https://www.thegamer.com Played by millions worldwide across several platforms, Destiny 2 is a free-to-play first-person shooter that brings something new to the MMO space. Here you'll find the latest news, guides, and features on Bungie's constantly expanding sequel. Tue, 30 May 2023 21:15:22 GMT en-US hourly 60 Destiny 2's Season of the Deep includes a new Artifact that greatly buffs the effectiveness of Arc, Void, and Strand. This season's Artifact offers some of Destiny 2's strongest passives yet, including the return of fan-favorites such as Lightning Strikes Twice and Counter Charge.

]]> Wed, 31 May 2023 14:00:16 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/destiny-2-season-of-the-deep-artifact-mods-explained/ After years of constant updates and expansions, Destiny 2 has seen the rise and fall of certain weapon archetypes. The meta has shifted dramatically over the game's lifespan, ranging from buffing certain weapon archetypes or nerfing others into obscurity.

]]> Tue, 30 May 2023 23:30:16 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/destiny-2-best-pve-sniper-rifles-ranked/ Destiny 2: Lightfall is the penultimate chapter in the Light and Darkness saga. The Witness is here, and it will stop at nothing to get its way. Join the Vanguard and help fight against Emperor Calus to stop the Witness' plan and save the Traveler. Uncover the secrets of Neomuna, master the powers of Strand, and help prevent the second Collapse.

]]> Tue, 30 May 2023 23:00:27 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/destiny-2-complete-guide-walkthrough/ One of Destiny's most iconic weapon types is Rocket Launchers. Ever since Gjallarhorn was introduced in the first game, fans have wanted a similar powerhouse Rocket Launcher in the sequel.

]]> Tue, 30 May 2023 22:30:25 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/destiny-2-top-best-rocket-launchers-ranked/ Destiny 2 saw a rework to Iron Banner in Season of the Haunted. This week-long PvP event has seen a fundamental reputation and reward overhaul, and Season 17's Iron Banner is using Rift as its game type instead of Control. Saying Iron Banner got overhauled would be an understatement.

]]> Tue, 30 May 2023 21:45:23 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/destiny-2-iron-banner-rift-challenges-rewards-guide/ Destiny 2's Season of the Deep enters its second week with a new set of Seasonal Challenges. Each week, Bungie releases a new set of time-limited Triumphs that grant a massive bundle of XP and Bright Dust when completed. If you're looking to finish your Season Pass or save up Bright Dust, Seasonal Challenges are the way to go.

]]> Tue, 30 May 2023 21:15:22 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/destiny-2-season-of-the-deep-week-2-seasonal-challenges/ Destiny 2 introduced a few new weapons types into the Destiny sandbox. These included Submachine Guns, Linear Fusion Rifles, Trace Rifles, and Grenade Launchers.

]]> Tue, 30 May 2023 20:31:17 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/destiny-2-grenade-launchers-ranked/ No weapon category is more popular in Destiny 2 than Hand Cannons. Their versatility and great damage make them a fan-favorite among most of the community. Even after blanket range and perk nerfs, these weapons are still the preferred Primary among many Crucible veterans.

]]> Tue, 30 May 2023 17:30:16 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/destiny-2-best-hand-cannons-pvp/ Hand Cannons are the most iconic weapons in Destiny. Taking inspiration from revolvers in real life and the Magnum from Halo, Hand Cannons are high-damage weapons that can handle almost any situation from close to medium range.

]]> Tue, 30 May 2023 13:30:15 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/destiny-2-best-hand-cannons-pve/ Most of Destiny 2's weapons can be enhanced by Masterworking them. When a weapon is Masterworked, it gain additioanl properties such as bonus stats or new perks. Legendary weapons also receive a +10 increase to a random stat that's rolled when the weapon is obtained.

]]> Mon, 29 May 2023 19:15:16 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/destiny-2-all-exotic-catalysts/ Destiny 2: Lightfall overhauled how buildcrafting works. Besides getting access to Strand and some new Light subclass Fragments, the entire armor mod system has been streamlined to make buildcrafting easier than ever. If you've always wanted to create the ultimate PvE or PvP build in Destiny 2, now is the perfect time to jump in.

]]> Mon, 29 May 2023 18:45:16 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/destiny-2-armor-charge-mods-explained/ Destiny 2's Season of the Deep features dozens of new weapons for Guardians to chase, ranging from entirely new Exotic guns to some fan-favorite reprisals from Season of the Drifter. Fans of nearly every weapon archetype have something special they can chase this season, either from this season's new Salvage activity or fishing minigame.

]]> Sat, 27 May 2023 14:30:17 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/destiny-2-season-of-the-deep-weapons-spare-rations-loaded-question/ Guardians have been called to explore the depths of Titan's Arcology in Destiny 2's Ghosts of the Deep dungeon. Those that own the Lightfall Dungeon Key will be able to explore the depths of Titan's ocean to uncover the remains of a long-defeated foe and some powerful new weapons. If you're interested in a Stasis Wave-Frame GL or a Rapid-Fire Glaive, Ghosts of the Deep is a dungeon you'll want to farm.

