Bungie formally revealed the small print for its upcoming Future 2 DLC The Last Form in the present day, the conclusion of its “Light and Darkness” saga that began all the best way again in 2014. The Last Form will debut on Feb. 27.
Throughout in the present day’s The Last Form showcase occasion, Bungie unveiled extra in regards to the storyline of The Last Form, which can focus closely on The Traveler. The large, mysterious, spherical entity has at all times been current in Future. The Last Form, nevertheless, will take {that a} step additional, with The Traveler asking for assist as The Witness makes use of its gentle to do horrible issues.
Gamers will discover a brand new vacation spot referred to as The Pale Coronary heart, positioned inside The Traveler. Per Bungie, The Pale Coronary heart “will feature nostalgic callbacks from throughout the history of the Light and Darkness Saga, including a version of the original Tower from Destiny. As the first linear destination in Destiny history, The Pale Heart will also gradually evolve.” (that nostalgia, it ought to be famous, it embrace a “mysteriously returned” Cayde-6.)
The Pale Coronary heart can even function a brand new enemy kind referred to as Subjugators, who’re in a position to make use of Stasis and Strand powers. Moreover, The Last Form will provide gamers three new Tremendous talents and Facets – Void for Titans, Photo voltaic for Warlocks, and Arc for Hunters – in addition to new unique weapons, together with the return of some traditional weapons from Future 1.
The Last Form might be obtainable in three editions, all of which at the moment are obtainable for pre-order.
A Change in Format
Along with revealing extra about The Last Form, Bungie additionally delved into different points that may have an effect on the way forward for Future 2 elsewhere. For one, it’s ditching its earlier format of releasing 4 seasons per yr in favor of episodes, which can start in March 2024 shortly after the launch of The Last Form. Bungie says the episodes format will signify “an entirely new approach to storytelling and content.”
There might be three separate episodes in 2024, Bungie introduced, respectively titled Echoes, Revenant, and Heresy. Every episode might be a standalone story instructed in three acts, and every one will discover the “aftermath and fallout of the events of the conclusion of the Light and Darkness saga.” Bungie additionally notes that the episodes will introduce extra content material and rewards “more often than previous Destiny 2 Seasons.”
The change in format appears to be a direct response to participant suggestions, as Future 2 sport director Joe Blackburn lately apologized for Bungie’s poorly obtained August State of the Sport publish.
Season of the Witch
However earlier than Future 2 formally says goodbye to seasons, its newest, Season of the Witch, debuts in the present day. In it, Guardians will proceed to pursue The Witness, confronting outdated allies and enemies alongside the best way.
Per Bungie’s official synopsis: “Savathûn’s ghost Immaru proposes a deal: aid in the resurrection of The Witch Queen and help defeat her sister, Xivu Arath. In exchange, Savathûn will reveal the key to the portal through the Traveler where The Witness is preparing to enact The Final Shape. Guardians will harness arcane Hive magic as they help their ally Eris Morn prepare for the showdown against the Hive god of war by transforming into a Hive god herself.”
Season of the Witch can even introduce a brand new technique of participant development referred to as The Deck of Whispers, which can enable Guardians to customise their loadouts and powers in new methods. As gamers full seasonal actions, they’ll earn playing cards that can be utilized for a custom-made deck of buffs and perks.
Try Bungie’s full recap of in the present day’s occasion right here.
Alex Stedman is a Senior Information Editor with IGN, overseeing leisure reporting. When she’s not writing or enhancing, you could find her studying fantasy novels or enjoying Dungeons & Dragons.
