adorn the Agent of the Nine's inventory once again. You can find Xur in the Winding Cove in the EDZ.
Star-Eater Scales now requires eight stacks for its damage bonus. Boots of the Assembler now pauses class ability regeneration when extending Rifts.
Some old but worthwhile Exotics are on sale.
Players across all platforms will be able to match together in a unique Vanguard Strikes playlist.
Sudden error codes emerged when the season went live but have since been resolved.
Familiar Exotics abound in this week's offerings.
Armor will instead drop from seasonal activities.
Save the Last City from the Vex's endless night.
The Exotic vendor has some interesting items on sale this week.
The race for World First is also undergoing some changes.
The Exotic vendor returns with more of the same.
Xur's selection this week is decent, if nothing else.
Quickdraw is also being removed from certain shotguns.
The Exotic vendor is back but his wares are fairly routine.
The Black Armory Curator will also sell random armor sets and upgrade materials.
Its inclusion in the Season of the Chosen calendar was "incorrect."
Battle the Cabal (again) on Nessus.
Shatterdive, Glacial Quake, and other Stasis abilities should be less oppressive now.
The looter shooter's development often goes with the flow, for better or worse.
Trials of Osiris is also set to resume this week after multiple delays.
A fix could be coming on March 23rd.
Basic armor choices abound but there's a decent primary weapon at least.
The Linear Actuators perk on Dunemarchers is also finally being fixed.
Bungie doesn't want "five different competing storylines" at the same time.
An exploit that allows for 12 players in activities is being fixed though.
War Table Weekly Challenge also renamed to "Honor and Glory."
A new win-trading issue may have caused this.
Bungie also confirms another expansion coming after Lightfall.
This week's Exotics are quite interesting.
Destiny 2 isn't going away anytime soon, but Bungie seems to be working on several other things as well.
Bungie is currently focusing on "new experiences for Year 4 and beyond."
"Decent but old" Exotics should be Xur's slogan by now.
The raid Exotic rocket launcher is doing less damage than intended.
Enhancement Prisms and Cores from secret raid chests are a go though.
A new landing zone in Europa, reissued weapons and armor, and more await.
Several familiar Exotics are on sale this weekend.
Several Exotic Catalysts will also be returning.
Three classic Destiny 1 weapons are making their return in the next season.
New Exotic bow and seasonal armor also revealed.
This week's wares are relatively safe and simple.
Crimson Doubles has been vaulted but could return at some point.
With crossplay coming this year, mouse and keyboard recoil is being adjusted to be closer to controllers.
Bungie outlines the new seasonal pursuit and how it will affect progression.
Like in Season of Arrivals, players can focus Umbral Engrams to earn specific rewards.
Hawkmoon's catalyst and random rolls, along with a new ship, can be earned.
Shatterdive and Whisper of Fissues should be less oppressive in the Crucible.
This week, Xur has a great PvP weapon and some passable gear.
Shatterdive and Whisper of Fissures will have their damage heavily reduced in Crucible.
Armor and weapons will have higher Infusion caps while the latter receives new perk pools.
Some decent Exotics are available this week but nothing too crazy.
Bungie Help on Twitter also clarifies drop chances for the Exotic Ship.
Xur returns with some interesting Exotics in tow.
Bungie isn't looking to remove any subclasses or Supers from the game (yet).
The Gunsmith should also ask for vaulted destination materials less frequently.
A new community pursuit and Eververse items have also been announced.
Some familiar armor and a good PvE Exotic are available this week.
The event starts on December 15th and ends on January 5th, 2021.
Here's how to clear the newest raid and obtain a new powerful Exotic.
Season 13 will also have two new Strikes and Legendary/Master Lost Sectors on the Moon.
The Palindrome, The Swarm, and Shadow Price are also coming back as Nightfall rewards.
The Destiny 1 handcannon finally debuts in the sequel.
Xbox Series X and PS5 players can look forward to 4K/60 FPS performance.
Some typical Exotics adorn Xur's inventory this week.
It will be free for all players and provide a Pinnacle reward on completion.
Bungie has identified the current issue and will release a hotfix in the future.
Here's how to earn the expansion's new Exotics while playing solo.
Here's how to earn the new gear and weapons, and also locate all of the Entropic Shards.
Want to max out your Power quickly and efficiently? Here's how.
Bungie is "currently investigating" to determine "when it will return."
This week's inventory has some very good Exotics for all classes.
Bungie's latest expansion falls back on incessant grinding and menial tasks to pad the runtime.
It also fixes issues with the Cosmodrome and Veles Labyrinth lost sector.
World First winners crowned and new quests live for all players.
Shadebinders can no longer easily defeat raid bosses.
Seventh Seraph and Season of Arrivals weapons are making a comeback.
Work with Spider and Crow to hunt Xivu Arath's Wrathborn.
Deep Stone Crypt is still slated to open on November 21st.
However, Rose has been re-enabled and now fires at 140 RPM.
The Exotic vendor is in the Tower Hangar, sans any Beyond Light Exotics.
Exotic handcannon Rose will also be fixed in a "future update."
The seasonal mission kicks off on November 17th.
Bungie hasn't indicated when they will be fixed and re-enabled.
Widow's Walk in the EDZ allowed players to quickly hit the 1200 Power soft cap.
New trailer beckons players to discover the truth behind the tale.
Exo shenanigans teased for the Deep Stone Crypt.
Check out Xur's last selection before the launch of Beyond Light tomorrow.
It will end on November 10th at 12 PM PST.
Legendary Shard exchange is going away and Enhancement Cores will have fixed rates.
Seasonal Ranks will now give more Bright Dust while weekly bounties take a hit.
Xur's offerings this week are fairly typical, if nothing else.
Bungie will check players' accounts for items eligible for transmog and make those available.
The journey to Europa, and eventual showdown with Eramis, begins.
The seasonal story mission and Wrathborn Hunts kick off on November 17th.
Learn more about what's coming in Year 4 of Destiny 2.
The Exotic vendor has some interesting items this week.
A number of changes to handcannons and other Exotics have also been revealed.
There is sadly no talk of dismantling mines.
Find out how the House of Darkness is wielding Stasis in its own way.
The race for World's First also makes a return.
Some unique Exotics adorn Xur's arsenal this week.
A field of view slider similar to the PC version is finally coming.
It's (another) new beginning for Destiny 2 - find out what this expansion has in store.
Sniper rifles that create lightning strikes, gauntlets that spread poison, and much more revealed.
A reveal of sorts is set for tomorrow.
Xur's latest selection is middling, at best.
The shared world shooter turns spooky starting October 6th.
Some old but strong Exotics adorn Xur's inventory.
Overall install size should drop by 30 to 40 percent as a result.
Check out the ice-covered destination and the threats that await.
Year 7 of the looter shooter franchise is close but Bungie's inability to tell a compelling story remains.
Two strong Exotics adorn Xur's inventory this week.
Lots coming to all versions of Game Pass this month.
Xur has a fairly decent range of Exotics available.
Different grenade types for all Stasis classes have also been revealed.
The Exotic vendor has a number of old items this week.
Bungie delves into new class customization features coming in Beyond Light.
Lots of releases are coming for subscribers this month.
An excellent Exotic weapon and three strong gear pieces adorn Xur's line-up.
Learn more about the different abilities that each Stasis class can wield.
Bungie asks players to "embrace darkness" at the Gamescom Opening Night Live show.
So-so Exotics with a pretty good set of Hunter gauntlets are available this week.
Several narrative campaigns, Exotic Quests, Exotic Catalysts, Crucible Modes, and more are on the way out.
Some old Exotics adorn Xur's catalogue this time around.
The developer is looking into weekly and repeatable Solstice bounties not giving Bright Dust.
Elemental glows on Majestic Legendary armor will now depend on the subclass.
A great add-clear weapon and some decent gear adorns Xur's inventory this week.
The update will also fix Prismatic Recaster and Leviathan raid bugs.
One of the best PvE Exotics in the game is on sale.
You'll get all the expansions, including Beyond Light, but Season Passes must be purchased separately.
Bungie's shared world shooter will also be coming to Xbox Game Pass and run on mobiles via xCloud.
This week's Exotics are intriguing if a little old at this point.