]]> Sat, 27 May 2023 13:30:17 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/destiny-2-ghosts-of-the-deep-dungeon-encounters-hidden-chests-guide/ The most shocking moment of this week’s PlayStation Showcase was, without a doubt, the resurrection of Destiny’s long-deceased Hunter Vanguard, Cayde-6. In a teaser trailer for next year’s Destiny 2 expansion, The Final Shape, it was revealed that Ikora will reunite with Cayde on the other side of the portal that the Witness carved into The Traveler at the end of the Lightfall campaign. Cayde’s mysterious return more than five years after his execution at the hands of Uldren Sov is a huge surprise, and one that Destiny fans will surely have mixed feelings about. I never wanted Cayde to come back from the dead, but I’m so happy that he did.

]]> Thu, 25 May 2023 23:08:50 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/destiny-2-cayde-6-alive-the-final-shape-trailer/ Destiny 2's Season of the Deep is here, complete with two new activities to complete and some massive changes to the sandbox. What hasn't changed much is the Seasonal Challenge system. These time-sensitive Triumphs serve as your main source of XP and Bright Dust throughout a season, accessed through the quests tab in your menu.

]]> Thu, 25 May 2023 02:30:16 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/destiny-2-season-of-the-deep-week-1-seasonal-challenges/ In news that shouldn’t surprise anyone at this point, the launch of Destiny 2’s Season of the Deep wasn’t the smoothest. The scheduled maintenance window, which was meant to end at 10am on Tuesday, was extended by an hour. Then it was extended another hour, then it was extended again until it finally launched sometime around 12:30pm. Once players could get into the game, many found themselves disconnecting from servers and getting kicked back into orbit. As if on cue, complaints started to fill up the replies of the Bungie Help Twitter account.

]]> Thu, 25 May 2023 02:07:16 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/i-cant-hear-the-destiny-players-complaining-because-im-too-busy-fishing/ Last year’s Witch Queen expansion ended with Season of the Seraph, which is probably my favorite season of Destiny ever. Everything about it was exceptional. Season of the Seraph had an exciting and unpredictable story that had us working with sworn enemies to rebuild an AI that can destroy worlds, only to have the rug pulled out from under us in the 11th hour - and I was absorbed by every second of it.

]]> Thu, 25 May 2023 00:59:16 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/destiny-season-of-the-deep-expecting-too-much/ Destiny 2: Lightfall gives Guardians access to the powers of Strand, a Darkness subclass that weaves the fabric of reality into deadly abilities. Guardians who wield this subclass get access to grappling hooks, devastating melee abilities, and excellent crowd control effects. Players looking to create an ability-centric build can't go wrong with Strand.

]]> Thu, 25 May 2023 00:50:15 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/destiny-2-strand-aspects-fragments-unlocks/ Destiny 2's Season of the Deep has overhauled how its vendor upgrade system works. Most seasons include a 3x7 upgrade grid where players unlock weekly perks through Seasonal Challenge currencies. This season has done something slightly different.

]]> Wed, 24 May 2023 23:00:17 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/destiny-2-season-of-the-deep-vendor-upgrades-guide/ Bungie has given us our first teaser for The Final Shape, Destiny 2's final expansion following Lightfall. According to the teaser, we'll learn more during the Destiny showcase later in August. Oh, and also, Cayde's back.

]]> Wed, 24 May 2023 21:42:14 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/cayde-returns-in-destiny-2-the-final-shape/ Every new season in Destiny 2 raises the Power level cap by a certain amount. Most seasons will raise the Power cap by 10, but seasons tied to expansions raise this cap by much more. Season of the Plunder follows this trend by increasing Destiny 2's Power level maximum up to 1,810 Power.

]]> Wed, 24 May 2023 02:10:15 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/destiny-2-how-to-reach-max-power-level-quickly/ Every new season in Destiny 2 introduces a new matchmade activity for Guardians to farm. In Season of the Deep, players will be returning to Titan and assisting Sloane's operation by participating in the Salvage activity. Players will work alongside the Drifter to stop the Hive's various rituals and thwart Xivu Arath's plans.

]]> Wed, 24 May 2023 01:40:16 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/destiny-2-season-of-the-deep-salvage-activity-guide-rewards/ When you need a break from salvaging Golden Age tech on Titan and diving into the depth of Kraken Mare, Destiny 2 has another, much more casual activity in Season of the Deep. Follow the main quest and you'll eventually be directed to visit Hawthorne, who will get you set up with a fishing rod and bait so you can live out your dream of becoming the Vanguard's greatest fisherman. Finally, Destiny 2 is a real MMO.

]]> Wed, 24 May 2023 00:31:41 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/destiny-2-season-of-the-deep-fishing-guide/ Destiny 2's Season of Defiance gives Guardians a chance to become Queensguard. This season features a new title for players to chase, and it's arguably one of Destiny 2's harder title farms due to one specific challenge. Completing the Avalon Exotic mission on Legend difficulty is no easy task for most.

]]> Mon, 22 May 2023 21:16:15 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/destiny-2-queensguard-title-guide/ Destiny 2's Season of the Splicer has added four new Legendary Lost Sectors for Guardians to conquer. One of these Lost Sectors, the Quarry, is one of the easiest Lost Sectors you can farm on Master difficulty.

