5 Ways Destiny 2 Forsaken Is Going To Revitalize The Destiny Community
By Jeff Kotuby ·
Destiny 2 Forsaken was announced today to a rousing amount of support from the Destiny community. We examine five ways Bungie is looking to make amends with the Guardians.
Today’s Destiny 2: Forsaken livestream provided a ton of insight on the future the game will be taking in Year 2. Similar to the original Destiny’s first expansion, The Taken King, Forsaken seeks to change the game for the better and reinvigorate a beaten-down fanbase. If you missed it, the entire event is in the above video. Here are five ways Bungie is looking to bring back the old guard in Destiny 2: Forsaken.
1. "Random Rolls" Are Back
One gameplay mechanic fans of the series wanted to see return was the old “Random Rolls” system from the first game. This meant that rather than Legendary weapons having pre-determined perks, they would be randomized instead. While this added an additional grind to the game, it gave players the ability to have any weapon fit their playstyles, rather than hunting one specific gun. This also brings back the joy of receiving a weapon with a “God Roll” or a set of perks that are deemed ideal based on community feedback.
2) A New Mode - Gambit
The newest gameplay mode, Gambit, seems to combine player-versus-environment (PVE) and player-versus-player (PVP) to create a unique experience not seen in any other game. Guardians will be placed into two teams and see who can clear waves of enemies first. One player from each team will also be able to cross sides and wreck some havoc before being forced back to their side. The mode should be perfect for PVE-focused players who want to switch it up a little bit. For additional information on the Gambit game mode, check out the Destiny website.
3) Class Changes
Like most MMORPGs, Destiny 2 has a number of subclasses players can choose from based on their preference. Forsaken seeks to add even more variations to those subclasses with some new Supers that were shown off in the trailer. Gunslinger Hunters will receive “fire knives” as the developers put it, Sunbreaker Titans will be receiving a giant mallet in lieu of smaller hammers, and new Supers were teased for Sentinel Titans, (the bubble is back!) Stormcaller Warlocks, and Voidwalker Warlocks.
4) Awesome New Destinations
Destiny 2: Forsaken’s new area, the Dreaming City, looks to be the most beautiful area yet. The Awakened homeworld is a lush environment full of foliage and looks straight out of a Peter Jackson film. The Tangled Shore is a section of The Reef where only the baddest of the bad congregate. This area serves as the main battleground for the expansion’s main baddies - the Barons.
5) Collections
Collectors rejoice! Destiny 2: Forsaken now allows you to track your weapons, armor, exotic, emblems, shaders, and more through an easy-to-use menu! Those of us who have been searching painstakingly for each and every collectible item can now delete those Excel spreadsheets and track everything in-game. Bungie also promises rewards for those Guardians who take their collecting very seriously.
These new updates seem like a step in the right direction for sure. Fans of the series rejoiced with lines like, “Destiny is saved!” in Twitch chat while the stream was going on. Bungie has tons of new content in store for us in the coming weeks, including some coming at E3. To get up to speed on everything E3 related, check out the Twin Galaxies E3 hub!
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