Bungie wants to ensure that this is the "coolest, most entertaining expansion" possible for fans.
Leviathan, Eater of Worlds and more can now be farmed endlessly for rewards.
Other fixes include The Last Wish and Garden of Salvation loot being updated for Season of Arrivals.
Xur has some old but still very useful Exotics.
Here's how to make sense of the newest seasonal loot grind.
The Trace Rifle allows for generating Void orbs to dunk on enemies for massive explosions.
An excellent Exotic sword and strong gear adorns Xur's inventory.
Check out how to level up the Prismatic Recaster and unlock this season's title.
Those who purchase Beyond Light will receive a free upgrade for next-gen platforms.
No plans in the near future to jump to the next entry.
Bungie will be cycling out old destinations and activities while bringing back previous content.
Solstice of Heroes and Moments of Triumph also returning in the coming months.
The next two expansions will have new destinations to explore.
The expansion will introduce Europa, Darkness powers, and much more.
Tune in for Bungie's "next step" in the Destiny 2 universe.
The official name for the next season has leaked.
The update will be going live tomorrow at the weekly reset.
Players can inspect a ruined part of the Tower for a special emblem.
An excellent PvP weapon and some decent armor adorn Xur's inventory.
Tune in at 10 AM PDT when the Red Legion suffers its latest final defeat.
The "future" of Destiny 2 is apparently in transit.
It looks to be a little chilly.
Some relatively new Exotics adorn Xur's lineup this week.
Bungie says it "can't wait to show you more" on June 9th.
Maintenance will take place today to prep for tomorrow's hotfix.
However, these fixes will need to be "tested and verified" before undergoing certification.
Community manager dmg04 looking to offer updates "ASAP."
Xur returns with some middling armor and a good heavy sniper rifle.
The quest now has a 5x multiplier on progression, with weekends conferring a 10x multiplier.
A relatively new item enters the Exotic vendor's inventory.
Adept Weapons are coming back and each season will have new armor to earn.
Are you surprised? Act surprised.
A new gear piece, stellar weapon, and more are available with the Exotic vendor.
Quick ability regeneration while picking up Warmind Cells has also been fixed.
The weapon's stability and damage falloff will be seeing some changes.
Some genuinely spicy Exotics are available till tomorrow.
Bungie is also looking into "a new form of Flawless award weapons" for a future season.
Tomorrow's weekly post will be about Trials of Osiris and cheaters.
Xur's latest stock is unfortunately nothing to write home about.
New Eververse items, a new Exotic heavy machine gun, and a class competition are coming soon.
Some worthwhile Exotics await with Xur on Titan.
Contest mode modifier akin to raids will also be introduced.
The Exotic vendor has an excellent weapon and some iffy gear.
Other issues like Raiju's Harness and Gambit crashes should also be fixed.
The update will go live next month, but not every armor piece gets the same mod slot.
A must-have Exotic primary is currently on sale.
Rasputin is the focus of this new season - here's how to start raising the defenses.
Insubstantial, limited-time content and odd design decisions collide in Season of the Worthy.
The quad-barrel shotgun returns in Season of the Worthy.
Xur returns with a decent pool of Exotics to buy.
The 3v3 Elimination mode returns tomorrow.
Find out what you're getting in the quest to stop the Red Legion.
Weekly Crucible, Strike, and Gambit challenges will now confer Pinnacle Gear rewards.
Xur closes out the Season of Dawn with some decent Exotics.
The season starts with the Seraph Tower Event and first Seraph Bunker on March 10th.
Arm Rasputin's defenses to stop the Red Army from destroying the Last City.
Terrible gloves, two decent gear pieces, and an excellent weapon await.
Bungie outlines even more changes coming with Season of the Worthy.
The Artifact will remain disabled until a Power cap is introduced for these PvP modes.
Bright Engrams will also be removed in Season of the Worthy.
There will eventually be a limit to how much a particular item can be infused.
Team with similar win cards will face off in the final stretch to the Lighthouse.
The 3v3 Crucible mode returns along with three classic Destiny 1 maps.
The Agent of the Nine is carrying some exceptional Exotic gear this week.
Lord of Wolves and The Last Word are also receiving some changes.
Players will be able to change an armor's Elemental Affinity and use any seasonal mod on any armor.
An excellent Exotic weapon, along with some average Exotic gear, is currently available.
Participate in Crimson Doubles and earn new Exotic Sparrows.
Numerous retreads and disposable Exotics dot Xur's latest inventory.
Niche Exotics adorn Xur's line-up this time around.
Any missing Silver, Bright Dust, and other materials should be restored.
Three solid gear pieces and a strong auto rifle round out Xur's selection this week.
UI stuttering, framerate issues, and more will be addressed in a future patch.
The massive puzzle held the key to an Exotic quest.
A strong PvP Exotic is available for purchase.
Travel portals to unlock different codes that lead to... something.
Four solid, if fairly routine, Exotics are available from the Agent of the Nine.
Hotfix 2.7.0.2 will go live on January 14th at 8 AM PST.
The new Exotic sidearm is fairly easy to get.
Xur has some very strong PvP Exotics on sale.
Catch Xur on his final visit of 2019 before the weekly reset.
Unfortunately, the new Iron Banner bow has been delayed to next season.
Some decent Exotic gear and a rocket launcher await on Titan.
All items save for the Perfect 10 finisher can be purchased with Bright Dust as well.
The Winter event arrives tomorrow and ends on January 14th 2020.
Not the best selection of Exotics from the Agent of the Nine, sadly.
Due to players regenerating Supers instantly, the new mod has effectively been made useless.
The Season of Dawn has begun with new items, the Sundial activity, and much more available.
Going live tomorrow, update 2.7.0 also raises the Powerful and Pinnacle cap.
Rusted Lands from Destiny 1 is also returning as a new Crucible map.
A new six-player activity and other content inbound over the next few months.
Battle through time in this new expansion.
One very strong PvP Exotic and a worthwhile Energy pulse rifle await.
Expect to hear more about the next seasonal activity, battle pass and much more.
You have till December 3rd to complete any seasonal pursuits.
Pick up one of the most powerful PvP Exotics today before its nerf.
Gunslingers can one-hit kill in PvP with precision throwing knives again.
Bungie affirms that the collection will only be on Google Stadia (for now).
Battle the Undying Mind in an attempt to cull the Vex Invasions.
The streaming service will have 14 more titles before the year ends.
Some strong Exotics line Xur's inventory this week.
You'll finally be available to earn Izanagi's Burden (probably).
Decent yet familiar Exotics line Xur's inventory.
Shadowkeep's latest Exotic quest is a doozy - here's how to complete it.
The Exotic quest for Xenophage and the Momentum Crucible mode are also available.
New emotes, dances and armor sets will be available through Eververse.
Other issues like Eris Morn's daily bounties rotating weekly should also be fixed.
Xur's latest catalogue has plenty for new players.
No radar, deadlier weapons, and killing enemies for ability charges define the new mode.
The event starts on October 29th and ends on November 19th.
1-2 Punch with Shoulder Charge and Peregrine Greaves will also cease to exist next week.
Here's how to claim victory in the Black Garden once more.
The first two days were an "intentional showcase" of the new Crucible maps.
However, you'll need a character that's already at 900 Power.
Fancy a shotgun with the One Two Punch perk? The Moon might be your ticket.
Hitting 900 Power is easier than before - here's how to go even further beyond.
Event-related emblems now seemingly list "Terrors Defeated in 2019".
Xur's inventory is fairly uneventful this week.
Completing the Seasonal Pursuit will award the new Iron Will armor set.
Heavy Ammo respawns a lot later in Control and starts rolling in much later for Supremacy and Clash.
Nostalgia isn't enough to keep Bungie's latest expansion from numerous fumbles
Ascend wins the World First race and a new activity becomes available to Season Pass holders.
A good Voidwalker helm and strong rocket launcher are the highlights.
The raid is live tomorrow at 10 AM PDT along with the race for World First.
It's only offline for half an hour though.
Bungie's looter shooter posts solid figures on its Steam launchday.
Occupying both, the No. 1 and No. 2 spots.
Since Destiny 1 launched in 2014, it's been the seventh best-selling franchise in terms of tracked sales.
