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  • Joining a Destiny 2 clan becomes almost inevitable at some point, since without a clan, it’s extremely difficult to go on raids and clear dungeons.
  • Clan members earn XP and Weekly Clan Engrams through tasks.
  • Destiny 2 Clans can participate in Guided Games to help solo players with raids.
  • Creating a Destiny 2 clan requires a Bungie.net account that is at least 30 days old.
  • Destiny 2 Clan creators must set up a profile, name, motto, and membership rules.
  • Players can only belong to one clan at a time.

Clans are a big deal in online games, especially in ones where you can’t level up quickly or tackle certain things like raids by yourself. Take Destiny 2, for example – it’s got a strong social vibe, and if you’re used to playing solo, you’ll definitely hit some bumps in the road.  This game really focuses on teamwork, requiring players to come together with the right tactics and strategies to tackle raids and other challenges. Joining a clan not only helps with that, but also gives you access to special clan challenges and rewards that solo players don’t get.

If you’d rather not join someone else’s group and are thinking about how to make a clan in Destiny 2 with your own rules, you’ll find some helpful info below to get you started.

About Destiny 2 Clans And Their Features

Destiny 2 clans are not just a social feature. In fact, they are a full-fledged in-game mechanic. What do I mean? Read below.

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Clan Features

Destiny 2 provides many design options that help your clan stand out, including Clan Banner customization that displays your clan’s name and motto. Clan profiles, accessible in Destiny 2 and the Destiny Companion app, serve as the main hub for interaction. It allows for cross-platform clan organization, showing all members’ statuses and gadgets they play on. 

Progression Features

Clan members contribute to their clan XP farming by completing weekly tasks and will receive Weekly Clan Engrams for this. The progress for Destiny 2 clans is reset weekly. Upon reaching certain levels, Clan Perks will be unlocked, which will be available to all members through the Clan Banner item. Clans can also participate in Guided Games to help solo players complete raids in Destiny 2, for which they will receive a separate rating.

Social Features

The default clan text chat channel is available, and administrators can create up to five additional channels accessible via the Destiny Companion app. Each Destiny 2 clan also has a private forum for members only. But honestly, few people use internal communication tools, and all the clans I’ve ever been in had text and voice chats in GameTree and Discord.

Joining/Leaving A Clan

Players can join and leave clans in the game and through the Destiny Companion app. You can only be in one clan. If you wonder how to leave a clan in Destiny 2, you should know that clan founders cannot quit or join another clan until they transfer their founder status to another member or become the last member of the clan.

Clan Management

The clan founder can edit the clan name, motto, mission, and banner. They can also manage settings and appoint administrators with management rights. To function fully and earn experience points (XP), the clan must have at least two members.

Why Join A Clan?

If you’re a solo player diving into Destiny 2, you’re definitely going to want to find a clan sooner or later. This awesome multiplayer game is all about working with others and having a great time. Sure, you can handle the campaign, strikes, and public events on your own or with random players, but when it comes to raids and dungeons, flying solo just won’t cut it. 

Raids aren’t just about running around, blasting enemies, and grabbing loot. Each player has a specific role, and everyone needs to work together based on a game plan. It’s pretty rare to stumble across five other solo players who know the tactics for raids and are actually willing to team up. 

That’s why Destiny 2 clans are super important. The folks in a clan have usually played together, know the strategies, and can help out newbies. They also make grinding through content way more efficient. Plus, being part of a big, friendly crew means you can meet new friends and enjoy your time in the game even more.

How to join Destiny 2 clan step-by-step

How To Choose The Right Clan For You?

There are three ways to get into a good clan. The first is searching for what interests you through the Destiny Companion app. The second way is to go with an experienced clan to a raid through Guided Games. Also, the third way, which I like more, is to search for clans by using GameTree.me app. This way, you can know for sure if you’ll be compatible with the members of your clan, due to taking a personality and gamer DNA test beforehand. If you find a common language, you may join the clan. This way, you will know that this clan is active, and you will not have problems with whom to go for a raid or nightfall.

If you are looking for a Destiny 2 clan, carefully read the descriptions and rules of the available communities. Think about this:

  • How much time do you have to play Destiny 2? Many clans require maximum commitment and frequent co-op play.
  • Are you a results-oriented player or an occasional one?
  • Are you ready for a set game schedule? Are you free on the specified days?
  • Will you participate in various activities and discussions, or do you just need guys to go on raids with?

How To Find And Join A Destiny 2 Clan?

There are several ways to find a suitable clan. These are the options below that I can recommend:

  • Use the Destiny 2 clan finder on the Bungie.net forum or in Destiny Companion.
  • Use platforms that specialize in player matchmaking, such as GameTree.
  • Ask your friends who actively play Destiny 2 for recommendations.
  • Visit thematic subreddits or find Destiny 2 communities on Discord.

Note:

Once you have chosen the clan you like, you will need to send a request to join using the Join Clan button in the game or in the Destiny Companion app. You can also accept the invitation in the Clan menu if you got an invite to a clan in Destiny 2. 

How To Create A Destiny 2 Clan?

Those who do not want to join other clans often ask for recommendations on Reddit on how to make a clan in Destiny 2. In fact, the process of creating your own clan is quite simple and will not take you much time.