]]> Mon, 22 May 2023 19:45:16 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/destiny-2-the-quarry-master-lost-sector-guide/ Destiny 2 has a lot of resources you gotta manage. There are Legendary Shards, Enhancement Cores, Enhancement Prisms, Recon Data for Season of the Hunt, Herealways Pieces introduced in Beyond Light, and a specific resource for each of the game’s many destinations.

]]> Fri, 19 May 2023 19:46:16 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/destiny-2-farm-glimmer-fast/ Destiny 2: Lightfall has added three new Lost Sectors to the Legendary Lost Sector rotation. These Neomuna Lost Sectors are effectively miniature strikes, featuring over a hundred enemies and even mechanics. Completing these Lost Sectors on Legend and Master difficulty can prove difficult for more players, especially newcomers.

]]> Thu, 18 May 2023 22:30:15 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/destiny-2-gilded-precept-master-lost-sector-guide/ Destiny 2's Season of Defiance is wrapping things up with the Guardian Games, a yearly spring event where all three classes compete to see which one is best. Outside the new playlist activities, Guardians can work towards earning some new weapons and this year's Champ title. If you're someone that wants a fairly easy title in their collection, Champ should be on your radar.

]]> Thu, 18 May 2023 00:45:16 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/destiny-2-guardian-games-champ-title-guide/ Destiny 2: Lightfall added three new Lost Sectors to the Legendary rotation. All of Neomuna's Lost Sectors are significantly longer than other destinations, featuring nearly 100+ enemies and pacing that mimics what you'd expect from a strike. This can make clearing these on Master a challenge, but it's far from impossible.

]]> Wed, 17 May 2023 22:30:17 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/destiny-2-hydroponics-delta-master-lost-sector-guide/ Destiny 2: Lightfall added three new Lost Sectors to the Legendary Lost Sector rotation. Thrilladrome is one such Lost Sector. Taking place in a gaming arcade, Thrilladrome features dozens of Vex enemies and a fairly difficult boss room. The good news is the final boss can easily be slain with a certain strategy, allowing you to farm this Lost Sector in a few minutes.

]]> Wed, 17 May 2023 00:35:14 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/destiny-2-thrilladrome-master-lost-sector-guide/ On the Verge is the fifth mission in Destiny 2: Lightfall's main campaign. This is the mission where Guardians get to truly embrace the powers of Strand and experiment with its core abilities. While we've covered everything about Strand in our Strand subclass guide, this mission also serves as an excellent tutorial for using this subclass' core abilities.

]]> Mon, 15 May 2023 17:15:17 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/destiny-2-lightfall-on-the-verge-legendary-guide/ Destiny 2: Lightfall's campaign features some of the franchise's toughest missions. Breakneck is one such mission, tasking Guardians with fighting an entire army of Vex and Cabal in arenas that feature minimal cover. Completing this mission on Legendary or Master is a serious task for most, but it's possible to turn Breakneck into Lightfall's easiest mission with a single glitch.

]]> Mon, 15 May 2023 15:16:16 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/destiny-2-lightfall-breakneck-legendary-guide/ Destiny 2: Lightfall's campaign features eight unique missions that span across Neomuna. The third mission in this campaign, Downfall, is a somewhat short mission that gets players accustomed to fighting Tormentors and using the Grapple grenade with Strand. Those attempting this on Master will face many Unstoppable Champions, but the mission itself is far from difficult.

]]> Sun, 14 May 2023 19:15:15 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/destiny-2-lightfall-downfall-legendary-guide/ Destiny 2: Shadowkeep made many drastic changes to the game's sandbox and loot system. The most notable change was the overhaul of armor, otherwise known as Armor 2.0. This system replaced the random-rolled perks on armor in exchange for swappable mods and random armor stats. Lightfall further expanded this by overhauling Destiny 2's modding system.

]]> Sat, 13 May 2023 21:46:16 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/destiny-2-armor-complete-guide/ Bungie has now confirmed that a recent in-game message announcing that Warlocks won the Guardian Games in Destiny 2 had in fact been sent out by accident. The event in question, running from May 2 to 23, is an annual competition between the three different classes of characters in the ever more popular game, these of course being Hunters, Titans, and Warlocks.

]]> Sat, 06 May 2023 19:45:11 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/destiny-2-announces-winner-event-hasnt-ended/ The impending release of the next Zelda game is like a massive warship cruising into battle and ramming everything else out of its way. It’s no surprise that Tears of the Kingdom is the only big triple-A game launching this month, despite the fact that every other month is packed with overlapping releases all throughout 2023. When Nintendo planted its Zelda flag in May, I suspect the rest of the industry decided to give it as wide a berth as possible. No one wants to compete with the sequel to Breath of the Wild, and I don’t blame them.

]]> Sat, 06 May 2023 14:16:14 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/mays-game-release-schedule-is-jam-packed-with-games-not-called-tears-of-the-kingdom/ We’re only a few weeks away from the start of Destiny’s Season of the Deep, and Bungie has just revealed (in last week’s TWAB) that the price of the season pass is about to go up. Next season will cost 1200 Silver rather than 1000, which equates to a $2 increase, from $10 to $12. “This will be the new price for Season Passes in Lightfall’s year for those looking to maximize their rewards with each new Season,” the studio wrote. “And we’ll be evaluating new approaches to post-launch content in the year of The Final Shape.”