Update 2.6.0.1 will release by 10 AM PT, with the process completing by noon.
Some decent Exotics adorn Xur's catalogue prior to Shadowkeep's launch.
All new characters will start 750 Power, with the Pinnacale Cap being 960 Power.
Perks like Rampage, Multikill Clip, and more are having their "effectiveness" reduced.
Exotics like Thunderlord, Arbalest, Outbreak Perfected and so on will also be obtainable.
The Destiny franchise looks reward "being there" at the start but where do new players fit in?
Check out what's new in terms of enemies, environments, and Patrol missions.
You'll need 79 GB of free space.
Return to the Moon and confront an army of Nightmares.
This is due to a glitch that allowed the fusion rifle to deal massive damage.
The Exotic vendor has some decent offerings before Armor 2.0 arrives.
Forsaken owners won't have access to the campaign, raid, or The Shattered Throne on October 1st.
If you only own Forsaken, you receive three premium content releases for free.
Here's what you need to know about Destiny 2's next big expansion.
Teases of the next big dungeon are also showcased.
Precision damage on minor enemies will also be undergoing changes.
Two Exotic quests, a new Crucible mode, raid challenge and more planned for the coming season.
A recently nerfed yet still potent Crucible weapon is available to purchase.
Forsaken owners will also receive the Annual Pass for free on September 17th
The Mountaintop and Wendigo-GL3 should also be easier to obtain.
The new Season Rank UI confers rewards like cosmetics, Exotics and more upon leveling up.
Some familiar Exotic gear and a solid PvP weapon return.
Hotfix 2.5.2.2 goes live next week and makes Wendio GL3 and Mountaintop easier to earn.
More details will be revealed en route to October 1st.
"I think we need to dispel that notion," says Bungie's communications director David Dague.
The Revelry's Primary linear fusion rifle is on sale till tomorrow.
The Vex will be the next major seasonal threat in Destiny 2.
Former foes rise up to battle once more in this new trailer.
Bungie finally showcases its upcoming revamp of the armor system.
Gears 5's Horde mode, Empire of Sin's gameplay reveal, and more announced for August 19th's show.
Upgrading your Solstice gear can be a real grind. Here's everything you need to know.
It's now called the "Director's Cut" and is roughly 20 pages in length.
Players grinding out the Solstice armor will only have to kill 50 minibosses in the EAZ.
Taking the total required space for the game – including Shadowkeep – to over 160 GB.
PvP reveals, changes to Seasons and much more yet to be revealed.
Cross-save is currently planned to go live on August 21st.
Some intriguing Exotics and a strong weapon for PvP are on sale this week.
A stellar PvE SMG and powerful PvP helm are on sale this week.
Weapon drop rates for Gambit Prime and Reckoning are also being buffed.
Bungie's Luke Smith will be going over the past six months and outlining the changes ahead.
Bungie feels both releases would benefit "from a bit more time in the oven."
Some Tribute Hall Triumphs also won't require a full set of Leviathan armour now
A strong Exotic sniper rifle and two solid armour pieces are on sale.
Bungie is also adjusting the quest objective values for Iron Banner.
Your hard-earned Solstice gear won't immediately be discarded when Shadowkeep arrives.
Daily Elemental Buffs will also be in play for unique effects.
Each Artifact will change player abilities significantly.
Xur's cache of Exotics is fairly underwhelming this time around.
The Moon in the expansion will be twice as large as in Destiny 1.
In terms of other old planets, Bungie says it can't "grow the game infinitely, forever."
They also take up an armour mod slot and confer different benefits.
Xur is on Titan this week with an underwhelming range of Exotics.
The quest to unlock the latest Exotic quest is long and rife with challenges.
Bungie is also teasing something referred to as "[REDACTED]".
Moments of Triumph are also now available to unlock.
Bungie is currently investigating the issue.
Full details on Solstice of Heroes will also be coming on July 24th.
The typical Hive architecture returns in Destiny 2's next big expansion.
An excellent Exotic weapon accompanies three average pieces of gear.
The Exotic quest goes live later today.
A must-have item, especially for Crucible players, is being sold by Xur this week.
Bungie invites players to "take advantage of this all you like" until then.
Creative director Luke Smith said the team will also re-examine disabling the weapon if things get too crazy.
Heroic Mode for the Season of Opulence activity goes live on June 25th.
Players will also be able to earn Bright Dust from Vanguard, Crucible, and Gambit Bounties in September.
Looks like the Stadia version will very much be its own thing.
With the upcoming free to play launch, Bungie wants to allow players to "opt into" new content.
The base PC version and all of its content till now costs $40 on Battle.net.
A new raid set in the Black Garden, Armor 2.0, and more are on the way.
Venture back to The Dark Below to battle a shadowy new threat.
A Steam release is also planned, allowing players to migrate progress for free.
Sources state that cross-save will be available for Xbox One, PC, and Stadia.
Players may have the chance to migrate their data from Xbox One or PS4 to PC.
Players will journey to a "mysterious enemy citadel" this Fall.
Hunt down a Cabal Loyalist who's lost his mind to a Hive relic.
Exotics Sturm and Drang will also receive some buffs, including increased PvE damage.
Strangely enough, there's no Exotic weapon on sale this week.
A reveal of the "new era" for Destiny 2 is coming sooner than expected.
Truth, new bosses, Moments of Triumph, and much more outlined for the next content release.
Bungie will look "deeper into the future" for the shooter after Season of Opulence launches.
One of the best PvE Exotics awaits behind a tough new mission.
A number of beloved Exotic weapons and gear are getting the nerf hammer.
Xur's inventory this week is familiar, even if not completely welcome.
In a rather unusual twist, the new raid will go live on the same date as the DLC.
The Outbreak Perfected can be earned via a lengthy new quest.
The Revelry event comes to a close this Tuesday.
Some niche Exotics and a fairly decent SMG are on sale at Xur's.
The Magnificent Howl perk will increase body-shot damage instead of headshot damage.
Xur returns with one of the worst Exotics in the game.
Bungie reveals upcoming changes for the powerful Hunter Super.
The Wardcliff Coil is this week's Exotic weapon of choice.
The Iron Burden boon will also not return in Season 7, Bungie confirms.
Bungie was apparently interested, but Sony wouldn't allow it, according to reports.
Some decent Exotics and a new Invitation of the Nine round out Xur's offerings this week.
The Exotic trace rifle Wavesplitter will also be disabled for Xbox One and PC players until September.
Mayhem Crucible also returns along with the quest to unlock Thunderlord.
Arc Bounties, Mayhem, buffs to Stormtrance and Arcstrider, and much more are incoming.
The Friday merchant became a little hard to find.
Gambit Prime and The Reckoning will have higher chances of dropping weapons after each match.
The drop rates for One Thousand Voices and The Last Wish raid cosmetics are also being buffed.
A new Invitation of the Nine is also accessible for Annual Pass owners.
An Exotic gear piece is up for grabs, while Annual Pass holders can partake in another lore quest.
Scrapper Bounties are going away to offer "increased access and control over Enhancement Core acquisition."
You should also see more realistic requirements for Gambit Prime's weekly Collector bounty.
Complete some tasks for The Nine and discover some interesting new lore.
Progression issues related to Gambit weapons like Breakneck and Malfeasance should also be fixed.
A whopping three Exotics from Forsaken are available from Xur until tomorrow.
Strike down scores of enemies for a chance at Gambit Prime armour.
Clan XP returns, while Heavy Machine Guns receive some hefty nerfs.
Each set has different perks that will help for different roles.
They won't be available in Fated Engrams and aren't guaranteed every week.
Boring Exotic gear and a fairly strong PvP grenade launcher are on offer this week.
Grenade launchers will also not be affected by ammo and magazine perks going forward.
Players will be able to spend silver on bundles containing items from March 5th onwards.
New armour sets, a new PvE activity, and much more is coming for Destiny 2 fans.
Bungie says it has "grand plans" for players in the next season.
It's worth noting that this figure only accounts for physical sales.
A powerful Exotic pulse rifle, two great gear pieces, and Aeon Soul await.
Rate of fire on shotguns is being adjusted, while One-Eyed Mask will be easier to fight against.
Idle Protection, increased Invader spawns, and much more coming with Season of the Drifter.