1. Log into Bungie.net and Navigate to The Clans Section

First, make sure you have a Bungie.net account or create one. Log in, go to the Clans section, and click on Create Clan. 

2. Set Up Clan Details

To start a clan in Destiny 2, fill out its profile by choosing the official language and creating a name, motto, and tag that reflect your clan’s identity. Set security measures and decide on membership parameters – whether new users can join on request or if it’s invite-only.

3. Design Your Clan’s Identity

I advise you to take both the logo and clan banner design seriously even before you actually make a clan in Destiny 2. This is what potential clan members will see first, and it should all be in harmony and somehow distinguish you from others.

4. Set Clan Rules

Start with basic statements about how everyone should treat each other, as toxicity is a huge problem in online communities. Make sure to lay down some game rules, like which days you want everyone to be active, when raids are happening, etc. The clearer you are about what you’re looking for in your clan, the better your community will be.

5. Invite Initial Members

Knowing how to start a clan in Destiny 2 is not enough – you need to make it active, so start inviting people! The first ones will most likely be your friends. You can also recruit random people you once ran in Nightfall or Strike with. Use any options, from social networks and forums to specialized gaming communities, such as GameTree, to find clan members.

6. Grow Your Clan

Organize events, training, competitions, etc., so that the clan will be active and alive. This is very important! If the players get bored, they will move to another clan with more entertainment.

Requirements For Creating A Destiny 2 Clan

Note:

To make a clan in Destiny 2, you only need a Bungie.net account at least 30 days old. There are no other requirements for clan organizers, so if you are unsure about creating a clan in Destiny 2, drive your doubts away!

Find A Destiny 2 Clan With GameTree

If you want to build a tight-knit team and progress together in Destiny 2, try the GameTree app! It’s a great place to meet other players and find a Destiny 2 clan that fits what you’re looking for. GameTree is an app for gamers, with a focus on multiplayer titles like Destiny, Fortnite, Overwatch, and more. The matchmaking is super quick here, thanks to AI and a huge player base of over a million users. Plus, it comes with a handy messenger and voice chat, which are perfect for staying connected in your clan!

Final Thoughts

Destiny 2 is one of those games where being part of a clan is pretty key if you want to really dive into everything the game has to offer. Plus, being in a clan is a great way to meet new folks and just have more fun. You can create your own clan in Destiny 2 in just a few clicks, but the most difficult part begins then – the development and management of your clan. I hope the advice I gave in this article will help you better grasp how to make a clan in Destiny 2 or jump into an existing one.

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What Is The Easiest Raid In Destiny 2? All D2 Raids Ranked From Easiest To Hardest https://gametree.me/blog/easiest-raid-in-destiny-2/ https://gametree.me/blog/easiest-raid-in-destiny-2/#comments Tue, 30 Jul 2024 06:46:19 +0000 https://gametree.me/?p=8206 đź’ˇ Highlights One of the key features of Destiny 2, which we all love, is raids. These are famous for their puzzles and unique, sometimes confusing mechanics. They require preparation and, most importantly, strong team play. Over 10 years, Destiny has accumulated so much content that it can be overwhelming for new players. To help […]

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  • A raid in Destiny 2 is a PvE activity for 6 players, divided into several phases (encounters).
  • Raids involve solving puzzles with various mechanics, requiring constant player communication.
  • There are 9 raids available in Destiny 2 with the new The Final Shape DLC.
  • Completing a raid rewards players with unique items.
  • Raids come in two difficulties: Normal (for learning raid mechanics) and Master (requiring perfect teamwork and knowledge of roles).
  • Vault of Glass is considered the easiest raid in Destiny 2 for newbies, followed by Deep Stone Crypt.
  • The Destiny 2 hardest raid so far is Salvation’s Edge.

One of the key features of Destiny 2, which we all love, is raids. These are famous for their puzzles and unique, sometimes confusing mechanics. They require preparation and, most importantly, strong team play. Over 10 years, Destiny has accumulated so much content that it can be overwhelming for new players. To help you navigate all this and start with the easiest raid in Destiny 2, I’ve compiled a list of raids available now. 

About Destiny 2 Raids

A raid in Destiny 2 is a PvE activity designed for 6 players and divided into several phases. Below, you’ll find a table with all Destiny 2 raids ranked by difficulty. The key feature of any raid is that a team of players is required to solve puzzles, which include various mechanics and require constant communication from players. You will definitely need voice chat, since you often have to act simultaneously or strictly in turns, performing a specific action in a puzzle. My friends and I use the built-in GameTree chat for this – it has excellent clear sound without background noise.

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How Many Raids Are There In Destiny 2?

With the new The Final Shape DLC, there are now 9 raids available in Destiny 2. After completing a raid, players receive unique rewards.

Raid Rotation

Every week, there is a rotation of dungeons and raids, and the mysterious vendor, Xur, changes his spawn location. The week in Destiny 2 starts on Tuesday, so every Tuesday, the weekly rotation happens at 17:00 GMT/10:00 PT/1:00 ET.

How To Do Raids In Destiny 2?

The raid is designed for 6 people and has two difficulties: Normal and Master. On Normal, the team gets acquainted with the mechanics of the raid, and on Master, the team must act together impeccably, and each member of the group must know their role in different phases. The complexity here is achieved due to the greater number of enemies and their level. The death penalty increases on Master difficulty, and new mechanics are added to the raid. 