]]> Fri, 05 May 2023 21:06:43 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/bungie-should-have-raised-season-pass-price-way-sooner/ Big changes are coming to Season of the Deep in Destiny 2. Class abilities are getting tuned (RIP Titan shoulder charges), Finest Matterweave and Rainmaker are both being deprecated, and best of all, there's not going to be an increase in the player level cap. There's also going to be a huge overhaul of Destiny's economy, with Exotic Engrams and crafting getting easier to perform.

]]> Fri, 05 May 2023 13:58:45 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/destiny-2-season-pass-price-increases-15/ Bungie is working on new games, and one of them might finally have the Destiny 2 developer ditch the Destiny engine in favor of something that's a little easier to work with. It also might leave its dark and universe-upending stories for something a little more "lighthearted and whimsical."

]]> Thu, 04 May 2023 18:27:46 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/new-bungie-game-genre-unreal-engine-5/ Destiny 2's Season of Defiance has released its final set of Seasonal Challenges, providing a large chunk of XP and Bright Dust when completed. This week only has four challenges to complete, although you'll want to complete them if you're aiming to acquire the Large Bundle of Bright Dust for completing all 75 challenges this season.

]]> Wed, 03 May 2023 00:51:17 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/destiny-2-season-of-defiance-week-10-seasonal-challenges/ Destiny 2's Guardian Games event is back in Season of Defiance, this time with some much-needed streamlining. Laurels are gone, medals are easier than ever to earn, and Contender Card challenges are all fairly easy this time around. If you're looking for a great time to farm Masterwork materials and new guns, Guardian Games is for you.

]]> Tue, 02 May 2023 23:15:16 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/destiny-2-lightfall-guardian-games-rewards-medallions-scoring-guide/ Destiny 2 has a wide range of weapons for Guardians to choose from. From handheld Sidearms to laser rifles, you have hundreds of options for disintegrating your foes in the Crucible. Sniper Rifles serve as one of Destiny 2's most satisfying weapon archetypes, capable of one-taps to the head.

]]> Mon, 01 May 2023 23:30:15 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/destiny-2-best-pvp-sniper-rifles-ranked/ Season of the Worthy brought many changes to Destiny 2, one of the largest being an overhaul to Swords. Their stats have been reworked, perks have been rebalanced, and their overall power has been increased.

]]> Mon, 01 May 2023 20:30:15 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/destiny-2-top-swords-ranked/ Destiny 2: Forsaken introduced Bows, a deadly weapon archetype meant to bridge the gap between Scout Rifles and Sniper Rifles. Bows combine the rapid shots of a Scout Rifle with a Sniper Rifle's high damage per shot.

]]> Mon, 01 May 2023 17:30:30 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/destiny-2-top-bows-ranked/ Destiny is a game mainly known for its great PvE gunplay and Raids, but there is an equally large player base that swears by Destiny's PvP offerings. Trials of Osiris put Destiny on the competitive scene, making it a commonly viewed title on streaming platforms like Twitch.

]]> Mon, 01 May 2023 13:30:15 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/destiny-2-best-pvp-scout-rifles-ranked/ PlayStation has been one of the best studios for single-player story-driven games for a number of years now. Hence why its acquisition of developers that focus largely on live service games, and confirmation it will deliver ten games of that ilk over the next few years, might be a little surprising. Shedding a little light on what to expect from its live service era, PlayStation has made it clear its dectet of upcoming games will all be different genres that will hopefully appeal to entirely different audiences.

]]> Mon, 01 May 2023 12:34:59 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/playstation-ten-live-service-games-different-genres-audiences/ Blizzard showed off some new Diablo 4 gameplay footage this week, and an observant player noticed a “skip campaign” button on the character select screen. After getting a lot of attention on Twitter, lead quest designer Don Adams chimed in to clarify how the feature works. Once you’ve completed the campaign once, you’ll be able to skip the campaign with any of your other characters at any point. You roll as many alts as you’d like and take them through as much or as little of the campaign as you want to, and as long as you have one character that’s crossed the finish line, you’ll always have the freedom to skip to the end. “I think it's worth playing multiple times,” Adams wrote. “But we never planned on requiring repeat playthroughs per character or even per season.”

]]> Thu, 27 Apr 2023 22:20:15 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/someone-tell-bungie-about-diablo-4s-free-campaign-skip/ Destiny 2's newest weapon type is the Glaive, a Special weapon that can melee targets and fire energy projectiles. They fit a role similar to Swords, capable of absorbing enemy fire before laying out a few powerful melee strikes. Unlike Swords, Glaives can also deal damage from afar, making them a jack of all trades weapon type.

]]> Thu, 27 Apr 2023 20:31:19 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/destiny-2-glaive-ranked-best-worst/ Destiny 2's armory is packed to the gills with dozens of Exotics, totaling over 100 across the three classes, but not every piece is created equal. Each piece of Exotic Armor can undoubtedly be used, but certain options stick out among their peers as top-tier Exotic Armor pieces for your favorite character's Stasis subclass.

