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We're getting into late October, the spookiest time of year in Destiny 2! The last few years have featured a fun seasonal event dubbed the Festival of the Lost. Here is everything you need to know about Destiny 2’s Festival of the Lost 2021. Festival of the Lost Gone But Not Forgotten Quest Festival of the Lost is a seasonal event that is free to all players. It will run from Tuesday, October 12th to Tuesday, November 2nd, 2021. The event is loosely inspired by holidays such as Halloween and Día de los Muertos. Guardians should first head to Eva Levante in the Tower to pick up the "Gone But Not Forgotten" quest. They will be given a mask that they will need to wear while completing...
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Bungie has been hinting for quite some time that the Forsaken campaign will soon be "vaulted." Their Destiny Content Vault (DCV) provides them with "breathing room" to make improvements to the game and add in new content. We now have confirmation that the much-loved campaign will be entering into the DCV. The Destiny 2 Forsaken campaign and other destinations and activities will no longer be available starting February 22nd, 2022. The Forsaken campaign, Tangled Shore destination, and Year 4 seasonal content, such as the Presage and Harbinger Exotic missions, will be placed into the DCV once The Witch Queen expansion is available. The Proving Grounds strike will continue to be available in Year...
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Destiny 2 fans are excited that the first Grandmaster Nightfall of the Season of the Lost will be available today. However, Grandmaster Nightfalls cannot be accessed by all players as Guardians need a minimum power level of 1345 to be able to enter it. This is what you need to know about increasing your Power Level in Destiny 2. These tips are helpful whether you are preparing for a Grandmaster Nightfall, are a newer player, or simply want to level up your characters. How Power Levels Work in Destiny 2 Every new Guardian begins at a 1100 power level. A Guardian’s Power Level is the average of the Power Level of all their gear and one can only increase their Power Level by finding higher-level...
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Many hints about the storyline of Destiny 2 are dropped in its lore or in other subtle ways throughout the game. The recent reappearance of one particular weapon has Guardians shaking in their boots. It was recently confirmed that Spoiler Alert is a sign that a character will soon die in Destiny 2.**Warning: Major Spoilers Ahead** Spoiler Alert is a Legendary Kinetic Sidearm and its description reads “Someone is going to die.” The description alone is not terribly concerning since you kill a lot of enemies as a Guardian. However, the history of this weapon is what makes its appearance unnerving. Spoiler Alert was originally released alongside the Destiny 2: Warmind DLC in May 2018....
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Nothing can kill a good time while playing video games more quickly than bugs that prevent you from completing quests or activities. No game is perfect, but some bugs are more frustrating than others. The latest Destiny 2 reset brought with it a variety of bugs that have been hampering seasonal quest, challenge, and exotic catalyst completions. The first major bug is related to the Wayfinder's Voyage V. Wayfinder’s Voyage V requires Guardians to use the Wayfinder's Compass and kill Taken with a bow. However, many players realized that the quest only progressed once they had killed Scorn with a bow. This is fairly easily fixed by the player, but is still a bit annoying. Second, many Guardians...
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If it is broken, the Destiny 2 community will find it and likely exploit it. This is especially true at the beginning of a new season when there are new weapons and armor along with buffs and nerfs to existing gear. Two Destiny 2 Exotic armor pieces have recently been disabled in some game activities. The first exotic are the Hunter Radiant Dance Machines boots. This exotic is new to Season 15 and is one that can be obtained as a random drop by completing Legend and Master Lost Sectors. The perk on these boots is as follows: “Dodging near enemies allows you to dodge additional times for a brief period.” Hunter Radiant Dance Machines boots allowed Guardians to dodge an obnoxious number...
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The Destiny 2 Showcase just ended. It was packed with a ton of information about the upcoming expansion, new season, and what to expect from the game in the future. Here is everything you need to know about Destiny 2’s The Witch Queen Expansion, Season of the Lost, and more. The Witch Queen Expansion The Destiny 2 showcase started off with a bang with the official reveal of The Witch Queen expansion. The main antagonist for the expansion will be Savathûn, also known as the “Witch Queen.” She is a Hive god and sister to Xivu Arath, God of War and Oryx, the Taken King. She is also arguably the most dangerous enemy in the game. Guardians will be sent to Savathûn’s...