Xur's stock consists of reliable, if unexceptional, Exotic gear and a nifty handcannon.
On hiatus since the start of Season 4, the PvP activity won't return in coming seasons either.
Non-Forsaken owners can also acquire a fully-masterworked Legendary Bow.
Not owning the IP was also a factor in the Activision-Bungie split.
A potent Exotic scout rifle accompanies some solid gear this week.
Non-Forsaken owners can pick earn The Vow, a fully Masterworked Legendary bow.
Daily bounties are going away and players can earn increased rewards at higher clan ranks.
No more waiting - you can now access the quest whenever from any Lost Oasis public event.
Bungie's latest patch makes a number of changes to the sandbox.
The iconic Exotic handcannon still seems strong in this new gameplay trailer.
Maintenance will begin at 8 AM PST, with update 2.1.4 out by 9 AM PST.
Crimson Doubles is (probably) coming back along with old and new rewards to earn.
A reliable Exotic weapon and some pretty decent gear are available this week.
A complete guide for solving this lengthy puzzle.
New players, both PvE and PvP, will appreciate Xur's inventory this week.
What lies in the future of Destiny, long and short term? Luke Smith attempts to assuage our doubts.
Investors are concerned there may have been fraud involved in the proceedings.
Another week to earn seasonal Iron Banner gear and weapons starts tomorrow.
A number of Supers are receiving damage increases, while others are being toned down.
Players will be matched more closely to their Glory rank in the Crucible's Competitive playlist.
Xur returns with another range of good, if overly familiar, Exotics.
What is the best possible move for Bungie from here on out?
The Black Armory DLC has quite a number of enjoyable experiences to offer but Bungie could have done a much better job at implementing them.
Given the developer's track record, we're cautiously optimistic about the franchise's future.
Research firm says Activision will be focusing on its own franchises like Call of Duty.
No word on where Destiny 3 ends up, however.
Bungie has ended its partnership with Activision and taken full ownership of the Destiny IP.
Following feedback from its community, Bungie has unlocked the final Forge for all players.
Twitch streamers have been attempting it for 12 hours (and counting) so far.
Xur's latest visit brings two must-have Exotics for new players to pick up.
Some decent gear and an excellent Exotic heavy weapon make up Xur's inventory this week.
Touted as an "event", Niobe Labs will lead to the last forge being unlocked.
It seems the surge from Forsaken was only temporary.
Some tips and tricks for Destiny 2: Black Armour.
The festive season is in full swing with new items, new Bounties, and new cosmetics to earn from Eververse.
Some tips and tricks for clearing the forges in Destiny 2: Black Armoury.
Another reliable range of Exotics on sale from Xur, but still no Forsaken items.
Some easy ways to level up and earn powerful drops.
Head to Nessus to grind out a new Black Armory handcannon and sniper rifle.
Bake goodies for different NPCs and earn a new heavy machine gun this holiday season.
Scourge of the Past will take players to a vault beneath The Last City.
Some tips and tricks for Destiny 2: Black Armory.
Some tips and tricks for Destiny 2’s Black Armor.
Power level requirement for each encounter in the Lost Forge has been reduced by 5.
The first of three premium content releases is now available for players.
Bows with poison arrows, fusion rifles with flammable rounds, and more showcased in new trailer.
Along with deploying the Black Armory DLC, the update also fixes issues with The Last Wish and The Inverted Spire.
The update has a tentative release date of December 18th.
The Exotic vendor has some decent gear and an awesome weapon. No Forsaken Exotics yet.
Bungie will add another way to earn a Trials-related Achievement/Trophy next week.
Forsaken owners can hit the new 650 Power cap, even without the Annual Pass.
Major plot twist could have interesting implications on the story going forward.
Weapon buffs and changes, new seasonal items, and more arrive in latest update.
The Black Armory also introduces Ada-1 and new Golden Age weapons to craft.
Bungie details the many different activities and events, both free and paid, coming soon.
No Forsaken Exotics, but Xur has a reliable selection of Exotics for new players.
Season 5 will finally bring weapons for PvE and Gambit players to grind for.
New ViDoc and gameplay calendar also coming to illustrate what's coming next.
Promo art for the upcoming premium content release has seemingly leaked.
There's only one week left to earn seasonal Triumphs and Iron Banner armour.
Destiny 2 director Luke Smith says Bungie is proud of the latest expansion.
Xur continues his streak of not selling any Forsaken Exotics.
Seasonal Triumphs should also be completed soon, due to upcoming rank resets.
Activision COO hopes "now's the time to bring players back in and win them back."
Instead of making all the money, Activision only made very close to all the money, and that has disappointed investors.
The sad thing is that Forsaken might be the best bit of content Bungie has put out for Destiny.
Available till November 13th, the Temporal Surge only accepts Silver for purchases.
The trial will be free to all Destiny 2 owners, whether they own Forsaken or not.
Check the exotic vendor's new inventory and location.
The latest update also buffs Malfeasance and Wish-Ender, while adding Exotic duplicate weighting.
Over 60 percent of monthly active users for the shooter purchased the Forsaken DLC.
Xur offers a strong fusion rifle and some decent Exotic gear for new players
The update goes live on October 30th at 9 AM PDT before the weekly reset.
Some good things may be planned for Destiny 3.
What's everyone's not-so-favourite Exotics vendor carrying this week?
A new activity, new cosmetics, and a fully masterworked Legendary auto rifle are on offer.
One player reports flying into the Dreadnaught while playing a Daily Heroic Adventure.
Learn more about the Legendary auto rifle. Watch the Haunted Forest in action.
New Legendaries for the loot pool, Festival of the Lost access, and more coming with this update.
Xur's inventory continues to disappoint for those seeking Forsaken Exotics.
Bounties have been made easier and will grant powerful rewards.
From October 16th, purchasing Forsaken will also net the Expansion Pass at no extra cost.
New masks, a Legendary auto rifle, and new bounties arrive starting October 16th.
Bungie has removed its newest PvP mode following numerous issues.
What constitutes a "fun" grind? What makes for a "dull" grind? Is grinding even all that bad?
Bungie focused on creating "one definitive version" of Last Wish from the beginning.
The Ascendant Primeval Servitor will have increased chances of spawning after the next update.
Bungie is making bounties less time-consuming for newer players of the PvP activity.
The three main raid-like activity will only be available during specific weeks.
First-time players have plenty to pick up from the Exotic vendor.
Having a rough time with progression and loot? Bungie is looking into changes.
The new activity went live in this week's reset and contains a new Exotic.
High moon Studios' Matt Tieger feels that, despite recent improvements, Destiny 2 still climb upward.
Currently a weekly featured PvP mode, Breakthrough joins the Competitive playlist on October 2nd.
But it turned out to be so much more.
Xur isn't carrying Forsaken Exotics, but does have a decent selection.
Bungie has made it a lot easier to obtain the Ace of Spades Exotic hand cannon.
Destiny 2 is redeemed at last.
New Crucible mode along with four new maps (one PS4 exclusive) will also go live.
Free weekend starts on September 21st, 10 AM PDT for all platforms.
A complete guide for The Last Wish raid in Destiny 2: Forsaken.
Bungie is acknowledging Gambit complaints for the weapon in a unique way.
Convergence, a revised version of Destiny 1's Pantheon, will debut today for Destiny 2 PvP.
After almost 19 hours straight of raiding, the clan lay claim to being the world's first.
Bungie has begun hyping up the next raid, which is nearly upon us.
Strikes, armour sets, weapons, and PvP maps exclusive to PS4 are now on all platforms.
Among many fixes is Sentinel Shield no longer cancelling out when standing in Well of Radiance.
Bungie is busy ironing out several known issues prior to Forsaken's raid.
As with Destiny release, Forsaken has its share of compelling highs and worrying concerns.
The Forsaken gambit was a success.
A complete guide for Destiny 2: Forsaken.
There will be "bubbles" or new spaces instead of new planets, according to Steve Cotton.
No cutscenes are present so as to avoid spoilers.
The last hotfix before Forsaken will fix a few known issues.
Broodhold gameplay footage showcases new weapons, Supers, abilities, and much more.
Bungie's shared world first-person shooter is currently available to download for subscribers.