]]> Thu, 27 Apr 2023 17:00:15 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/destiny-2-stasis-best-exotic-armor/ Scout Rifles were one of the best weapon archetypes in the original Destiny. In Destiny 2, it's a different story. A myriad of sandbox changes and design choices have reduced these weapons to instant dismantle fodder in the eyes of many.

]]> Thu, 27 Apr 2023 03:45:15 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/destiny-2-best-pve-scout-rifles-ranked/ Destiny 2's Season of Defiance is on its ninth week of challenges, most of which provide a massive chunk of XP or Bright Dust. Most of this week's challenges involve completing seasonal content, weekly activities, and landing kills with various weapon types. Nothing this week is particularly difficult to complete, but many of these challenges are time-intensive.

]]> Tue, 25 Apr 2023 22:00:15 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/destiny-2-season-of-defiance-week-9-seasonal-challenges/ It's no secret that Bungie has been going through a rough patch with Destiny 2. The community has been pretty vocal about its criticism of Lightfall and almost everything else that came with it. Seasoned players know of the devs putting out good expansions on an alternating basis, but even by that standard, the latest one seems like Destiny 2's lowest point.

]]> Sat, 22 Apr 2023 11:14:25 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/fans-think-its-time-for-destiny-3/ This week’s major mid-season patch for Destiny 2 gave us more than we bargained for. A slew of balance changes came with an equally long list of bugs, as well as an extra mission no one was expecting. It’s somewhat customary to get an epilogue just before a new season begins, but since there’s still six or seven weeks left before Season of Defiance ends, it seems like this one came early.

]]> Sat, 22 Apr 2023 00:11:54 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/what-even-happened-in-destinys-season-of-defiance/ Most of the time, you'll have to go out of your way to collect the best loot in Destiny 2. Whether farming dungeons for specific god rolls or coordinating complicated raid challenges, there's nothing a determined player won't do for glorious loot. In addition, new exotic weapons are usually introduced into the game with hype and panache, with some accompanied by a unique quest.

]]> Fri, 21 Apr 2023 16:30:14 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/destiny-2-best-exotic-quests/ Destiny 2: Lightfall's campaign features eight levels that range from trivial to extremely difficult. Under Siege is the second campaign level and is fairly short, although the final encounter is a nightmare for melee builds and aggressive playstyles. The good news is that a good build can cleave through this mission in a few minutes.

]]> Thu, 20 Apr 2023 17:31:14 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/destiny-2-lightfall-under-siege-legendary-guide/ Destiny 2 received its big mid-season update on Tuesday, which brought some big changes to the game's sandbox. Several primary weapons got huge buffs in Destiny's PvE content, including Auto Rifles, Pulse Rifles, Hand Cannons, Sidearms, and Scout Rifles, while Trace Rifles, Rapid-Fire Fusion Rifles, and Rapid-Fire Snipers all got buffs in both PvE and PvP. The patch added the new Best Dressed commendation and fixed a whole lot of bugs, too.

]]> Thu, 20 Apr 2023 14:33:22 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/destiny-2-mid-season-patch-notes-mistakes/ Destiny 2: Lightfall's raid is Root of Nightmares, taking place aboard the Witness' terraformed ship. Delve within the Pyramid ship to uncover new secrets and fight an ancient evil. If you can master the raid's core mechanic, Root of Nightmares is one of Destiny 2's easiest raids and features some exciting weapons, one of which is a double-barreled shotgun.

]]> Wed, 19 Apr 2023 03:06:15 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/destiny-2-root-of-nightmares-raid-encounters-hidden-chests/ Destiny 2's Root of Nightmares raid features eight raid challenges for experienced Guardians to tackle. There are two challenges for each encounter, and half of RoN's challenge rotate on a weekly basis. Completing these challenges is required for the Dream Warrior title and increases the drop chance of Conditional Finality, this raid's Exotic Shotgun.

]]> Wed, 19 Apr 2023 02:30:15 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/destiny-2-root-of-nightmares-weekly-challenges-guide/ Destiny 2's Season of Defiance had its final mission release this week, launching alongside it a new set of Seasonal Challenges. Beyond completing the new Retribution mission, this week's challenges encourage you to play ritual activities, Defiant Battlegrounds, and use some of Destiny 2's less popular weapon archetypes.

]]> Tue, 18 Apr 2023 21:30:15 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/destiny-2-season-of-defiance-week-8-seasonal-challenges/ Bungie has addressed Destiny 2 streamer Ekuegan's denial of being the source of recent leaks, saying that it has "irrefutable evidence" that confirms he leaked information concerning upcoming Destiny content for "multiple years."

]]> Tue, 18 Apr 2023 16:52:15 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/bungie-destiny-streamer-ekuegan-leaking-for-years/ Destiny 2's Legendary Lost Sectors can be quite difficult to farm if you're just starting out. Dozens of Champions and tough enemies filter out most builds, yet Skydock IV is a rare exception. Runs of this Lost Sector take just over a minute and can easily be farmed, leading to the best Lost Sector farm in Destiny 2.

]]> Mon, 17 Apr 2023 15:46:15 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/destiny-2-skydock-iv-master-lost-sector-guide/ Exotic items are typically what players think of when they imagine powerful items in Destiny. These weapons come with unique properties that can enable certain playstyles or enhance others.