Destiny 2’s raids do not have traditional matchmaking. Instead, they are designed for pre-assembled groups of players. However, there is a solution for solo players in the form of Guided Games. It allows you to sign up for a guided raid either alone or with a partner. You are then matched with a group from a specific clan, who will guide you through the raid.

What Is The Easiest Raid In Destiny 2?

We did our research, and most GameTree users and Reddit commenters agree that Vault Of Glass is the easiest raid for newbies. The second-easiest raid in Destiny 2, according to Bungie forum users, is Deep Stone Crypt. I think both raids are ideal for Destiny 2 newbies who have already gotten a bit of a feel for the game and are eager to try a raid. 

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All The Destiny 2 Raids Ranked By Difficulty From Easiest To Hardest

In the table below, I’ve included all Destiny 2 raids ranked by difficulty. Keep in mind that not all raids are available in the base game, and some require a separate purchase of the corresponding DLC.

RaidDLC RequiredLocation to Start the RaidDifficulty
Vault of GlassFree to PlayLegendsEasy
Deep Stone CryptBeyond Light EuropaEasy
Root of NightmaresLightfallNeomunaEasy
Crota`s EndFree to PlayLegendsMedium
Garden of SalvationShadowkeep MoonMedium
Last WishForsakenDreaming CityHard
Vow of The DiscipleWitch QueenThrone WorldHard
King’s FallFree to PlayLegendsHard
Salvation`s EdgeFinal ShapePale HeartHard

Vault Of Glass

Vault Of Glass
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The easiest raid in Destiny 2, which is perfect for beginners or those who haven’t played the game for long. The raid takes place on Venus and has returned to the game from the first Destiny game. There are no complex mechanics, the tasks are quite simple, and you can start this raid even with an incomplete team.

Tip:

Most of the encounters are not about solving puzzles but about clearing the room of enemies, so it is recommended to use Stasis to slow them down.

Deep Stone Crypt

Deep Stone Crypt
Image from Destinypedia

In this raid, which is located on the Europa satellite, only some players will have a specific role. Overall, the raid has fairly simple mechanics that are easy to remember. According to a discussion on Reddit, many users consider DSC to be one of the easiest raids in Destiny 2 to master. However, constant communication and teamwork will still be required to complete the raid.

Tip:

In encounter 3, it is important to have powerful weapons – rocket launchers, swords, and grenade launchers – to effectively deal with Overload Champions.

Root Of Nightmares

Root Of Nightmares
Image from Destinypedia

This raid is located on Neomuna and has a fairly simple mechanic – players need to connect nodes on each side of the room, which are not much different in encounters 1, 2, and 4. The only exception will be encounter 3, which has different mechanics. Beginners may have some problems with raid challenges, but overall, it has fairly simple puzzles that several people can handle.

Tip:

If your team lacks DPS on bosses, I recommend using Rat King or Outbreak Perfected.

Crota’s End

Crota's End
Image from Destinypedia

This Destiny 2 raid is ranked as a medium one and is located on Hellmouth. It requires constantly passing the artifacts to each other and watching your feet to avoid falling into the numerous pits. This raid can be a real challenge for beginners, but it is quite easy for an experienced team.

Tip:

Any death during an encounter with Crota will result in Oversoul being summoned, which will wipe the entire team. Also, when Crota enrages, he will constantly summon Oversoul, so focus damage on him when he appears.

Garden Of Salvation

Garden Of Salvation
Image from Destinypedia

The raid is located in Black Garden and will be a serious test for your team. All party members will have their own role, and due to any mistake, the entire team may be wiped out. In addition, you will meet quite difficult bosses.

Tip:

The easiest boss strategy is to land precise damage on his critical spot, the middle part of the body. Sniper and linear fusion rifles are best for this.

Last Wish

Last Wish
Image from Destinypedia

This raid from my Destiny 2 raid tier list can get on your team’s nerves and requires high concentration. It has unique mechanics that are not repeated anywhere else, require precise execution, and change with each encounter. There is a complex system of symbols, many of which are very similar. 

Tip:

Remember that when you pick up Taken Essence, a debuff will start to be applied to you, and when it reaches 10 stacks, you will die.

Vow Of The Disciple

Vow Of The Disciple
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It takes place on the Witch Queen pyramid ship and is included in the list of the hardest Destiny 2 raids that will test the strength and endurance of the entire team. In this raid, each participant will have their own role, and it also has a complex system of symbols. The main difficulty will be encounter 3, where the team will need to perform their roles quickly and try not to die.

Tip:

If your team loses the Leeching Force buff, you will only have one chance to get it again, as Rhulk will spawn Darkness fragment, and losing the buff again will wipe the team.

King’s Fall

King's Fall
Image from Polygon

This raid, added to the new Destiny 2 season from the first part of the game, is considered one of the most balanced yet hardest raids. It is distinguished by a variety of mechanics and some protracted individual episodes and has good loot drops. 

Tip:

To stun Oryx, only one bomb needs to be detonated per phase. So you only use one bomb and save the rest for the super long DPS phase.

