Within the Gamescom In 2022, during a special showcase event, Bungie announced the first details of Destiny 2: Lightfall, the latest expansion for Destiny 2, which will be released on February 28, 2023. Lightfall is the penultimate chapter in Destiny 2's saga of light and darkness and continues the epic story that has been in development for nearly ten years.
Bungie also revealed a new partnership with Epic Games. Destiny 2 is available now on the Epic Games Store, and content from Destiny is appearing in two Epic games: Fortnite and Fall Guys. Fortnite-inspired ornament sets are also being introduced in Destiny 2 - for the first time, original Fortnite characters appear in another video game series.
Lightfall can be pre-ordered
In Lightfall, players will encounter Calus, the malevolent former Emperor of the Cabal, who returns to our solar system with the Pyramid Fleet as an apprentice of the Witness - the cosmic nemesis first introduced in Destiny 2: The Witch Queen. Using "Strang", a brand new subclass, the Guardians explore a new destination - Neptune's shimmering metropolis Neomuna - under attack by Calus' mysterious and powerful Shadow Legion.
Pre-orders for Destiny 2: Lightfall are open now, and anyone who purchases the Lightfall + Annual Pass Edition will immediately receive the Quicksilver Storm Exotic Auto Rifle and more.
During the showcase event, the partnership between Bungie and Epic Games was announced. Destiny is available now on the Epic Games Store. Players who purchase Destiny 2 from the Epic Games Store by August 30 at 19am EDT will also receive the Destiny 2: Bungie 30 Pack for free.
As part of this partnership, Destiny content will appear in two Epic games: Fortnite and Fall Guys. Fortnite players can customize their characters with new outfits of iconic Destiny characters - Commander Zavala, Ikora Rey, and the Stranger Exo - as well as new Destiny-themed cosmetics like back blings, pickaxes, and Sparrow gliders. The Destiny cosmetic will be available in the Fortnite Item Shop tomorrow at 2:00 p.m. ET. Players can also try out a new Fortnite island inspired by the classic Destiny 4 Crucible map Javelin-2, developed by Creator Team PWR using Fortnite creative tools. The island is more than just a remake, it also features "Control Mode" style gameplay with unique weapons and ultimate abilities. The Fortnite island is now live.
Additionally, starting September 17, Fall Guys players will be able to enter the Stumbling Halls with Destiny-themed cosmetics, including Titan, Hunter, and Warlock costumes, a new Spicy Noodle Soup Festival, and more accessories.
Three new Fortnite-themed ornament sets are now available in Destiny 2, featuring a classic Battle Royale outfit design for each Destiny class:
- The Black Knight Titan ornament in the style of the Black Knight
- The Drift-style Painted Kitsune Warlock ornament
- The Eternal Vengeance hunter ornament in the style of Oblivion
The showcase event also featured the new season of Destiny 2 - Season of the Plunderers. Guardians can now jump into the Season of the Scavengers to hunt down Eramis, Kell of Darkness, who has escaped from her prison and is scouring the galaxy for powerful relics. To battle Eramis, the Guardians will assemble a crew of daring adventurers, battle through all-new activities and uncover buried treasure along the way.
Also, over the next week, the Shadowkeep, Beyond Light, and The Witch Queen expansions will be free to download and play on any platform.
Destiny 2: Lightfall
Former Cabal Emperor Calus returns as the Witness' apprentice. Calus' Shadow Legion has overrun Neptune's capital. The Guardians must face her in the city and on her journey discover the hidden threads that bind us and gain the ability to weave them.
The Power of Strang: Lightfall introduces a brand new focus element, Strang. Find the invisible threads that shape reality, grasp them and take control. Harness the power of Strang in ways never seen before in Destiny 2: weave powerful attacks and employ incredible new movement options.
A neon metropolis: Neptune's pristine capital Neomuna becomes your playground. Explore the city's soaring skyscrapers and neon-drenched streets, where danger, beauty and mystery lurk around every corner.
A New Destiny Ultimate Campaign: Discover new abilities and new enemies in the epic Lightfall campaign. Explore Neomuna, battle the Shadow Legion, and face the all-new Tormentors - powerful foes that will test the Guardians to their utmost. For Guardians looking for an even tougher test, there's Legendary Mode, with even more challenges and even better rewards.
Season of the Raiders
In the Season of the Raiders, which is in today Destiny 2 appears, the Guardians will conquer the Star Sea. Eramis, Kell of Darkness, has escaped her frozen prison and is gathering a crew of outlaws to locate powerful relics. To thwart their plans, the Guardians recruit their own crews of outlaws and scoundrels in all-new activities, equip themselves with the revamped Arkus 3.0 subclass, and track down treasure across the system.
New Activities: Embark on exciting quests in brand new activities full of adventure and action without end:
- Ketch Crash: Engage in ship-to-ship combat to stop Eramis and her band of pirates from wreaking havoc across the galaxy in this new 6-player matchmade offensive.
- Expedition: Compile treasure maps, search for treasure, and return to your ship as you fend off enemy pirate crews in this 3-player activity.
- Pirate Lairs: Fight your way through weekly missions and loot powerful relics hidden in the pirate lords' lairs.
Arkus 3.0: Harness the incredible power of the revamped Arkus 3.0 subclass. Wardens can customize their Arc playstyle with Aspects and Fragments, and unleash a storm with powerful new abilities for each class.
Gift of the Thunder Gods: New Guardians can catch up quickly and embark on the adventures of the Season of the Plunderers with the Gift of the Thunder Gods, a free, limited-time chest full of gear. Available to all players, the chest contains two Exotic and ten Legendary items and can be claimed in the in-game HELM.
Revamped Raid "King's Fall"
Also revealed during today's showcase event is the revamped Raid King's Fall, coming to Destiny 2 this week. Originally from the Destiny expansion The Taken King, the raid takes place on the Dreadnaught where players face off against Oryx himself. The Kingfall Raid launches Friday, August 26th and is free to all Destiny 2 players.
To celebrate, Bungie will host the King's Fall Raid World's First Race, pitting teams of six from around the world against each other to be the first fireteam to complete the raid. The race for World's First begins on Friday, August 26 at 19:XNUMX AM PDT.
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