]]> Mon, 17 Apr 2023 15:00:17 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/destiny-2-legendary-weapons-ranked/ Bungie recently put out a strong statement addressing the leaks that occurred after a recent Community Summit. One of the community members that attended the event leaked details about the upcoming Season of the Deep. "We take these breaches extremely seriously and are taking actions to reinforce our policies with those invited to these internal meetings," said the statement.

]]> Mon, 17 Apr 2023 12:24:15 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/destiny-2-streamer-claims-being-framed-as-leaker/ Destiny 2's focus on buildcrafting has placed a major emphasis on monochromatic builds in recent months. Bungie wants players to use the same element type for their subclass and weapons, even in Match Game content. Thankfully, that's fairly easy to do with Void.

]]> Sun, 16 Apr 2023 22:31:15 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/destiny-2-best-void-weapons-ranked/ Destiny 2's Arc element is all about speed and lightning. Subclasses with this element move quickly, hit hard, and use their body as the ultimate weapon. And now that Arc 3.0 is here, bringing the right guns can greatly improve your damage output in PvE or your utility in the Crucible.

]]> Sun, 16 Apr 2023 20:30:16 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/destiny-2-best-arc-weapons-ranked/ Destiny 2's Season of the Splicer has added four new Legendary Lost Sectors, most of which are located on the EDZ. Excavation Site XII is one of these new Lost Sectors, and it's one of the shortest in the game.

]]> Sun, 16 Apr 2023 15:00:15 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/destiny-2-excavation-site-xii-master-lost-sector-guide/ Destiny 2: Lightfall introduced Guardians to Strand, a new Darkness element that mixes crowd control with unrivaled mobility. As far as weapons go, Strand weapons tend to roll with Hatchling, a perk that creates Threadlings on certain kill conditions. If you're someone that loves Strand and wants to get the most out of their subclass, a good Strand weapon does wonders.

]]> Sun, 16 Apr 2023 12:30:17 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/destiny-2-best-strand-weapons-ranked/ Bungie is probably still reeling from underwhelming reception received by Destiny 2: Lightfall. You can be sure that the devs are busy working on what comes next, in an attempt to turn the tide back in their favour. However, this not only requires putting out a good product, but also marketing it well. Bungie chooses to do this by inviting community members to Community Summits.

]]> Sun, 16 Apr 2023 12:16:24 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/bungie-hurt-by-destiny-2-season-of-the-deep-leaks/ Bungie has come down hard on Destiny 2 cheaters, even going as far as suing players and developers of Destiny 2 cheats. But now there’s a strange new front in Bungie’s war on cheaters: accessibility tools.

]]> Fri, 14 Apr 2023 15:39:30 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/destiny-2-ban-players-accessibility-aids/ Destiny 2's Lightfall expansion has shaken up the buildcrafting scene significantly. New Artifact passives, a new modding system, and an entirely new subclass element has given Titans more tools than ever before to create the perfect build, both for PvE and PvP.

]]> Fri, 14 Apr 2023 03:05:15 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/destiny-2-best-titan-builds-pve-pvp/ Some games make themselves difficult by offering players a system where they have to rely on a random number generator, or RNG, to get specific loot. But some games, like Pokemon or Hades, also end up using that same formula for events rather than dropped items. This makes you feel more invested, as a player.

]]> Thu, 13 Apr 2023 12:30:15 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/best-rng-heavy-games/ Destiny 2's dungeons are some of the game's most popular and replayable PvE activities. Bungie's well-crafted dungeons are packed with intense boss fights, stand-out mechanics, and an immersive atmosphere, making them a must-play for any serious Guardian. Every dungeon deserves at least one playthrough.

]]> Thu, 13 Apr 2023 00:45:16 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/destiny-2-best-dungeons-loot-rank/ As one of the most collectively reviled gaming trends in recent memory, gamers everywhere will have to put up with live-service games for a good while yet. Continuous updates and a steady stream of content years after launch all sound great on paper, but as is often the case, empty promises and unreachable lofty goals so often lead to disappointment.

]]> Wed, 12 Apr 2023 21:00:15 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/best-live-service-ongoing-games/ Destiny 2's Season of Defiance has new challenges this week, most of which are fairly difficult. With the launch of Grandmaster Nightfalls, players will need to dive into Destiny 2's hardest PvE content to get their Bright Dust and XP this week. Crucible and Gambit players have some major grinds as well, but this week features some of the largest XP and Bright Dust payouts yet.

]]> Tue, 11 Apr 2023 20:45:15 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/destiny-2-season-of-defiance-week-7-seasonal-challenges/ Destiny 2: Lightfall allows Guardians to tap into the power of Strand, a paracasual energy that binds the universe. Once you master this Darkness subclass, you'll be able to grapple across massive distances, keep enemies suspended in the air, or create an army of explosive minions.

]]> Tue, 11 Apr 2023 16:40:14 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/destiny-2-strand-fragments-ranked-best-worst/ Destiny 2 has seen a rework to its subclasses throughout The Witch Queen and its subsequent seasons. These changes have highly encouraged monochromatic builds, loadouts that focus on using a single element. With Solar 3.0 being so powerful, now is the perfect time to find a good Solar weapon.