Salvation’s Edge

Salvation's Edge

With the launch of The Final Shape, this is the newest and the hardest Destiny 2 raid, which only one team was able to complete on the day of release. The raid has intricate mechanics, and if the first encounters have moderate difficulty, then encounter 4 will cause many problems. And, of course, the final boss, The Witness, will force you to dodge properly and jump in time.

Tip:

The Resonance timer can easily kill you. Keep Resonance at no more than x2 when acquiring Glyphbreaker.

Looking For People To Participate In Destiny 2 Raids With? Try GameTree

You probably noticed that I often noted the need for interaction between players in this article when describing Destiny 2 raids, both easiest and hardest. Raids in Destiny 2 are designed for a group of 6 people who should ideally be familiar with each other. To successfully complete a raid, you’ll need a strategy, effective communication, and the ability to act as a coordinated team. If you don’t have a group of friends to raid with, GameTree’s matchmaking system can help you find like-minded Destiny 2 players with similar skill levels. An in-built voice chat in GameTree and the option to schedule games in advance will bring even more benefits to your new team! 

Final Thoughts

Raids in Destiny are thrilling and demanding activities that require a well-coordinated team, patience, and time commitment. Each raid is unique, featuring its own mechanics and puzzles, making them worth experiencing. If you want to start with the easiest raid in Destiny 2, you may try Vault Of Glass. Then, you can gradually move to other raids. Refer to the table above in this article to find out the difficulty of the raid and decide whether to go there or not at your level.

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A Complete Destiny 2: The Final Shape Review And Guide https://gametree.me/blog/destiny-2-the-final-shape/ https://gametree.me/blog/destiny-2-the-final-shape/#comments Mon, 15 Jul 2024 17:43:40 +0000 https://gametree.me/?p=7773 The Witness

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đź’ˇ Highlights

  • The Final Shape is really the finale of the Light and Darkness saga
  • This DLC puts an end to the 10-year history of the Destiny franchise.
  • The main villain in The Final Shape is The Witness, which you need to beat.
  • The main location in this DLC is The Pale Heart.
  • Many exotic missions, new raid encounters, and even new gameplay mechanics were added to this DLC to make it epic.

Back in the days of Halo, Bungie showed how to properly make shooters on consoles and how to tell a story so that it becomes a cult one. A lot of time has passed since then, but Bungie remains a company that makes great games, and the Destiny franchise is proof of this. And now, finally, the story is coming to an end. The release of The Final Shape turned out great, and even those who had earlier abandoned the game returned to it. Bungie managed to beautifully and epically end the 10-year Light and Darkness saga. I’ve already played this DLC and am excited to share my Destiny 2: The Final Shape review with you.

About Destiny 2: The Final Shape

PlatformsWindows, PlayStation 4,5, Xbox One, X/S
Price$50
GenreFirst-person shooter (looter shooter)
DeveloperBungie
System requirementsIntel i5 2400 3.4 GHz / AMD Ryzen R5 1600X 3.6 GHz, 8 GB RAM, GTX 1060 6GB / AMD R9 390 8GB, 105 GB available space

The Final Shape is the latest expansion content for Destiny 2, bringing the finale to a story that has been unfolding and ongoing all along. However, this is not the end of Destiny 2 itself; there are new stories and threats ahead. The DLC was released on all major consoles, both current and previous generations, and PC. Read this The Final Shape review further to learn more about the plot, missions, and grand finale.

Destiny 2: The Final Shape Game Overview

Let’s start this Destiny 2: The Final Shape review with some details on the game and plot itself. Destiny was released in 2014, and The Final Shape is the culmination of Bungie’s promised ten-year plan. It serves as the conclusion to the Light and Darkness saga that was the central theme of Destiny and Destiny 2 seasons. The finale of the story and the final boss of this saga is The Witness, an old enemy of The Traveler, who seeks to use The Traveler to freeze the universe, preventing all conflict, decay, or evolution, thus bringing the universe into The Final Shape.

Graphics, Design, And Art Style

Destiny has always been a very stylish and ambitious game. Here, attention is paid not only to graphics but also to the visual artistic content of the game – from weapons, enemy design, and world-building to icon design, hud, and monumental design of locations and various structures. When playing Destiny 2, you always want to, if not take screenshots and record videos of the game, then at least just stop and admire the locations. The artists did a wonderful job in The Final Shape. The game’s signature sound design also doesn’t lag behind.  

Beautifully designed location in Destiny 2 The Final Shape
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Atmosphere And Story

The Final Shape is definitely worth it. It is an emotional and clearly written story where we are immediately given a sense of what’s at stake and go on a journey. Your main goal will be to get to The Witness and prevent it from realizing the eponymous Final Shape – to freeze the entire universe in time for centuries, which, according to The Witness, will bring salvation from entropy and chaos. On your journey, you’ll be joined by a number of characters familiar to all Destiny players. Each character has their own problems and conflicts, making the story lively and emotional, and the splashes of humor in some missions only emphasize this once again. As opponents, a new faction has appeared in Destiny 2 in 6 years: The Dread, who are loyal to the Witness, and their Darkness power makes them more serious opponents than the Hive Thrall.

The Campaign

The Final Shape campaign is designed for 6-8 hours of leisurely walkthrough and includes 7 story missions, such as: 

  • Transmigration; 
  • Temptation; 
  • Exegesis; 
  • Requiem; 
  • Ascent; 
  • Dissent; 
  • Iconoclasm. 