Bungie offers more information on forthcoming Annual Pass content updates and seasons.
Fallen Barons, the Reef burning, a Vanguard mourning and much more showcased in new trailer.
Weapon slot changes, grenade buffs, class changes, and much more going live today.
"There's a novel's worth of stuff in the game."
Players will have ten days to prepare for the raid's newest challenges.
Experiment with the PvEvP mode for 24 hours before its full release on September 4th.
Watch Cayde-6 take on a whole bunch of Scorn and eventually fall.
Check out how the new PvEvP mode will play out, complete with the new Hunter Void Super.
The last stand of the Hunter Vanguard Cayde-6 will be showcased.
Just days away from the expansion's launch, a new leak may have revealed a lot of important information.
Fireteams will no longer disband after Strikes, PvP matches, and Gambit rounds (save for certain conditions).
Going back to the good old days of Destiny 1.
Season 3's last Trials of the Nine weekend will take place on August 24th.
Latest trailer for the expansion promises "Destiny's largest endgame experience ever".
New Perks associated with new mods and changes to the mod system are coming.
Bungie is bringing sweeping changes to the Crucible in terms of time to kill and abilities.
Bungie seem to have taken the criticism to heart.
Collect those Year One weapons while you still can.
807,635,124 shaders have been deleted one by one from the game.
Signs of life for Bungie's MMO shooter.
The latest event offers upgraded armour sets, Triumphs and remixed story missions.
Pick up Destiny 2, Curse of Osiris, Warmind, and Forsaken in one single package.
While Quickplay PvP matches are queuing up faster, match quality is very hit-or-miss right now.
What does the Traveler say about this new armour's power level?
When the Forsaken DLC launches, players will have a clearer path to Powerful Engrams than before.
Senior sandbox designer confirms changes to global time to kill in Crucible.
There's some fun looking and imaginative gear on offer here.
Free to all Destiny 2 players, these updates will precede the launch of Forsaken.
The Guardians trek into the Tangled Shores as they set off to avenge the death of Cayde-6.
These 400 Power raid weapons can be infused into Exotics, however.
A lot of fan requested features have been added to the game with this update.
The Firefly and Castle actor also believes that the Hunter Vanguard isn't dead.
Destiny 1's Bounty system will finally return, but sports a number of changes in the sequel.
With the new super abilities, the developers have tried to strengthen the abilities of each subclass.
Bungie will be staggering the releases for the upcoming prestige lairs raid.
Xur is on Titan and is carrying Exotic gloves for each class.
Players will see how characters react to his death and the impact it has on the universe, according to Bungie.
Through its ups and downs, Destiny 2 has a number of difficult things that fans need to admit.
A new version of Destiny 2, specifically made for the South Korean market.
Want some newer, better guns?
Play through the entire base game from June 29th to July 1st for free.
Bungie hopes fans debate the optimal order to fight the Barons of the Scorn.
Grind out some Strike-specific loot or suffer through Void Singe Strikes.
The Exotic vendor has some spicy items for this week.
Check out this week's special activities and see if they're worth the grind.
"I’m actually really excited about what we’re doing with Strikes.”
That's just... wow.
Free weekend starts on June 7th and ends on June 10th.
Bungie is changing the way that future content drops are offered.
Solstice of Heroes and other features scheduled for July 17th.
New locations, new activities and much more revealed for upcoming DLC.
The upcoming September expansion apparently has a name now.
Xur has a fine collection of "meh" this time around.
Bungie isn't waiting till E3 to reveal its September expansion.
The experimental PvP content should be cropping up soon though.
No downtime is expected as Bungie deploys update 1.2.1.
Your build might become very different soon.
Xur returns with an amazing Exotic weapon and some middling armour pieces.
Meanwhile, Bungie adds another bungled microtransaction to the game.
Some classic Destiny 1 Exotics return in reasonably new forms.
Crucible seems to finally be receiving some kind of test server.
Nokris is the newest addition to the weekly ritual format.
If you skipped the Prometheus Lens before, now's the time to purchase.
A complete guide for Destiny 2: Warmind DLC.
Power level requirement is 370. Bring five other friends.
Bungie continues its run of lacklustre storylines and recycled missions/enemies in overpriced DLC.
Bungie updates players on all currently known issues.
A number of solutions have been offered before a proper bugfix can be deployed.
Get game ready with Nvidia.
What nonsense is this?
"We're working to turn it around and bring the hobby back," says Josh Hamrick.
There's no place like Mars as the latest Destiny 2 DLC showcases.
Server maintenance is expected to last for five hours.
Though it really doesn't seem like much of an improvement...
Watch a full run-through of the Insight Terminus Strike.
Xur brings a heavy weapon dreaded by Crucible players.
Players will have more difficulty options for Heroic and Nightfall Strikes.
Numerous characters of the same class can no longer be used to receive more raid/raid lair rewards.
Never thought I would see this day...
New mode and expansion will be revealed at this year's E3.
Expansion Pass was a contributor to the publisher's +$1 billion operating income.
The next Raid-like activity will be going live just days after the DLC launch.
New Nightfall-exclusive loot and 6v6 Iron Banner now available.
This will be players' last chance to earn Season 2 Ornaments.
Check out Xur's wares before he checks out in Tuesday's reset.
Will this convince you to get back into Destiny 2?
Mayhem Crucible also returns with increased Supers, abilities and Power Ammo.
Confirmed bigger than Mercury by Bungie community manager.
PlayStation 4 exclusive Strike has also been confirmed for the DLC.
Learn a little bit more about the mysterious Guardian and her connection to Mars.
I don't even know where to begin with this one, guys.
Mars looks pretty much the same in the latest teaser for the DLC.
Xur returns with one of the hot new Crucible meta weapons.
Soft cap Power will be obtainable through general play but hitting the hard cap will take longer.
Iron Banner 6v6 finally arrives following a sudden delay.
Three campaign Exotics available - get 'em while they're still boring!
This will be Destiny 2's first 6v6 mode after many fan requests.
Bungie will be increasing the effectiveness of higher Power enemies in Season 3 patch.
Even if you don't own the DLCs, you can still access their PvP maps on May 8th.
Updated development roadmap also shared.
This week's activities are more or less the same nonsense.
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The tentacle-faced salesman is back at it again, supplying Exotics.
The weekly featured Crucible playlist will instead be six player Rumble.
The second DLC could be seeing an announcement very soon.
Will players have much more control over their loadouts? "One hundred percent" as per Bungie.
A new Exotic Ghost Shell can be obtained from this week's Nightfall.
Xur is back, for those of that still think he has anything good.
Update 1.2.0 will bring some big changes to this weapon pair.
Bungie's latest big update is now live but does it do enough?
Nightfall-exclusive loot is now live with a new sniper rifle to earn.
The "Go Fast" will be deployed during the two hour maintenance window.
Xur returns with some fairly great Exotics this week.
Collect these weapons, ornaments and emblems before they're gone.
Check out this week's reset in Destiny 2.
For March 16-19.
Bungie reveals when certain Crucible modes can be expected to appear.
Bungie looking to add unique gameplay experiences and meaningful choices with pledging.
Did someone say "useless emblems that do absolutely nothing"?
Activision reminds investors that "the company is a faster follower".
Xur carries an interesting, if not altogether great, selection of Exotics this week.
Digital sales form a significant portion of overall UK sales according to new data.
Pick up limited-time, Samurai-inspired armour and reskinned weapons today!
Week 2 of Nightfall Scoring is live - get your Emblems while they're hot.
Bungie outlines changes coming to the Iron Banner format much later.
Bungie says it's open to player feedback and could revisit modifiers "in the future".
Prestige Nightfall Challenge Cards along with Emblem variants are also available.
Nightfall scoring, Emblem variants, Prestige Nightfall challenge cards and more en route.
Activision talks about future plans for Destiny 2.
Xur is back with some new but ultimately subpar Exotics.
Game director Christopher Barrett offers updates on the game's roadmap.
Cargo Bay 3 on Titan is your premiere spot for tokens.
More importantly, the latest Faction Rally is now live for all.
Some pretty important updates are rolling in.
Xur returns with one of the best Exotics in the game.
New weapons and no loot chest cooldowns await in next week's Rally.