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There is a little over one week left of Destiny 2’s Season of the Splicer. Although we know nothing about the plot of Season 15, Bungie has provided a lot of information about upcoming weapons, armor, mod, and UI changes. Here is everything you need to know to prepare for Destiny 2’s Season 15. Turn in those Vanguard Tokens Now Guardians should turn in all of their Vanguard tokens before the new season starts on August 24th. The Vanguard reputation system is receiving a much needed update that will resemble the current Crucible and Gambit reputation systems. Vanguard tokens do not provide great rewards, but you will at the very least get some armor and weapon pieces you can dismantle...
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The “epilogue” of Destiny 2’s Season of the Splicer has finally arrived. While the overall epilogue storyline is hardly a surprise, many believe they have spotted an important hint about the future of the game. A long-lost character may be returning to Destiny 2. **WARNING: Major Spoilers Ahead** Guardians can kick off the latest storyline by going to the Eliksni room in the H.E.L.M. There they will hear a message by Lakshmi-2. Lakshmi continues to believe that the Eliksni are a threat and decides to open a Vex portal to banish the House of Light. Lakshmi in the process kills herself and unleashes the Vex on the Last City. Guardians are tasked with finishing one last Override...
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Bungie has hinted they will be revealing some major news about Destiny 2 at their upcoming August showcase. However, Destiny 2 Assistant Game Director Joe Blackburn has offered players some information about what they can expect over the next few seasons. There will soon be new Destiny 2 Crucible maps, modes, and quality of life changes. Bungie will be unveiling two “vaulted” Crucible maps during Season 16. There will then be an entirely brand new map in Season 17 and a remastered map from the original Destiny in Season 18. Blackburn argued that it is no simple matter to create new maps or port old ones. He commented, “When we upgraded our engine with Beyond Light it means we...
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There is one month left of Destiny 2’s Season of the Splicer and Bungie has begun to offer a glimpse into what players can expect for the next season. One of the biggest changes coming to Destiny 2’s Season 15 is cross play. Guardians across Xbox, PlayStation, PC, and Stadia will finally be able to play with one another. Players have been traditionally identified in Destiny 2 by their gamer tags which are created through one’s chosen platform. For example, PC players create their gamer tag, and therefore their name in Destiny, through Steam. However, this will not be possible once cross play is enabled. This is because cross save will also be enabled and Bungie does not want...
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There is approximately one month left of Destiny 2’s Season of the Splicer. While there is plenty of content and activities left in the season, many players have begun to wonder what the next season will bring. A few leaks have appeared here and there on the Internet that may hint at Season 15's content. Dataminers have recently discovered a piece of Exotic Armor that may appear in Destiny 2’s Season 15. Well-known dataminer “Ginsor” tweeted the simple phrase “Thermobaric Greaves.” According to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, “thermobaric” means “containing a charge of fuel designed to ignite and combine with oxygen present in the atmosphere...
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Destiny 2 players are likely familiar with the game’s annual events. Events such as the Dawning, Guardian Games, and Solstice of Heroes offer new challenges and loot each year. The purpose of these events is to engage the player base. However, many players are indifferent or burnt out on these repetitive events. This was especially evident in the Destiny 2 community’s lack of interest in completing the Dawning quests. What can Bungie do to engage players? Here is what we think are the current issues with Destiny 2 annual events and how we think they could be improved. The Solstice of Heroes offers a prime example. Destiny 2 Loot And Activities Need To Be Worth The Grind What...
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Bungie recently dropped a fairly major update to Destiny 2. While the update contains the usual list of fixes, there have also been some changes that have received mixed reactions from fans. Destiny 2 players should expect some changes to the damage capabilities of weapons like shotguns, hand cannons (120 RPM), Exotic Scout Rifle Dead Man’s Tale, and Exotic Linear Fusion Rifle Sleeper Simulant. Updates to Destiny 2 Shotguns and (120 RPM) Hand Cannons Let’s dig into the changes made to shotguns and hand cannons first. Shotguns Increased Aggressive Frame Shotgun cone angle from 4.0 to 4.25 degrees. Reduced Shotgun damage falloff min by 2m. Increased Shotgun damage falloff...
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Another Tuesday, another Destiny 2 reset. However, this particular reset is accompanied by quite a few weapon and raid updates. Here is what you need to know about Destiny 2’s Vault of Glass Master difficulty and reissued Dreaming City and Moon weapons. Vault of Glass Master Difficulty The Vault of Glass (VoG) raid will now officially have a Master difficulty. Master difficulty is needed if you want to complete the final Triumphs that are required for the Fatebreaker raid Seal and title. Guardians who complete the Seal and Title will be able to purchase a Bungie rewards pin. Guardians will also receive the Exotic ship Vaultstrider upon their first completion of the Master difficult VoG...