Your main task during these missions will be to stop The Witness from carrying out its plan. You start by walking through the jungle, encountering the forces of The Dread along the way, then gain new Prismatic abilities to take down these enemies and get closer to the doorstep of the Witness in the Iconoclasm mission. And finally, an epic PvE battle awaits you in Excision for 12 players, ending the entire saga of the game’s 10-year history. I must say, The Final Shape is worth it at least because of this PvE battle!

Image from DestinyTheGame Website

When completing missions, two difficulties are available: Normal or Legendary mode. Choosing the more difficult option will help you prepare for the raid, as you will receive an armor set with 1960 strength. The Salvation’s Edge raid is the end of the story campaign as it is here that you will have to fight The Witness and stop it from its plans. If, for some reason, you cannot get in and complete the raid, then you can still finish the fight with The Witness in a separate event. 

In addition to the plot, players will also find a lot of varied end-game content – patrol zones, searching for exotic weapons, and a bunch of different collectibles and secrets.

The Raid

A new raid, Salvation’s Edge, has become available to owners of Destiny 2: The Final Shape. To launch the raid, players must have a power level of 1965 and complete The Final Shape campaign and the Wild Card Exotic quest. The Witness will be the final boss, and defeating it in Salvation’s Edge will complete the story of The Final Shape. Bungie managed to make the final battle with The Witness feel like the big, spectacular, and challenging battle that the story demanded. I must note in my The Final Shape review that the raid requires a team of six players and very well-coordinated co-op play. The raid is filled with new mechanics, difficult battles, and very beautiful locations.

The Finale Mission

The real ending to the entire 10-year story will be unlocked after your team completes the Salvation’s Edge raid. The finale, which opens after the raid, has an incredible scope and epic. Bungie has long wanted to bring Marvel-level scale to Destiny, and with The Final Shape, they’ve done just that. But is Destiny ending with this finale mission? Actually, no, and I’ll explain that further.

The cutscenes are not inferior to The Avengers, and the final culmination of this story is a mission called Excision – a PvE activity for 12 players, which is available even to those who have not completed the raid. The event feels like the most important one in the game world, where 12 people, along with the game’s key characters, are fighting shoulder to shoulder to destroy The Witness. I won’t go into great detail in my The Final Shape review – I’ll just say that it left me speechless!

The Witness - Destiny 2: The Final Shape's new boss
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The Pale Heart

Pale Heart is a huge linear location that is the main location of The Final Shape. Pale Heart is on the other side of the portal that The Witness created at the end of the Lightfall campaign. The main events of the campaign, public events, and many secrets, Lost Sectors, and a bunch of different collectibles that players will need to collect to get exotic weapons are here.

The Exotic Missions

With the release of the new expansion, Destiny 2 also added new exotic weapons that can be obtained by completing special exotic tasks. They are unlocked after completing The Final Shape campaign. I have listed them in my Destiny 2: The Final Shape review.

  • Destined Heroes quest – upon completion of this quest, you will be able to receive Ergo Sum. This is a sword with special ammunition, which is randomly assigned exotic perks.
  • Convalescence: Budding quest – to complete this quest, you can get a Microcosm. It is a unique kinetic-damage Trace Rifle that uses heavy ammo and penetrates enemy shields.
  • Khvostov is the return of a classic weapon with good performance and ricocheting bullets. To get the rifle, you will have to collect Motes of Light and Lost Encryption Bits throughout Pale Heart. In total, you will need to collect 32 items.
  • Dual Destiny quest – upon completion of this quest, each class receives a Prismatic Exotic Class item. This armor piece has two random exotic perks that only work with Prismatic Subclasses.
Destiny 2: The Final Shape Exotic Weapons
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Things I Particularly Liked About Destiny 2: The Final Shape

Destiny 2: The Final Shape is a logical conclusion to the 10-year Light and Darkness saga. Honestly, I absolutely love this add-on and have been binge-playing with my GameTree friends for weeks now. The game is truly incredible, and in this The Final Shape review, I would like to highlight the features I liked the most:

  • This is the best extension that all Destiny fans have been waiting for! The DLC has everything: fan service, humor, and resolution of all the plotlines of the key characters in this saga.
  • I was very pleased with the new enemies, the Dread, which do not let you get bored.
  • A good and difficult raid with interesting mechanics.
  • It’s nice to have raid mechanics in story missions and not just a run from point to point with incidental shootings.
  • The Pale Heart turned out to be a very beautiful location with many secrets, which I enjoyed exploring.
  • The Prismatic subclass update is fun and takes advantage of the game’s many improvements over the years.
  • Endgame activities, the search for exotic weapons, various events, and secrets – all this catches and holds me; I want to continue exploring and finding new secrets.

Things I Didn’t Enjoy Much

  • Pale Heart is a great location, but it has a drawback. This is not a public area, as we are used to in other locations of the game. You are completely alone there, and you cannot meet random players unless you are in a party with someone. Here, I was glad to be playing with my friends from GameTree.
  • Some of the arenas in the campaign missions feel quite compact and cramped. Also, the repetitiveness of the endgame quests can be a bit frustrating.
  • In my humble opinion, there is too much grinding in some quests. Of course, some people don’t see anything wrong with grinding, but it’s my Destiny 2: The Final Shape review and that’s exactly what I hate about modern games.

