Bungie is introducing "Wishes" content in Destiny 2 to fill the gap caused by the delay of The Final Shape, offering free raid weapons, class exotics, and materials to all players through completing "high risk" objectives each week, with options including Last Wish raid weapons, class exotics from the past year, and materials such as currency or cosmetics. This move is seen as a generous gesture towards free-to-play or casual players, providing access to previously paid content.
Destiny 2's roadmap for the next five months includes Moments of Triumphs in February, Guardian Games in March, and the launch of Into the Light in April-May, leading up to The Final Shape in June. The PvP Map Pack is expected in May, and the interim content aims to engage both veteran and new players while bridging the gap between expansions.
Destiny 2 concluded its Season of the Wish storyline in an anticlimactic manner, marking the end of a strange year in its storytelling history. The year's content felt like it was not meant to exist, with Lightfall and subsequent seasons inserted to buy time for The Final Shape expansion. The storytelling was criticized for being incoherent and lacking depth, with major plot developments revealed in odd ways and key moments feeling out of place. Despite some good moments, the overall sentiment is that this year's storytelling was largely disappointing.
The author explains why they have become a Gambit main in Destiny 2, citing the short and fast-paced nature of the game mode, the ability to quickly complete bounties and rank up, the diverse play experience compared to strikes, and the creative freedom to experiment with different builds. However, they also express disappointment in the lack of support from Bungie for Gambit, stating that it has been neglected over the years.
The upcoming Season of the Wish in Destiny 2 is receiving little hype and anticipation from both the playerbase and Bungie. This lack of excitement can be attributed to a rough year for Destiny 2, decreased player engagement, recent Bungie layoffs, and a lack of marketing efforts. The absence of pre-orders for seasons is cited as a reason for limited promotion, but other live service games successfully generate hype for upcoming seasons. Concerns are raised about the state of the game leading up to The Final Shape, as the next season is expected to be extended without a significant boost from a 30th Anniversary Event.
Destiny 2 players have solved a complex puzzle in the game's "Imbaru Engine" puzzle room, leading to a cutscene revealing the last wish, the 15th Wish in the Dreaming City. This marks the beginning of Season of the Wish, which will be the last official season of Destiny before the game transitions to a more disconnected model. The artwork for the season showcases new armor and reskinned weapons, hinting at the involvement of Ahamkara and the incubation of an Ahamkara egg. The season is expected to be longer in duration, possibly spanning 6-7 months.