Crimson Doubles returns along with Valentine's Day-themed shaders and emotes.
Destiny 2 is still around and doing things, for those who still care.
Servers will be down to prepare for the Crimson Days event.
Players are unable to proceed to the final encounter.
Exotic vendor Xur returns with some decent but unexciting loot.
It was also the biggest PC launch in Activision's history with regards to units sold.
More or less the same things but what'd you expect?
Guess we'll have to suppress our pride and accomplishment until it's back up.
It's business as usual for the universe's lamest vendor.
Bungie offers a release window for your next round of paid disappointment.
Iron Banner also returns with a myriad of changes to resemble Destiny 1.
Masterwork Armor, raid mods and more incoming with latest update.
Bungie to work on lore "in and out of the game".
In before the weekly reset!
Players will be able to purchase weapons and armour directly, plus no cap on Engrams earned.
Cowen notes player dissatisfaction with microtransactions and franchise-low Twitch viewers.
I guess that's something to look forward to...
New Monarchy won the Faction Rally for those who could possibly care.
Xur arrives in the Tower with some decent yet unremarkable Exotic loot.
Sandbox team "making good progress" on tuning for Exotics according to Bungie.
Bungie will look at its recent "fix" to Token farming and find a different solution for players.
Want to chain together Lost Sector completions? You'll need to slow down a bit.
We'd make a joke about the same weekly content but even that's old.
Marks the return of Faction Rally, a week-long event for "meh" guns.
Bungie employee talks about weapons in Destiny 2.
Director Christopher Barrett talks about some of the more immediate changes coming to Destiny 2.
Kotaku's Jason Schreier has reported that another Destiny sequel is indeed in the works.
Expect to earn Eververse items from in-game activities and receive Crimson Days items frequently in February.
The original "nothing stops this train" game.
Community manager Cozmo reveals that it "won't be the same as last time".
This week's activities are fairly less interesting than what Bungie is set to reveal.
Crimson Doubles could be making a return along with new Eververse-related loot.
Pick up your Bright Engrams and Eververse-exclusive loot today (or better yet, don't).
Bungie community manager says the studio will never "silence" feedback.
Bungie gives an update on latest issues and fixes.
An exceptional Power weapon, two good pieces of gear and a trash Exotic on sale this week.
Game director Chris Barrett promises a significant development update on January 11th.
Due to a bug with Clan Engrams, this week's Nightfall Strike has been changed.
Bungie's next big weekly update blog will be on January 11th.
You won't need Curse of Osiris to access these time-limited events.
Head to Mercury's past in the latest DLC-exclusive Nightfall strike.
Faction Rallies and Iron Banner will be available for non-DLC owners after this update.
The same weekly activities, the same modifiers and the same challenges await.
Xur has returned with Exotics that are pretty much early campaign rewards.
Bungie needs to stop being so tone deaf.
A bug that gives Voidwalkers unlimited Supers isn't going away till the Dawning ends.
Numerous critics slam Bungie's practices while the official forums called for Eververse's removal.
Call of Duty: WW2 manages to hit $1 billion in sales worldwide since launch.
It also sets ridiculous prices for its merchandise and locks it behind the Eververse cash shop.
Bungie working on a "new mechanism" to ensure guaranteed drops after long dry spells.
Mayhem Crucible arrives for the first time in Destiny 2 and makes PvP fun.
Find out what this week's rituals are (and what you should probably be playing instead).
Expect a hotfix for Three of Coins in Heroic Strikes in early 2018.
Bungie has identified new issues in the recently released DLC.
How does Destiny 2's Xbox One X upgrade compare to its PS4 Pro one?
Want to learn more about the backstory for Osiris? The upcoming webcomic may be your ticket.
Players can also engage with the exciting cash shop for new armour and Exotic items.
Community manager DeeJ said that he's currently aware of when the next event will happen.
End-game activities have opened up once again for non-DLC owners.
You'll be able to buy gear and weapons directly from vendors among other changes.
Awful story-telling, terrible mission design, wasted potential, numerous items locked behind loot boxes..it's definitely Destiny 2 DLC.
Due to a short window for fixing the broken weapon, Bungie will nerf it heavily till next month.
Several issues have been fixed.
And you don't even need to have Curse of Osiris to own and use it.
A group of randoms on Reddit are the first to clear the Eater of Worlds raid lair.
Until then, the weapon will remain in a broken state for the next few days.
Curse of Osiris sucks? Forget that, we have useless factions to grind for!
The trace rifle, which is wrecking shop in the Crucible, will be addressed in the coming weekly update.
The smaller raid experience will go live for players at 10 AM PST on Friday.
4K and HDR support for Xbox One X now enabled.
Rejoice Hunters - your Survivalist leg armour now offers the Recovery stat.
Want to play the Prestige Leviathan raid that came with the base game? Too bad!
Servers will be down to prepare for the launch of a new patch and Curse of Osiris.
Journey to Mercury.
Bungie gives details on the upcoming DLC.
A Sweeper Bot emote. Let that sink in for a few minutes.
Bungie also highlights the total number of storage space required for pre-loading the DLC.
Xur returns with a predictable range of Exotics and one good weapon.
Timings remain the same but for now, players are free to login to Destiny 2.
A number of changes will be coming to Bungie's shared world shooter in the coming weeks.
Bungie admits that the "silent nature of the mechanic" betrayed player expectations and is looking to make adjustments.
Bungie's shared world shooter will be offline for six hours on Thursday.
YouTubers like True Vanguard will unveil some "revealing gameplay" later today.
Things have come to a head.
There's some stuff happening in Destiny 2. Do it, don't do it, doesn't matter.
Bungie's latest controversial shooter is receiving a free trial more than two months later.
After removing its XP throttling system, Bungie seeks to make things difficult for players again.
New info is coming in soon.
Bungie retracts its XP cheating system, stating that it is "not happy with the results."
You know, the XP that can get you loot boxes in game without having to pay for them...
Xur brings some pretty good Exotic gear and an excellent Exotic weapon this week.
Update 3.1.0 and hotfix 3.1.1 will address numerous lingering issues and bugs when the expansion hits.
There's so much non-stuff to do this week that you'll be begging to play something else.
New information on the kinds of activities to expect in the next expansion revealed.
Assassin's Creed: Destiny.
Bungie is hyping up the newest ways it will pilfer your wallet - er, provide value for money.
Bungie gives an update on the latest fixes.
Play with a fellow clan mate and reap double the usual XP (despite Bungie's invisible restrictions).
Game mode is Clash and this will be the last opportunity to earn the Shades of Radegast emblem.
After weeks of "meh" Exotics, Xur slightly turns it up this week with a decent selection.
Aside from faction and collection progression in the companion app, that's more or less it.
Hotfix 1.0.7 will be coming to all platforms after the four hour maintenance period wraps.
The first expansion for Destiny 2 will bring an altogether different kind of raid to players.
First teaser for the reveal stream showcases new gear, weapons and locations to visit.
Those who pledged allegiance to New Monarchy get a sword for 1K Glimmer. Neat.
Stuff is happening in Destiny 2. You couldn't be blamed for not caring.
Bungie gives an update on the latest fixes.
No clarity on whether this is native or checkerboard 4K.
Your friendly neighbourhood trash dispenser has returned to...dispense some old trash.
Want to earn double XP as a solo player? This isn't the double XP weekend for you.
The weekly reset will be taking place every Tuesday at 9 AM PST from December 5th onwards.
But no further details at this time.
Except for Dead Orbit because they have the worst possible weapon in the game.
Familiar faces, familiar places and still no hint of an end-game? Why, it's the weekly reset!
The best secrets in Bungie's big shooter.
Players facing frame stuttering issues due to the last hotfix are due for a fix today.
New updates on the PC version of Destiny 2.
Is Bungie intentionally restricting the amount of XP players can earn? Or is it a bug?
Activision set to expand on Destiny 2's success with upcoming events and new content.
Collision detection issue from the Bureaucratic Walk emote has also been fixed.
Xur has returned with the usual Exotic loot that you may or may not care about.
More story details, as well as raised level caps.
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds makes huge inroads, too.
Now PC players can also suffer such call-outs as "dog", "chalice", "sword" and what have you.