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So, Is The Final Shape Worth It?

Hell yeah! This DLC has everything to captivate players’ attention and give them answers to their basic questions about the game’s plot. Destiny 2: The Final Shape is the end of the Destiny story that has lasted 10 years. If you’ve been a franchise fan and played the previous parts, don’t miss this final expansion! Even (and especially!) if you were disappointed earlier. It’s full of excitement, epic battles, new weapons, mechanics, and many more. I hope my The Final Shape review has provided you with some insights on the game and you’re on your way to buy this DLC!

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Everything You Need To Know About The New Destiny 2 Season https://gametree.me/blog/destiny-2-new-season/ https://gametree.me/blog/destiny-2-new-season/#comments Sat, 20 Jan 2024 09:38:24 +0000 https://gametree.me/?p=4860 đź’ˇ Highlights Destiny 2 is an online multiplayer first-person shooter created by Bungie and published by Activision. It was released in 2017. I have admired this game since its launch. For me, it’s one of the best sci-fi FPS video games so far! There are not many such stunning games with great lore and interconnected […]

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  • The new season of Destiny 2 The Final Shape will be released on June 4, 2024.
  • The Final Shape will replace seasons with episodes, so Season of the Wish is basically the last season of Destiny 2.c
  • It will be the final chapter in the Light and Dark saga.
  • The Bungie team is working on refining the content and mechanics of the game, this is why the new season is taking longer than usual.
  • It will likely be the last major expansion in the current storyline of Destiny 2.
  • The expansion’s title, The Final Shape, suggests it will conclude the ongoing conflict between the Light and Dark powers in the game’s universe.
  • The expansion will introduce new locations, missions, weapons, and gear for players to explore and collect.
  • It will also likely include new subclasses and abilities for each of the three player classes: TitanHunter, and Warlock.
  • The Final Shape will be available on all platforms where Destiny 2 is currently playable, including PlayStationXbox, and PC.
  • Players who own the Destiny 2 Annual Pass or purchase The Final Shape separately will have access to the new content.

Destiny 2 is an online multiplayer first-person shooter created by Bungie and published by Activision. It was released in 2017. I have admired this game since its launch. For me, it’s one of the best sci-fi FPS video games so far! There are not many such stunning games with great lore and interconnected worlds, you know. Right now, Destiny 2 new Season of Wish is on air, but the long-awaited The Final Shape season is on the road, so let me share everything I’ve learned about it. 

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Destiny 2 New Season Updates To Expect

Like many other Destiny 2 fans, I’m really looking forward to The Final Shape, which has officially been delayed until June 2024. However, Destiny 2 Game Director Joe Blackburn shared information about what we’ll witness throughout the season until the DLC is released. I have collected these theses into one list.

  • The upcoming matchmaking system will dramatically change the way Guardians play Destiny 2.
  • There will be many changes in PvP: modifiers from Checkmate will appear in core Crucible playlists. Crucible Map Pack will be released in May with three maps: Europe, Neomuna, and Terraformed Pyramid, and they will be quite large. 
  • The Season of the Wish will end in February, and then there will be other events for players until June. In particular, in February, Moments of Triumph will start with a series of weekly quests named Wishes. In March, the annual Guardian Games will take place. A new period called Into the Light will last between April and May. It will be free for all to prepare themselves for the Destiny 2 next season. 
  • A new Prismatic subclass will allow Guardians to switch between Arc, Solar, Void, Stasis, and Strand damage types. Entering the Transcendence state unlocks a new grenade ability and weapon damage bonuses.
  • Exotic class items will be introduced, enabling players to steal perks from other Exotics and merge them into one powerful piece of armor. Each class item will roll with two random Exotic perks.
  • Examples of Exotic class item combinations include the Titan Mark Hunter Exotic Cloak, which combines the perks of Spirit of the Star Eater and Spirit of the Ophidian, and the Warlock Exotic Bond, Solipsism, which includes perks previously exclusive to Hunters and Titans.
  • The Final Shape will introduce new enemy units called Subjugators, new Super abilities for each class, and a new Raid to fight the Witness. 

Content That Will Be Cut from Destiny 2 when The Final Shape launches

Destiny 2 is undergoing significant changes with the release of The Final Shape expansion on June 4. Several elements will be removed to make way for new content. 

  • Most Into the Light content will be removed, including the Hall of Champions social space, Arcite 99-40 quests, the ability to obtain the BRAVE title, and special “shiny” drops of the BRAVE arsenal1
  • The Pantheon Challenge activity will be removed1
  • All seasonal activities and vendors from Lightfall’s seasons will be removed, as the seasonal format is changing.
  • Legendary Shards, an iconic currency, will be completely removed so players should spend them before then.
  • Weapon sunsetting, a controversial mechanic that limited older weapons, will be removed, making them viable again.

We’ll be updating this guide as soon as new details are out, but for now, let’s recap. what we’ve had in the current season. Are you with me?

Destiny 2 Next Release Date And Storyline Details

The current season of Destiny 2, named Season of the Wish, launched on November 28, 2023. Season of the Wish will also be the last season of Destiny 2, as The Final Shape will then replace seasons with episodes. I also want to note that Season of the Wish will be the longest season in Destiny 2 history, as The Final Shape has been delayed by three months, setting it’s release date to June 4, 2024.