]]> Mon, 10 Apr 2023 13:30:15 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/destiny-2-best-solar-weapons-ranked/ Do you want to experience the thrill of Destiny 2 without breaking the bank? Well, you are in luck because free-to-play players have access to a lot of content that won't cost them a dime. You don't have to sell your grandma's collection of vintage silverware to enjoy some of the game's most exciting activities.

]]> Mon, 10 Apr 2023 12:30:15 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/destiny-2-free-to-play-activities/ Destiny 2: Beyond Light introduced the Stasis damage type to the franchise. This manifestation of the Darkness slows and freezes targets in solid ice, providing unprecedented levels of crowd control. While Stasis weapons can't freeze or shatter targets on their own, Stasis-exclusive perks can.

]]> Sun, 09 Apr 2023 23:30:15 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/destiny-2-best-stasis-weapons-ranked/ Kinetic weapons in Destiny 2 have been left to the wayside in recent years. Despite their slight precision damage increase, they lack unique perks on synergies with certain subclass features. You'd think that Kinetic weapons would be obsolete because of this, but that couldn't be further from the truth.

]]> Sun, 09 Apr 2023 22:31:15 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/destiny-2-best-kinetic-weapons-ranked/ Competitive and Valor ranks are a unique progression system tied to Destiny 2's Crucible mode. Based on the game type you're playing, you will accumulate points towards a ranking system that grants rewards as you reach higher subdivisions and new divisions.

]]> Sun, 09 Apr 2023 21:15:15 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/destiny-2-crucible-valor-and-glory-rank-guide/ Every ritual playlist in Destiny 2—Vanguard Strikes, Crucible, and Gambit—has a unique ranking system that rewards players dedicated to a specific playlist. The more of a specific playlist you farm, the more rewards you can expect to earn.

]]> Sun, 09 Apr 2023 18:15:16 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/destiny-2-vanguard-rank-guide/ As we enterSeason of the Defiant’s quiet period and the long, two month wait until Season of the Deep, it’s time to reflect on the year so far and consider what still lies ahead for Destiny. For myriad reasons, Lightfall isn’t off to a great start. After so much build-up from The Witch Queen, the expansion’s campaign was a huge let down that didn’t make the kind of narrative strides we were expecting. There were also a multitude of bugs to contend with - more so than the typical amount for a new expansion - and the big changes to the difficulty settings were way out of balance. Strand has been a great addition to the power fantasy, but it’s hard to say that Destiny 2 is in a better place today than it was a month ago.

]]> Fri, 07 Apr 2023 20:43:38 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/season-of-the-deep-will-be-destinys-most-important-season-this-year/ Destiny 2's Lightfall expansion has greatly expanded the buildcrafting potential of all classes, including Warlock. With an overhauled modding system and a new subclass to play with, Warlocks have more builds than ever before to conquer the PvE and PvP sandboxes.

]]> Thu, 06 Apr 2023 00:30:15 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/destiny-2-best-warlock-builds-pvp-pve/ Destiny 2 has three core activities for Guardians to dive into: Vanguard Ops, Crucible, and Gambit. All ritual playlists have a rank-up progression that grants increased rewards, Gambit being Infamy ranks. Should you increase your Infamy rank, you will receive additional rewards.

]]> Wed, 05 Apr 2023 01:00:15 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/destiny-2-gambit-infamy-rank-guide/ Destiny 2's Season of Defiance continues into its sixth week. Six new Seasonal Challenges are available for Guardians to complete, each granting a solid chunk of XP and Bright Dust. Two challenges this week grant a full Season Pass level and 300 Bright Dust each, so it's a good idea to complete these if you're low on Bright Dust or haven't finished your Season Pass yet.

]]> Tue, 04 Apr 2023 20:06:14 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/destiny-2-season-of-defiance-week-6-seasonal-challenges/ Destiny 2's loot game has evolved ever since its original launch. The evolution from static rolls to today's intricate crafting systems can be disorienting for old players returning to the game. Arguably the most confusing mechanic of the bunch is Engram Focusing.

]]> Sun, 02 Apr 2023 21:15:15 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/destiny-2-engram-farming-best-focusing-options/ Destiny 2's Witch Queen expansion overhauled the Void subclasses to use the Aspects and Fragments system that Stasis launched with. With three Aspects and 16 Fragments to use per class, the buildcrafting potential for Void 3.0 is endless. Nightstalkers, Sentinels, and Voidwalkers have more ways than ever before to create the perfect build.

]]> Sat, 01 Apr 2023 18:30:16 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/destiny-2-witch-queen-void-fragments-best-worst/ Destiny 2 overhauled all Solar subclasses in Season of the Haunted, converting each of them to use the Aspects and Fragments system. Players can pick between two Aspects and a varying amount of Fragments to create their own subclass loadout, letting you fine-tune your build to fit your playstyle.

]]> Sat, 01 Apr 2023 17:30:15 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/destiny-2-solar-fragments-ranked-best-worst/ Machine Guns are one of Destiny 2's most fun weapon archetypes to use. These Heavy weapons deal great damage against Major enemies while clearing hordes of enemies just as easily. While they were missing during the first year of Destiny 2, they made their triumphant return in Year 2.