The first DLC will include some new characters, including a brand new Ghost to converse with.
Get ready to try for that amazing special...emblem. Yep, an emblem.
Some tech tips for Destiny 2.
Find out the rotation of sequences for the Leviathan along with Nightfall challenges for this week.
Osiris is the only person who can stop the Vex from blah blah blah.
Bungie fixes some persisting issues.
More importantly, the emote which caused Trials of the Nine to be cancelled will also be fixed.
Head to head graphics comparison between the best versions of Destiny 2.
Director Christopher Barrett confirms that privates Crucible matches are coming in early 2018.
Xur brings some intriguing Exotics - and a somewhat useful sniper rifle - this week.
Two of the biggest shooters confirmed to receive enhancements on Xbox One X.
Bungie clarifies bans that recently occurred for the PC version (and overturns a few erroneous ones).
No official statement yet on what exactly is causing the bans for PC players.
Everything is permitted.
The shared world shooter featured text chat but not for all and sundry to hear.
Find out what weekly rituals await you in Destiny 2 (hint: It's the same old nonsense).
Destiny 2 is now the best selling title of the year, beating out Ghost Recon: Wildlands.
Available to download now.
Weapon balance will also be separate on PC from the console versions.
The Dawning will be Destiny 2's first real event this year, not Festival of the Lost.
Vicarious Visions speaks about the upcoming PC version.
New cosmetics, gear and weapon revamps will be coming as part of Destiny 2's four "seasons".
Want to complete the raid after picking up the game? Well tough luck!
You still can't go to those mountains but there's a sweet auto rifle to be had.
The rewards include...an emblem and guaranteed raid drop. Woo-hoo.
An emote that allowed glitching into Crucible maps is responsible (seriously).
Servers will be down for 4 hours, during which players will be unable to log in.
Requires a 36 GB download via Battle.net launcher so make sure to clear some space.
Tougher challenges await for seasoned raiders (but not more powerful gear unfortunately).
Following issues that continue to persist, the Pyramidion is this week's new Nightfall.
As well as a brand new trailer for the PC version of the game running at 4K and 60fps.
Pre-load for the PC version will be available on week before launch.
Nevermind the empty end-game - Destiny 2 continues to roll on with its weekly activities.
PC players get to join the hunt, at long last.
A large number of players have already achieved max level.
The NPD Group and other analysts note the sequel's less-than-stellar sales in the United States.
Community manager Cozmo clarifies that recent database mentions were "just dust and echoes."
And by addressed, we mean it'll take time to actually provide something.
Bungie has indicated what kind of Intel and Nvidia (or AMD) hardware you'll need to run the PC version.
After some pretty decent gear in previous weeks, Xur returns with junk.
Bungie's latest hotfix is small but addresses a critical issue for PS4 players.
Find out what barely passes for "end-game" content this week in Destiny 2.
Iron Banner has finally arrived and brings new gear, weapons and Saladin as an announcer.
Distant Shore will be available in all playlists once Iron Banner ends on October 17th.
A recently discovered "exploit" has resulted in the Prestige raid being delayed by one week.
Chris Barrett is curious about what fans want in the next "expansion."
Lots of players are having this issue.
Destiny 2 fans are frustrated with the lack of grind.
The fact of the matter is: Destiny 2 is pretty lacking, both for your average FPS player and the series' fans.
Bungie will offer more information on Seasons at TwitchCon on October 20th.
Lord Saladin is coming home to the Tower and has some new gear in tow.
The Exotic vendor has returned with a collection of genuinely good weapons and gear.
Which should surprise no one because people really like black shaders.
Find out what this week's activities in Destiny 2 have in store for players.
Last chance to rank up and earn weapons, gear and shaders from factions.
Make other plans for the day.
Oddly enough, Nintendo Switch sales only account for 1 percent of total sales.
Bungie gives an update on newly reported bugs.
Bungie meanwhile offers a short term fix for raid keys disappearing from one's inventory.
Xur also returns with arguably the worst Exotic in the entire game.
The perks of being a part of a Clan in Destiny.
Bungie says with regards to weapon balance, there's an "ongoing process in play."
Beyond that, players will only earn faction shaders for their hard work.
Find out how to farm Faction Tokens quickly and earn rank-up packages.
Find out all the ways to earn powerful gear in Destiny 2 this week.
Ready to replay almost all the content for some marginally new rewards?
Bungie reports that maintenance will wrap up by 2 PM PST.
Expected to last about six hours and preps for the upcoming Faction Rally.
Marvel vs. Capcom Infinite unfortunately misses a spot in the top ten.
Those lessons resulted in a better product in Destiny 2, at the very least.
Prepares players for update 1.0.3 - which presumably leads to the Faction Rally.
Want to farm additional loot for your main character? It just got a lot tougher.
The faction that earns the most packages will offer its patrons a special weapon for cheap.
Xur returns and can be found on Titan for some new Exotic items.
The second post-launch Crucible map arrives for Competitive play.
Destiny 2 is a significant step up over the original but some issues still remain.
Xbox boss discusses a ton of different things related to the brand.
Find out what's in store with this week's Nightfall.
No fix for disappearing raid keys just yet.
The Legend Himself, which achieved world first in completion, does it again.
This is despite a bunch of new titles debuting in the UK.
Maintenance will last four hours and allow for deployment of update 1.0.1.3.
Bungie actively working on fixing any issues they spot.
It also sets records for day one sales on PSN.
Engrams, and how to get them.
It will apparently resolve "known issues" with the game.
In his first week, Xur carries one of the best Exotic Power weapons in the game.
Marketing director Eric Osborne says the recent Xbox Store leak is real.
It's Destiny 2 - PS4 Pro vs PS4 vs Xbox One this time around.
How to get past the pesky business of leveling up, so you can get to the best content in the game.
Mastering the Hunter Class in Destiny 2.
Mastering the Warlock Class in Destiny 2.
Mastering the Titan Class in Destiny 2.
Shaxx has apparently claimed one part of Leviathan for PvP combat.
The Destiny 1 legends return to wallop Destiny 2's first raid.
It goes without saying, but these videos will spoil the raid.
It's off to raid!
Seeker status currently limited to select players via tickets.
Everyone, time to fly to Nessus.
One more thing to keep track of as you grind your Light Level.
Getting the fan favorite weapon in Destiny 2.
A complete guide for Destiny 2 strikes.
The best gear in Destiny 2.
That's... surprisingly low, actually.
Bigger, more epic and still very stubbornly Destiny, just how much better is Destiny 2?
Unlocking sub-classes in Destiny 2.
Uncharted: The Lost Legacy falls to second place in UK sales.
Bungie reports on the first of Destiny 2's successes.
Latest information on Raids in Destiny 2.
Some tips to procure high level currency and loot.
Dominate the game's PvP.
Getting some higher level loot relatively easily.
Preparing for arguably the best content in the game.
Which class should you go for? We give you some tips.
How to get Destiny's iconic vehicle for yourself.
A complete video walkthrough for Destiny 2.
Hitting the max Light Level possible.
Faction Rally also teased for September 26th while more Nightfalls dated.
Luke Smith wants you to go back to planets or raids for shaders.
Bungie is currently working on a fix though.
The Arms Dealer has some very interesting modifiers for aspiring players.
Shaders are no longer permanent and Destiny fans are far from pleased.
Sidestepping Sony's exclusive marketing deal.
Bungie informs players to "stay tuned" for updates on its availability.
Community manager DeeJ says Bungie is excited for players.
Find out what challenges you need to complete in this week's Nightfall.
"We think Destiny 2 will cast a long shadow on subsequent games, and it will matter, and we are building towards something."
For those who don't mind getting spoiled, Destiny 2 is currently available to watch.
Finally, some rewards for exploration.
Microtransactions in a full priced game with a Season Pass to boot...
Plus, Power Level stat also explained.
Meet the European Dead Zone vendor, equal parts charming and deadly.
Everything you need to know about Bungie's upcoming shooter.
New information on the upcoming Bungie title has been leaked.
New video briefly showcases how the map and fast travel will work.
The feature will go live for a select few solo players on September 12th and 26th.
Bungie dates the end-game activities in its upcoming sequel.
You'd think we're joking but no. Puppies are a part of it.