The plot of the Destiny 2 new season, in my opinion, is key for the whole game because it is in it that the Guardians will finally be able to go after the Witness, safely passing through a huge portal in the Traveler. The plot revolves around the queen of the Awoken, Mara Sov, a warlock named Osiris, and the spirit of a powerful Ahamkara named Riven of a Thousand Voices.

The story begins with Riven of a Thousand Voices inviting players to come through her lair and claim the last clutch of Ahamkara eggs. In return, she will grant the Fifteenth Wish. This will take Destiny 2 players on an exciting adventure into the underground world beneath the Dreaming City, finding treasures and destroying Riven’s enemies along the way.

New season of Destiny 2

What To Expect From Destiny 2 New Season Of The Wish

The Destiny 2 new season has given all fans a lot of amazing stories and unique activities. If you’re just getting started with this season, I’ll outline below what you can expect.

  • Warlord’s Ruin – a D2 new dungeon that is part of the endgame content for Season 23.
  • Dawning – a special annual event dedicated to the Christmas holidays. Started on December 12.
  • Starcrossed – a special exotic quest for Season 23. Users will receive a new exotic weapon – a string bow in the first slot called Wish-Keeper. 
  • Moments of Triumph – a special annual event dedicated to the end of the game year. It will start in February.
  • The Guardian Games – a special annual event in which three main classes compete against each other by fulfilling certain conditions.
  • Destiny 2: Into the Light – a new period in the game’s life designed for seasoned veterans and new users. It will run from April to May before the launch of The Final Shape and will apparently bring new rewards with it.

In addition, players can expect improvements in the Destiny new season, for example:

  • Group selection: six years after the release of Destiny 2, the developers finally added an in-game LFG system for assembling a group. So far, they have added its beta version and the full release should take place at the end of January 2024.
  • Title: they added a new seal that allows you to get the Wishbearer title.
  • Achievements: a huge number of different achievements have been added.

New Weekly Missions

Players can complete time-limited missions each week in the new Destiny 2 season to earn additional perks and exotic weapons.

For example, the recent Week 8 brought the following quests:

  • Better Half: Complete “Starcrossed” in Legend difficulty. 
  • Nest Egg: Complete The Coil and access the Chamber of Wishes. 
  • Ritual Ornament: Acquire any ornament for the ritual weapon. 
  • Taking all challenges: Complete weekly playlist challenges. 
  • Fleeting Glory: Complete Competitive Crucible matches for bonus progress. 
  • Life Dispersion: Defeat enemies with Solar, Stasis, and Strand subclasses in Gambit for bonus progress. 
  • Kinetic Forces: Get final blows with Kinetic weapons for bonus progress.

For completing these missions, I got Bright Dust and Challenger XP rewards. Every week throughout the new Destiny 2 season, new missions must be completed if you want to receive bonus progress.

New Seasonal Activity – Riven’s Lair

Riven’s Lair is the first seasonal activity, which is a much simpler version of the second activity without any additional mechanics. Its essence is that a group of 3 gamers needs to complete 4 stages, each with its own task:

  • The first is to activate 3 plates.
  • The second is to go through the arena with opponents.
  • The third is to activate 3 plates.
  • The fourth is to defeat the final boss.

In my opinion, this activity exists for only one purpose: to quickly get random seasonal loot, without any special effort. There is a daily weekly rotation of stage variations.

Destiny 2 new season activities

The Coil is the second activity in the Destiny 2 new season, which I would even call the main one. In my opinion, it is very interesting, unusual, exciting, and quite complex. The latter is expressed in a set of main tasks and 10 modifiers, among which there are the following special options:

  • The overall difficulty is adjusted to the group. Simply put, the larger the group, the more difficult it is.
  • The light level of opponents in each subsequent section increases by 5 from yours. In other words, they will always be stronger than you.
  • You have 21 resurrection charges; if they run out, the group automatically returns to orbit.

The essence of the activity is quite simple: you need to go through 4 sections, each of them consisting of 4 stages, as in the first activity. That is, activate 3 plates, then go through the arena with opponents, activate 3 plates again, defeat the final boss, and return to the room with Riven.

New Season Pass Rewards

As you buy the Season Pass, you get a rewards roadmap. The rewards are unlocked during the D2 new season, as you progress and improve your rank. There are a stunning 100 ranks, each coming with its own perk. The Season Pass rewards include XP boosts, engrammes, upgrades, exclusive loot, etc. For example, the Dragon’s Breath Exotic Rocket Launcher I’m covering later in this article becomes available when you get Rank 35. 