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Summer is here and that means the Solstice of Heroes is just around the corner. Bungie just dropped a trailer and information about one of Destiny 2’s largest annual events. Here is everything you need to know about Destiny 2’s 2021 Solstice of Heroes. What You Need to Know About Solstice of Heroes Dates, Requirements, and Armor Solstice of Heroes 2021 kicks off on July 6th and ends at weekly reset on August 3, 2021. It is available for free to all players and therefore does not require ownership of the season pass. The only requirement to participate is that new players will need to already have escaped the Cosmodrome and unlocked the Tower. This year’s event will be very...
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Are you a fan of Destiny lore? Do you love storytelling? Then we have a job for you! Bungie is currently hiring a “Destiny Historian” to help catalog and maintain their ever-growing Destiny universe narrative. The responsibilities of the Destiny Historian are quite extensive. One of the main responsibilities of the Historian is to review scripts and work with writers and others to maintain narrative consistency. This is no small task given the size of the Destiny universe. The Historian will also be expected to produce content for internal developers and external vendors, work “with production to manage schedules,” aid marketing, “establish style guides and specs...
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Earlier this week, Microsoft made the surprise announcement to make available an Xbox Series X-styled mini-fridge. Not only does the fridge look amazing, but it can hold ten 12-ounce cans, which should be enough to fuel you with caffeine during long gaming sessions. Now, Bungie is looking to get in on the action with a crazy, gaming-oriented appliance. Feast your eyes on the Destiny toaster, which is the product of a Bungie challenge to its Destiny fanbase. During last year's Gaming Community Expo Livestream, Bungie implored gamers to donate $777,777.77 to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. If the fans surpassed that mark, it would agree to offer an "Official" Destiny toaster. Well, over...
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This week’s Destiny 2 “Path of the Splicer” quest helped to move the plot of the season along. It was revealed this past week that Quria, the Dreaming Mind, is the one responsible for creating the Endless Night that is plaguing the Last City. However, there was another major plot twist that we believe deserves some consideration. Here is our theory about the upcoming plot of Destiny 2’s Season of Splicer. **WARNING: Major Spoilers Ahead** Quira is a commander under Savathûn, the Witch-Queen. The Endless Night is therefore part of Savathûn’s schemes. A lore entry also divulged that Savathûn is disguised as a human being and is present somewhere in...
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Our Spring gaming PC giveaway promotion has come to an end, and we're ready to announce a VERY lucky winner! This giveaway was made possible by the fine folks from three companies that are complete heavyweights in the gaming community: Falcon Northwest, AMD, and Bungie. Thank you sponsors! You rock! With these big 3 working behind the scenes, you knew that this beastly PC gaming rig was going to be a battle station fit for a Guardian. Falcon Northwest built the Talon PC, of course, and it's an all-AMD affair with a potent Ryzen 7 5800X processor and a Radeon RX 6800 graphics card. The rig itself is decked out with elaborate Destiny 2 artwork, which is sure to impress those that follow the...
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Update 5/28/2021: Today is the last day to enter! We know PC gamers are having a hard time getting their hands on the latest and greatest hardware for their rigs. We feel your pain though, and thanks to the immense generosity of our friends at Falcon Northwest, AMD and Bungie, we’re going to do something about it! How, you ask? By giving away an absolutely amazing all AMD-powered gaming PC, customized by the meticulous builders at Falcon Northwest, adorned with awesome Destiny 2 artwork and imagery. Take a look at this masterpiece... Up for grabs is an amazing, one-of-a-kind Falcon Northwest Talon PC with custom Destiny 2 theme, loaded with an AMD Ryzen CPU and Radeon RX 6000 series...
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It has been known for quite some time that Destiny 2 developers Bungie have several games in the works. Unfortunately, we know very little about any of its upcoming games. A recent job listing may shed a little light on what Bungie is working on behind the scenes. Bungie published a job posting for someone to work on a new multiplayer action game. The position is for a “Contract Incubation Sandbox Designer” who would be responsible for helping to design a combat system in an IP (intellectual property) that is still in “incubation.” The job posting drops a few additional fuzzy hints about the game. The new game will be multiplayer and “character-focused.” The...
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