Both New and Returning Characters Will Appear
Destiny 2’s first expansion, Curse of Osiris, is set to release in just over a month on Dec. 5. Despite whetting fans’ appetites for more footage yesterday during Sony’s Paris Games Week media showcase, developer Bungie is still being tight-lipped about what exactly we can expect to see when the DLC finally arrives. Here’s everything we know so far.
Though it’s quite obvious given the name, the first Destiny 2 expansion will take place after the events of the main game and focus on a never-before-seen character called Osiris. Considered the most powerful Warlock ever to live (who just so happens to be part of the Dawnblade subclass, mind you), fans did get to learn about him both in the original Destiny and its sequel, though this will be the first time players will get to meet the Guardian in the flesh. Osiris has gone missing, and it’s up to fans to try and rescue him with the help of the Warlock’s former student, Ikora Rey, and the man’s Ghost companion, Sagira (voiced by Morena Baccarin of Firefly fame), who each guide players through both space and time.
Aside from the aforementioned Warlock Vanguard Ikora Rey, Brother Vance is also set to return. Vance served as the Trials of Osiris vendor in the Vestian Outpost in the original Destiny and is a member of the Osiris cult. In Destiny 2’s upcoming expansion, however, he serves a crucial role in finding Osiris, as he’s the one who shows players the way on the Infinite Forest on Mercury.
Retrieving Osiris is vital in that finding the Warlock is key in preventing an onslaught of Vex from destroying humanity. Indeed, Vex from across various timelines have begun streaming out of a mysterious ancient portal on Mercury, having nothing but human xenocide on their mind. It’s fortunate that Osiris appears to be taking refuge on the very same planet, though it remains to be seen if the two phenomena are related somehow. If anything, players are guaranteed to learn more about the Vex, which up until now haven’t been delved into substantially.
There’s a New Planet and a New Social Space to Explore (For Some Players)
Guardians will be pleased to know that, aside from the aforementioned new planet of Mercury to explore, there’ll be a new social space called the Lighthouse. This goes for some players, at least. Those that were brave enough to fight their way to be crowned champions in Trials of Osiris will have already gained access to this area. For those players that didn’t gain the distinction, the Lighthouse will be a new area where they can catch up with their fellow Guardians.
Aside from that, Mercury will join the rest of the planets already featured in the main game. The setting sets itself apart from other worlds mainly through a bright golden hue, which is good news when keeping level variety in mind. Players will also get to explore the Infinite Forest, which is described as a strange Vex-controlled simulated reality suspended in the middle of time.
A New Level Cap, New Activities, and More Exotics Will Be Introduced
Destiny 2’s new expansion will be providing a great incentive for those fans who feel like they’ve already combed through the game thoroughly, as Curse of Osiris will rise players’ level caps to 25 as opposed to letting it remain at 20 and rise the maximum power level to 330, which is a welcome step up from 305. Bungie has also revealed that new missions, new strikes, new free roam activities, and new raid content are set to appear as well, though exact details weren’t provided. Of note is that a new raid hasn’t been confirmed, though it’s anyone’s guess as to what “new raid content” could imply.
It appears as though exotic weapons from the original Destiny will return too, according to an analysis done by YouTuber Mesa Sean. Telesto, Jade Rabbit, Vex Mythoclast, and the exotic hand cannon are among the arsenal that are reportedly coming back, as evidence from yesterday’s trailer suggests their appearance in the DLC. This wouldn’t be too out of the ordinary, as Bungie did bring back some exotics from the original Destiny to Destiny 2, though the news should be taken as a grain of salt, as the developer has yet to officially confirm anything.
Fans can definitely expect much more information about the expansion to come in the following weeks. Until then, they can only speculate what Bungie may have in store for the Vex-infested future.
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