The Witcher Collab

As a big fan of The Witcher books, series, and especially the video games, I was very happy about this collaboration event in the Destiny 2 new season. Here’s what awaits you:

  • Barrel Bath: your character, like Herald, basks in a barrel of water. This can be bought exclusively for silver. The price is 1200.
  • Flood of Anger: finishing move in the Witcher style. The character uses the Igni or Aard sign and then strikes with the sword. The price is 1000 silver.
  • White Wolf: a skin for armor in the Witcher style. I think it looks very nice, which makes it especially sad since the skin is sold for 2000 silver.
  • Roach-VGH: a bike. This item, together with the Wolven Storm ship and the Wolven Shell ghost, is included in the set for 2500 silver.
  • Profile background with the logo of the Wolf school: it is given for completing an achievement called Sword and Signs. It’s quite simple, as you only need to kill 100 enemies with a sword and 50 with fire melee abilities.
Destiny 2 new season collab

New Artifact (Queensfoil Censer)

The seasonal artifact this time is the Queensfoil Censer item and it contains different passive mods. The perks include the following:

  • Anti-Barrier Sidearm;
  • Unstoppable Hand Cannon;
  • Unstoppable Bow;
  • Overload Auto Rifles;
  • Overload Pulse Rifle;
  • A mod that increases damage when you play alone;
  • 2 mods to enhance perk outcomes, including new weapons;
  • A mod to increase the damage against the possessed and the despicable;
  • 6 almost perfectly linked mods for the solar subclass;
  • 2 linked mods for the Stasis subclass;
  • 2 linked mods for the Strand subclass.

New Dungeon: Warlord’s Ruin

If you’ve wondered, when was the new dungeon released in Destiny 2, it was on December 1, 2023. Warlord’s Ruin Dungeon became the most recent addition to Destiny 2’s dungeons. This dungeon offers players a chance to earn rewards by engaging in multiple encounters and completing the dungeon. Warlord’s Ruin can be farmed for unlimited loot, allowing for multiple runs each week. However, I must note that similar to other Destiny 2 raids and dungeons, the Warlord’s Ruin Exotic can only be farmed once per character each week.

New Legendary Weapons

Players will get a great selection of brand-new weapons in the Destiny 2 new season. All legendary weapons are craftable. Here’s the full list:

NameTypeDamage
AppetenceTrace RifleStasis
Scalar PotentialRapid-Fire Pulse RifleArc
LethophobiaLightweight BowVoid
SuperclusterSlug ShotgunStrand
Scatter SignalRapid-Fire Fusion RifleStrand
Doomed PetitionerLinear Fusion Rifle Void

The Returning Legendary Weapons

Destiny 2 has brought back some of the most popular weapons that fans have loved in the past. These weapons are in line with the Season of the Wish theme and include the Dreaming City weapons. You can find them in the Blind Well, the Shattered Throne, and the Ascendant Challenge chests. Here is the complete list of the returning weapons:

NameTypeDamage
TigerspitePrecision Auto RifleKinetic
Waking VigilAdaptive Hand Cannon Arc
SleeplessHigh Impact Rocket Arc
VouchsafeLightweight ScoutVoid
Retold TalePrecision ShotgunVoid
Twilight OathRapid-Fire Sniper Solar
Abide the ReturnAdaptive SwordSolar

Dragon’s Breath Rocket Launcher Return

During the Destiny new season, players can receive various rewards, including legendary weapons, Deepsight Harmonizers, boosts, crafting materials, and nice armor ornaments. Additionally, Season Pass holders can unlock the Seasonal Exotic, which is a reimagined version of the fan-favorite Dragon’s Breath.

Seasonal Exotic & Seasonal Armor

Each Destiny 2 new season usually introduces one new Exotic armor piece for each class, while full expansions like Lightfall tend to include two pieces per class. Unfortunately, some Seasons don’t include any new Exotic armor at all, which is a disappointment. For example, we didn’t get any new Exotic armor in the Season of Arrivals. The same goes for the Season of the Wish, which means we won’t have any new Exotic armor pieces for seven months until the release of The Final Shape DLC.

Citadel PvP Map

Forsaken’s Citadel map returns to Crucible playlists in Season 23 as part of Bungie’s “reprisal map efforts.” The developers hope to relive “great memories of dominating Control matches” in the Dreaming City during the season.

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Fireteam Finder – New Destiny 2 Matchmaking System

Season of the Wish has introduced a new Fireteam Finder system into Destiny 2. With this new feature, players will have an in-game LFG option to find a team for Raids, Dungeons, Nightfalls, Trials, and more. Currently, the feature is undergoing its first stress test, and Bungie collects feedback for gamers to continue working on it until its release in January or February.

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More Updates Coming With Season Of The Wish

No new events in Season of the Wish exist beyond those described above. All new features and missions are prepared for Destiny 2 next season (rather, episode) coming in June 2024. However, some minor technical updates are still planned.

Game Stability Improvements

In recent seasons, players have been experiencing several technical issues in Destiny 2, and to resolve them, Bungie decided to release several major updates. Their list for the next season of Destiny 2 looks like this:

  • Reducing the maintenance and deployment downtime windows; 
  • Enhancing the response procedures for incident recovery to hasten the restoration of Destiny 2 online as soon as possible when incidents happen;
  • Focusing on more extensive and comprehensive architectural improvements to increase the service stability.

Conclusion

Destiny 2 is a fairly old game with a huge community. The game has its strengths and weaknesses, but it would be foolish to deny its popularity. I enjoy its Sci-Fi setting and genre, combining looting, shooting, and MMO. Although you need to study the world of the game not only directly during the gameplay but also through guides, I really like it and The Season of the Wishes in particular. My teammates and I, whom I met on GameTree, have already played over 100 hours of Destiny 2. So, enjoy the new story, complete exclusive quests, and wait for Destiny 2 next season (well, not season but episode) with me!

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