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Destiny 2 Beyond Light Launches
November
10, in the year of our Lord 2020 -- Bungie has announced
that today, the next chapter in the Destiny universe has begun with
the launch of the Destiny 2: Beyond Light expansion, the first in a
trilogy of expansions that marks a new age of Destiny 2 and
reaffirms Bungie’s commitment to Destiny 2 for years to come. In
addition to the launch of the new expansion, a new season of content
also arrives with the debut of Season of the Hunt, which kicks off
its story campaign on November 17.
Both Season of the Hunt and the Beyond Light expansion will continue
the thrilling narrative featuring Guardians in their ongoing battle
to save humanity. In Beyond Light, players will explore the
mysteries of Europa as they battle Eramis, the Fallen Kell of
Darkness, who is determined to control the new power of Stasis to
further her nefarious aims. Meanwhile, in Season of the Hunt,
Guardians will engage in exciting Wrathborn Hunt events as they
battle the hive false god of war, Xivu Arath.
The launch of a new Destiny 2 expansion also means a new raid, one
of Destiny’s pinnacle aspirational activities that requires six
skilled Guardians working collaboratively in sync to accomplish an
achievement greater than any one person could do on their own. The
Deep Stone Crypt raid will launch for all Beyond Light owners on
November 21, kicking off a fan-favorite, worldwide competition to be
the first fireteam to complete the epic raid, which is set on the
icy frontier of Europa. Glory, title belts, and history-making await
the World First six-player fireteam after Bungie’s confirmation of
the official results.
Next Generation
The launch of next generation consoles is this week, and Destiny
2 will be coming to both PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S
next-generation consoles. Purchases of Destiny 2: Beyond Light on
Xbox One (Beyond Light, along with previous expansions Shadowkeep
and Forsaken are also available as part of Xbox Game Pass) will
transfer to Xbox Series X|S for free via Smart Delivery. Purchases
on PlayStation 4 will upgrade to PlayStation 5 for free.
Destiny 2 players will enjoy immediate benefits on next generation
consoles, including faster loading times and cross-generation play.
The next generation optimized version of Destiny 2 will launch on
December 8, and will include features like 4K resolution (Xbox
Series X and PlayStation 5), 60 fps, field of view slider, and more
(Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5).
Destiny 2: Beyond Light
A new power is born out of the ancient Pyramid ship above Europa,
and a dark empire has risen beneath. In the Destiny 2: Beyond
Light expansion, Guardians will explore a changed
universe, with a new destination, new adventures, and even new
powers to explore.
Explore Europa: Jupiter’s frozen moon of Europa is a vast frozen
frontier, full of adventure and mystery. Guardians will brave the
unrelenting storms, infiltrate the Golden Age Braytech facility, and
uncover the secrets that lie deep under the ancient ice.
Wield the Darkness: Stasis has come to Beyond Light. Rooted in
Darkness, Stasis is the first new elemental power in Destiny since
the original game. By wielding Stasis, players will be able to
control the flow of battle using powerful abilities like freezing
and shattering combatants.
The Rise of Eramis: The splintered houses of the Fallen have rallied
and built their new empire on Europa, united under the banner of the
Fallen Kell of Darkness, Eramis. Determined to restore glory to her
people, Eramis has discovered Stasis as the means to achieve her
aims.
Deep Stone Crypt Raid: Guardians will test their skill and teamwork
in this brand new six-person raid, where glorious rewards await. The
Deep Stone Crypt raid opens for Beyond Light owners on November 21
and Destiny fans will be eagerly anticipating the celebration of the
first fireteam to complete the event.
New Onboarding Experience: Explore the re-imagined Cosmodrome in the
new player experience, which has been designed to introduce brand
new players to the exciting world of Destiny 2.
Players can order Destiny 2: Beyond Light now to get instant access
to a special Exotic Ghost Shell, Legendary emblem, and bonus items!
Digital Deluxe owners also receive instant access to the new Exotic
Freeze Tag emote. Destiny 2: Beyond Light is available now for Xbox,
PlayStation, Steam, and Stadia.
Destiny 2: Beyond Light Digital Deluxe Edition
The Destiny 2: Beyond Light Digital Deluxe Edition is available on
all platforms:
Destiny 2: Beyond Light Expansion + Full Year of Seasonal Content (4
Seasons Total)
With pre-order: Exotic Rimed Ghost Shell and Legendary Emblem
Freeze Tag Exotic Emote
No Time to Explain Exotic Pulse Rifle with Exotic Catalyst and
Ornament
Any Other Sky Exotic Sparrow
Season of the Hunt
The new Season of Destiny begins on November 10, and players can
begin earning new Season Ranks immediately. The Season of the Hunt
campaign story begins on November 17. This Season, in the chaos that
follows the disappearance of entire planets, Xivu Arath, the Hive
God of War boldly moves to seize power. If left unchecked, she
threatens a solar system already in turmoil.
Wrathborn Hunts: Hive shrines are appearing throughout the system.
Build and upgrade your Lure to draw Xivu Arath’s lieutenants out of
hiding, then snare your prey and challenge the Hive god.
Hawkmoon Exotic Quest: The return of the fan-favorite Hand Cannon
from Destiny 1.
The Dawning: Time to spread cheer throughout the cosmos with the
annual winter festival event featuring hot baked goods and jolly
rewards. The Dawning begins on December 15.
New Artifact & Season Ranks: The Fang of Xivu Arath provides new
customization opportunities and Power upgrades for Guardians. Both
Season Pass holders and free players can unlock rewards throughout
the Season simply by playing and ranking up.
New Bungie Rewards: Players will be able to unlock the new Seal,
Grimoire, and even a purchasable replica of Hawkmoon.
Destiny 2 is free to play and includes many of the new features
being launched with Season of the Hunt. Season Pass holders have
access to all activities with additional premium rewards and instant
unlocks:
New weekly mission
New Exotic weapon quest: Hawkmoon
Instantly unlocked Exotic Shotgun: Duality
Instantly unlocked Seasonal armor sets for each class
Bonus XP and more
A Destiny 2 Season Pass can be purchased in-game for 1000 Silver. To
get started, players can purchase the Season of the Hunt Silver
Bundle and receive the ‘My Poor Friend’ Legendary emote along with
1,700 Silver (1,000 + 700 bonus Silver) which they can use to
purchase Season of the Hunt, cosmetics, and more!
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