Less than two weeks away from release, Bungie has released a ViDoc to offer an in-depth dive into the changes and new additions coming toDestiny 2’s latest expansion,Lightfall. While topics likeDestiny 2’s new subclass have been covered extensively before, the ViDoc offers a rare insight into Bungie’s design decisions that bring a unique flavor to every single expansion ofDestiny 2.
Lightfallis the next major expansion forDestiny 2,where the conflict between Light and Darkness will escalate to a new degree, as Guardians will clash directly against the forces of the Witness. Joining the ranks of the Witness is the former Cabal Emperor Calus, who will become a Disciple of the Witness inLightfalland lead his Shadow Legion to wage war in a city hidden on Neptune.The cyberpunk-themed city of Neomunawill serve as the primary battleground inLightfall, and players will have to utilize the powers of Strand to safely traverse the verticality of the city while dispatching the dangerous new foes.
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The ViDoc, appropriately titled “As Light Falls,” focuses mainly on the narrative aspect of the expansion above everything. The developers speak quite candidly about how the Witness is moving to unravel the secrets of the Light and the Traveler and how the events ofLightfallwill shape the future ofDestiny 2moving into theFinal Shapeexpansion next year. Bungie reiterated thatThe Final Shapewill be the closing act for the Light and Darkness saga inDestiny 2and that the game will move to newer frontiers after the conclusion. The developers then move on to talk about Strand and how the rumors of a Poison-based subclass strove them to find something a bit more unique.
The art team cut no corners while designing the sleek and aerodynamic architecture of Neomuna, such as creating an Arcade-themed Lost Sector and a Pouka Pond which contains the elusive, fish-like creatures first seen in theBeyond Lightexpansion. Interestingly, two new characters were introduced in the ViDoc, named Nimbus and Rohan, a pair of Cloudstriders.Cloudstriders are the elusive defenders ofDestiny 2’s Neomuna, so this identity reveal will come as a surprise to most players.
Destiny 2’s Season of Defiance is set around the defense of the European Dead Zone, and how being a Guardian is more about defending the people of the Last City.Lightfallwill introduce major shifts in build crafting in Destiny 2, and sneak peeks of the management systems were included in the ViDoc. Furthermore, Guardian Ranks were also touched upon. The upcoming in-game commendation and appraisal system will allow players to complete objectives to rise in ranks to display their proficiency. All in all,Lightfallis shaping up to be a massive adventure forDestiny 2fans and thankfully, they don’t have to wait that long.
Destiny 2is available now for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S. TheLightfallexpansion is set to launch on all platforms on February 28.
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