]]> Sat, 01 Apr 2023 16:30:15 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/destiny-2-best-machine-guns-ranked/ In some games, you can find a weapon that is so effective and fun to use that you don't feel like using anything else. However, the downside to this is that it can get boring to look at the same firearm all the time. This is why weapon customization options are so wonderful, as they allow you to alter the look and performance of your favorite weapon, which adds variety to the whole experience.

]]> Sat, 01 Apr 2023 15:30:15 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/best-weapon-customization-systems-gaming/ Destiny 2's Trials of Osiris has received a complete overhaul in Season of the Lost. Its loot structure has been changed, matchmaking has seen some changes, anti-cheat has been added, and the nature of Trials Cards has been shifted.

]]> Fri, 31 Mar 2023 20:20:15 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/destiny-2-trials-of-osiris-quest-passages-flawless-loot-guide/ Destiny 2's Lightfall expansion has overhauled the entire buildcrafting scene for PvE and PvP. Armor mods received an overhaul, the Artifact now provides passive benefits, the Light subclasses received some new tools, and we got an entirely new subclass in the form of Strand. Needless to say, the state of Destiny 2 builds has completely changed.

]]> Fri, 31 Mar 2023 17:30:15 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/destiny-2-best-hunter-builds-pve-pvp/ I've had a hard time with the sudden loss of Lance Reddick, as I'm sure a lot of Destiny players have. I hesitate to indulge in any kind of parasocial behavior - I did not know the man, though I did once interview him for Netflix's Resident Evil - but I still mourn him as a fan and a fellow Guardian. Reddick was far more involved in the Destiny community than any actor I'm aware of. He engaged with players frequently, made videos performing as his character on social media, and even played the game himself. We didn't just lose the voice of Zavala, we lost one of our own.

]]> Fri, 31 Mar 2023 15:40:27 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/destiny-season-of-defiance-finale-lance-reddick-death-loss-grief/ Creating the perfect Destiny 2 build requires a lot of work and patience. You'll need the right weapons, Exotics, mods, and armor pieces to create a build that is firing on all cylinders. Besides getting Combat Style mods, obtaining high-stat armor is arguably the hardest and most RNG-heavy aspect of making a build.

]]> Wed, 29 Mar 2023 00:00:16 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/destiny-2-high-stat-armor-focusing-farming-guide/ Destiny 2's Season of Defiance continues into its fifth week, releasing eight new Seasonal Challenges for Guardians to tackle. Most of these challenges encourage you to play higher-difficulty content, participate in all ritual playlists, and get your hands on this season's ritual weapon. So long as you've been leveling, these challenges should be fairly easy.

]]> Tue, 28 Mar 2023 21:30:21 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/destiny-2-season-of-defiance-week-5-seasonal-challenges/ In the modern day, games can broadly be split into two categories. There are self-contained, single-player experiences, and then there are expansive online playgrounds that run seasonal events, have timed objectives, and develop over the course of their lives with major updates. God of War, Assassin's Creed, and Citizen Sleeper might vary in size and runtime, but they each aim to be self-contained experiences. Meanwhile you have Fortnite, Apex Legends, and Final Fantasy 14 which are intended to be played on a loop with evolving developments to a neverending story, as well as repeated activities for you to come back. But now a lot of live-service games are reaching the end of their life cycle naturally, challenging what we know about these two distinct groups - so what does that mean for the future?

]]> Mon, 27 Mar 2023 14:00:16 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/live-service-sequels-csgo-2-warzone-overwatch-destiny/ Sidearms are widely regarded as one of the best Primary weapon archetypes for PvE in Destiny 2. Forgiving recoil patterns, high damage output, and a solid selection of perks make this weapon archetype a fantastic choice for most Guardians.

]]> Sun, 26 Mar 2023 22:31:16 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/destiny-2-best-sidearms/ Many Primary weapons exist in the Destiny universe to take down the enemies of Humanity. Ranging from Hand Cannons to Bows, there's a weapon type for everyone. Pulse Rifles are in a fantastic spot in Destiny 2, capable of countering Hand Cannons in PvE and most fodder enemies in PvE.

]]> Sun, 26 Mar 2023 18:30:15 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/destiny-2-best-pulse-rifles-ranked/ Destiny 2's Crucible sandbox contains hundreds of weapons for Guardians to use. SMGs serve as one of the better options for most game types, allowing you to punish Hand Cannon players with a flurry of bullets. A good SMG player is a nightmare to fight against, but a good SMG player can surely benefit from a good weapon.

]]> Sun, 26 Mar 2023 15:00:16 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/destiny-2-best-pvp-smgs-ranked/ Destiny 2: Lightfall features a Legendary campaign that spans eight missions, similar to the Witch Queen campaign. Beating the entire campaign on Legendary grants some high-level items, a guaranteed Exotic, and plenty of Upgrade Modules to make leveling a breeze. And for those looking for a good source of powerful gear, these missions can be replayed on Legend and Master difficulty through Neomuna's weekly campaign playlist.

]]> Sun, 26 Mar 2023 12:00:16 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/destiny-2-lightfall-first-contact-legendary-guide/