Releasing in December, players will apparently have to rescue Osiris.
It is (apparently) time to bring out the big guns.
PC players can visit The Farm, a new Social Space, on August 30th.
No word yet on HDR support for Xbox or PC.
Don't worry - the beta goes live for everyone on August 29th.
No need to constantly change gear for higher Light level items upon decrypting.
No need to sweat, Destiny fans.
Loads of new information that should please Destiny fans.
Beta starts on August 28th for those who pre-ordered and August 29th for everyone else.
There's plenty to discover - and shoot - in Destiny 2's new area.
Apparently these will provide "the best combat pieces" that you'll play "20, 30, 40 times over the span of years."
"I like the momentum we have and I'm confident all the big games will be great on Xbox One X."
PS4 owners get to pre-load it next week.
Director Luke Smith doesn't want players to gain drops and then leave to equip them.
You have never seen Destiny like this before.
How fitting, on the day of a total solar eclipse...
Community manager David "Deej" Dague talks about catering to PC players.
Proving why the PC version will be the best one once and for all.
Destiny 2 is going to be brimming with content.
Simply put, apps like XSplit and Discord will still work alongside the game.
Check out each new subclass destroy the competition in Crucible.
To gain loot in Destiny 2, you need to grind missions and strikes, complete Raids, and drink energy drinks.
Apparently, there will be lots to do after the story is finished.
I'm not sure the PC gaming community will take to these restrictions all that well...
Activision notes "overwhelmingly high percentage" of premium version pre-orders.
Bungie notes that changes to Power Ammo and Supers will be "subtle."
It's... surprisingly not as big as expected?
Everything you need to know about Destiny 2.
Director Luke Smiths hopes for consistent combat rhythm "across the game".
Visual look of the armour will reflect its properties now.
You'll need an above average GPU for high settings.
New social space possibly featured?
Everyone else gets it in December.
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The Tower on the Farm.
That actually doesn't make much sense...
Gears of War TDM meets Destiny 2's Crucible.
Weighs 1.281 GB on PS4 and does...something.
Patrol zones hold quite the smattering of content for PvE players.
Expect some error codes as Bungie tests things further.
Tackling the absurdity of "This small part of an older build means the entire game is ruined!"
A complete guide to the Destiny 2 beta.
The first story mission, a co-op Strike and PvP available for every player.
Beta build is actually several months old; long-standing issues have been fixed.
Consumers charged after beta codes are fulfilled as per retailer.
It... holds up surprisingly well, actually.
Of course, this is only the beta code, so maybe the final game runs differently?
Players who pre-order can try out the new missions and modes early.
At last, you get some control.
Director Luke Smith confirms "improved uptime" for Power weapons at launch.
Those who pre-ordered the PS4 version, rejoice!
Check out some of the violence happening on the new planet.
Story mission won't require these services though.
"I always wanted to make something better," said Lars Bakken.
It's basically Felwinter Peak but in PvP. Seriously.
Find out what issues you can expect next week.
Xbox One and PS4 pre-orders can pre-load beta at 10 AM PDT.
Analyst firm offers its own take on the sequel's PC success.
"I hope people complain about how much story we have."
Having a story would be an improvement...
Control has changed in the Crucible, perhaps for the better.
The console looks stunning.
Bungie talks about how they're keeping the identity of the series intact with Destiny 2.
One strike, the first story mission, PvP and more in store.
See Luke Smith and Mark Noseworthy discuss the sequel's scope.
Chickens, vendors and an evolving social space await.
"We have a team of people who worry about this stuff."
Activision CEO talks about a "winning formula" for franchise.
Director says that it's "a place that you believe could exist."
Bungie talks about lack of new races and low number of planets.
But there will be something to keep players grinding.
A story would be a good addition to Destiny.
Sequel boasts "followable narrative" as per Luke Smith.
But they only have until August 1 to earn them.
Because people... have tattoos, apparently.
Data pulled in those days could provide time to "adjust scalability".
PvP content yet to be confirmed.
Multiple Vsync options confirmed.
Visit a particular planet each week for high-level rewards.
Bungie aiming for the same experience on all platforms.
Destiny 2 will support features "that PC gamers expect."
Looks pretty cool, if we're being honest.
Same as frame rate on PS4 Pro.
Available exclusively till Fall 2018.
Pre-orders get earlier access on consoles.
Find out when you can play Destiny 2 on PC.
Heroes of light.
Unknown mode coming to Competitive playlist.
Some stunning stuff.
What could the Crash related announcement be?
Veteran voice actor joins the cast.
So about that PvP meta...
It's all hand-crafted.
Bungie explains the "client-based meets P2P" aspect of servers.
Bungie talks about going for Guided Games over simple matchmaking.
And honestly, I have a feeling he is right.
Lots of Lost Sectors, dungeons and more to see.
Scannables, characters and Adventures will convey the lore.
Bungie staying true to the lore.
You won't need a great PC to have fun.
An online only game on a portable system is a bit unrealistic, after all.
The game is too resource intensive.
FOV slider is confirmed though.
Looks a lot like Destiny.
Bungie is making the PC version of this game full fledged.
Cabal. Explosions. And much more.
Steam release won't be happening it seems.
Find out how the Vanguard came to be.
Stream goes live at 10 AM PT.
Take note, Guardians.
Fans reading too much into it?
Bungie has plans for Destiny 2 beyond launch.
Welcome to a world without Light.
Collector's, Limited and Digital Deluxe Editions among most pre-ordered.
Hours and hours of it...
Starry skies.
Maybe it can actually be useful this time, too.
People will be playing Destiny 2 for five to six years from now, according to Phil Spencer.
More exploration of series lore coming up.
Like other Activision titles, it's Steam-bound.
Conditions somewhat apply though.
Take this report with a grain of salt.
Which implies (but does not yet confirm) that Destiny 2 will be PS4 exclusive in Japan.
Activision promises to make the franchise "better than ever".
Open beta confirmed for Summer.
Pre-order for early beta access.
That all escalated rather quickly.
Ghost's voice will be returning.
More details coming in the Summer.
Cabal invading the Last City.
Confirmed, at last.
PC version confirmed?
Perhaps in April?
So says Jason Schreier.
Beta access a possible pre-order bonus.
But do you believe them?
"No scenario where Activision is awarded Bungie stock."
Focus will be on "great cinematic story".
Bungie stands to lose a lot with a delay.
First expansion apparently in development.
Heading to PS4 Pro and possibly Scorpio.
Could Cabal be attacking the Tower?
'Some good news here laced with some bad news.
Quite a lot, as it turns out.
Well that's ... something.
The upcoming Destiny 2 raises some important questions about DLC exclusivity.
Bungie need to address the dissonance between what Destiny is and what they want it to be.
At least according to reliable sources.
Yes. No. Why not?
Destiny awaits...but not yet.
Also designed to "broaden the appeal" even further.
Let's take a look at 10 things that Bungie shouldn't include in Destiny 2.
Bungie wants the sequel to be a "completely different game".
Destiny 2 is undergoing many changes according to reports.
Exciting news for Destiny fans.
And fire. Lots of fire.
Looks like players are still flocking to Destiny.
This is definitely something that should make hardcore fans of the series happy.
Bungie apparently undergoes staff reorganization.
Giving us the game we should have gotten the first time around.
Destiny players speculate at a potential fifth race in Bungie's shared world shooter.
"I think if Bungie hopes to keep the franchise vibrant up until Destiny 2, they need content to drop at least every six months."
Could Destiny 2 be great? Sure, but Bungie has bigger problems for its 10 year franchise.
Nothing can be done about Destiny but Bungie can do a lot more with the sequel as far as older content goes.
Mara Sov is alive.
Looks like Activision are going all in on the NX too, the this rumor is to be believed.
Ruh roh raggy.
The rumors are believable but unconfirmed.
The entire release cycle for Destiny is now staggered by one year, however.
Nothing concrete, but something's brewing.
Those Rumors around Destiny 2 are looking shakier all the time.
Take this rumor with a massive grain of salt.
Destiny's "Ten Year Plan" might include Save Data compatibility.
Despite initial skepticism, there is good enough reason to look forward to the Bungie's sequel.
'Work has already begun.'
