In this episode, we are going to discuss the imminent release of Destiny 2’s latest Expansion Shadowkeep. We first do a brief recap of the current state of Destiny. Then we will discuss all the new places, items, and changes that we know are coming with Shadowkeep. Finally, we will discuss our hopes for the expansion and where we think it will take Destiny.
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Show Notes
Current State of Destiny
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- There is sooooooo much stuff to do –
- All Exotics quests are still valid,
- All Pinnacle weapons,
- Stories are still valid!.
- PVE – Best state its been in since D2 release
- Last 3 recent RAid still very valid and prove for a good challenge,
- Major events – Black Armoy, Gambit Prime, Reckoning … will have you grinding for a while
- PVP is in a rough place –
- Supers dominate mid to late game –
- Certain weapon types are just not used (scout rifles have been really weak for a while compared to others) – Sidearms are also another example
- There is sooooooo much stuff to do –
What is coming in Shadowkeep?
- New Light – All previous content to Shadowkeep will be free to ANY person that downloads – will have access to seasonal events
- PVP all playlist –
- Strike playlist but only direct access to year 1 strikes
- New story content, exotic quests, raids
- Everyone will start and get their light boosted to 750
- Battle Pass – will have loot for both free players and season DLC buyers season pass buyers
Armor 2.0
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- Mods will be infinite and expanded to have many more options
- Most mods will be tied to your element that your armor is
- Transmogrification ← this will single handling causing farming for ALL previous armors to start again and make them viable
- Make the Guardian look and feel how you want
- Farming for Legendary Mods – behind difficult legendary quests
Back to the Moon
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- Some areas will seem familiar but will have been transformed some since we last saw the moon in d1
- A Crimson Fortress has been built by the hive and nightmares of our past will be there to haunt us
- Season Artifact – Possibility to go to unlimited power level
- Finishing Moves! – Kill enemies with style! Will also provide benefit to the user(finish enemy to spawn heavy brick)
New Raid
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- Heading back to the black garden to stop the vex
PVP Directories getting a rework
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- Glory rate will be achieved via Survival(Ya no more Countdown)
- Quickplay will be changed to Classic Mix – Control, Clash, and Supremacy
- Control only Playlist
Our thoughts on the future of Destiny after Shadowkeep
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In this episode:
Destiny‘s latest challenge is just around the corner as Bungie reveals what Rise of Iron has in plan for the new Wrath of the Machine raid.
At this point in the game all the mysteries and mechanics of the raid have been conquered, as has one of its greatest secrets in the Outbreak Prime exotic pulse rifle. So naturally many fans are looking forward to the next challenge on the horizon, which is the Heroic Mode of Wrath of the Machine. That date has been revealed: The HARD MODE will launch on Tuesday, October 18th at 10 a.m. Pacific.
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