What you need to know When Destiny 2’s Lightfall expansion launched last month, many players were confused by the fact that its final cutscene featured their Guardian using the Khvostov 7G-02 Auto Rifle instead of their equipped weapon. This weapon is the first one that players can acquire in either Destiny game, and an Exotic […]
Read MoreWhat you need to know Destiny 2 raids are designed with full six-man teams in mind, but many raid encounters can be completed with smaller groups. Intentionally beating encounters with smaller fireteams is called “low manning,” and hardcore PvE players consider it one of the game’s most impressive accomplishments. After rigorously practicing for many days, […]
Read MoreBuilds have always been valuable in Destiny 2, but they’re arguably more important than ever before in the Lightfall era since most PvE activities are tougher than they were previously. Even though you can still get by in low-tier content like Seasonal Battlegrounds and basic Vanguard Operations without using a build, you’ll need a good […]
Read MoreBetween its consistently enjoyable seasonal updates, engaging week-by-week story beats, and the excellence of 2022’s The Witch Queen expansion, Destiny 2 had me feeling incredibly optimistic about its new Lightfall DLC and the future of the game as a whole. The Light and Darkness Saga that started all the way back in 2014 with the […]
Read MoreDestiny 2’s Lightfall expansion introduced a variety of big changes to Bungie’s space fantasy looter shooter, but none are quite as impactful as the arrival of Armor Charge mods. These mods have replaced Destiny 2’s traditional Charged With Light, Elemental Well, and Warmind Cell ones, effectively consolidating many of their effects into one system. Armor […]
Read MoreThroughout the Destiny 2: Lightfall campaign, one of the biggest threats you’ll face are the expansion’s new enemy type, the Tormentors. These hulking Darkness warriors are tanky, vicious, and capable of suppressing your abilities with some of its attacks. Much like the Hive Lightbearers from The Witch Queen DLC, these units should be taken out […]
Read MoreIn the weeks leading up to the launch of the Lightfall expansion, my expectations for it were sky-high. After all, between its consistently well-written seasonal storylines, The Witch Queen’s engaging “Light 3.0” overhauls to the game’s subclasses, and all the top tier loot available, the last two years of Destiny 2 have been some of […]
Read MoreIn Destiny 2’s new Lightfall DLC, one of the best sources of gear in the Neomuna location is the Terminal Overload Public Event-style activity. While it’s generally pretty tough to complete since it involves fighting hordes of difficult Shadow Legion and Vex forces, doing so is an excellent way to get random rolls of Neomuna […]
Read MoreOne of the most exciting things about Destiny 2’s new Lightfall expansion is that it introduces Strand, a new Darkness subclass that allows players to shred their enemies into ribbons on a molecular level. Notably, in addition to being a potent offensive tool, Strand can also be useful for creating a grappling hook, buffing yourself […]
Read MoreWhat you need to know A bug has caused preloads for Destiny 2: Lightfall to become available early for some players. However, installing this update causes the game to softlock, preventing fans from playing. The issue seems to be isolated to PS5 users for now, but Xbox and PC players should keep an eye out […]
Read MoreThe new Lightfall expansion is only a few days away from being available in Destiny 2, and based on everything developer Bungie has shown thus far, it looks like it’s going to be one of the most expansive Destiny DLCs ever made. With a brand new location, campaign, and raid to enjoy along with fresh […]
Read MoreDestiny 2’s newest annual expansion, Lightfall, is now just under a week away from being in the hands of players. Picking up where the narrative of The Witch Queen DLC and its seasons left off, Lightfall will serve as the penultimate chapter of what developer Bungie calls the “Light and Darkness Saga.” Featuring a new […]
Read MoreWhat you need to know Destiny 2’s Heavy Grenade Launchers are getting a 20% damage buff against Champions and bosses in the Lightfall expansion, potentially making them a top choice in the PvE endgame meta. Ahead of Lightfall’s launch, you can get the Wendigo GL3, a fantastic Heavy Grenade Launcher, by farming the Warden of […]
Read MoreWhat you need to know Destiny 2 developer Bungie is adding a Lightfall Campaign Skip Boost when the Lightfall expansion arrives on February 28. This will let players auto-complete the DLC’s campaign and unlock Strand on an alternate character if they’ve finished it once already. This feature addresses the common complaint from Destiny 2’s community […]
Read MoreWhat you need to know Destiny 2 developer Bungie has detailed how it plans to overhaul the game’s weapon crafting systems in Lightfall and beyond. Fewer weapons will be craftable moving forward, with many random roll weapons gaining the ability to be enhanced. This is a three-tier process that will let players spend currency to […]
Read MoreNote: This article contains spoilers for Destiny 2’s Season of the Seraph finale. Destiny 2’s new Lightfall expansion is now only two weeks away, and that means that Season of the Seraph (also known as Season 19), the final release The Witch Queen era, is coming to a close. Ahead of Lightfall’s arrival, developer Bungie […]
Read MoreMany of Destiny 2’s best pieces of gear are Exotics, or rare and unique items with special traits you won’t find on other drops. Exotics weapons are often some of the most effective ones you can wield, and the unique properties of Exotic armor pieces can often be just what you need to elevate a […]
Read MoreDestiny 2’s latest expansion, Lightfall, is only a month away from arriving on Xbox, Windows PC, and other platforms. And once it begins, so too will the fight against The Witness, Emperor Calus, and his Shadow Legion on Neptune. Featuring a fresh campaign with a Legendary difficulty option, a brand new six-man endgame PvE raid, […]
Read MoreDestiny 2’s next major expansion, Lightfall, is only about a month away. Like previous DLCs, a new cooperative six-man raid will become available to players shortly after it arrives on February 28, challenging them to complete difficult and complex PvE encounters for exclusive top-tier weapons and bragging rights. Ahead of Lightfall’s arrival, Bungie has revealed […]
Read MoreThe highly anticipated Destiny 2 expansion, Lightfall, is slated to drop next month on February 28. We’ve known for awhile now that one of the biggest elements of the DLC would be an overhaul to the game’s buildcrafting systems, as they’ve become fairly complicated and a bit confusing over the years. Ahead of Lightfall’s arrival, […]
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