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Bungie reveals tons of new information aboutDestiny 2The Final Shape in a new developer stream, including the Prismatic subclass, exotic armor that can take perks from other gear, as well as new enemies for players to fight.April 9 is a big day for theDestiny 2community, with the Into The Light experience finally launching for all players. As previously revealed, the update adds a new PvE-style game mode called Onslaught, the Hall of CHampions social space, as well as 12 fan favorite returning weapons like Hammerhead, Recluse, and Mountaintop as part of a larger set called the Brave Arsenal.
In addition to Into The Light launching, Bungie also teased that it was ready to showcase the upcoming expansion, The Final Shape. Although the experience was originally slated to launch this past February, The Final Shape is aiming to close the chapter on a 10-year journey thatDestiny 2players have gone on, effectively bringing the Light and Darkness Saga to a close. However, the studio does have more plans for the game and franchise, though in anew livestream, the studio showcased a lot of new content coming in The Final Shape.
As it turns out, The Final Shape does have a new subclass called Prismatic, though it doesn’t work in the traditional sense. As the name implies, players can combine Light and Dark powers together, adding 2 bars under the super meter for both light and dark. Once both are filled, players transcend with a mix of powers. Showcasing how dynamic and unique the class is, the stream opens with a fast-paced battle between the player and the new enemy types, including a Subjugator, inside a twisted version of theold Tower space from the originalDestiny. The player utilized a collection of abilities from Solar, Stasis, and Arc classes to quickly and efficiently defeat the enemies.
What are the Prismatic Transcendant Class Combinations?
In addition to the highly customizable Prismatic subclass, The Final Shape also introduces an enemy faction called The Dread, based on The Witness. While also including the previously revealed Tormentors, this new faction features theStasis and Strand Subjugators, as well as the flying “gun bat” Grim, and sword-wielding Husk that has a deadly surprise once it is killed.
However, one of the bigger surprises was the reveal of new exotic class items, which allow the player to essentially steal perks from other gear and combine them together. The exotic gear is intended to fit well with the Prismatic class, giving players another way to highly customize their build both with subclass abilities as well as combining perks. Bungie confirmed that the intention is to make the item feel a little broken and overpowered.
While the three new subclass abilities revealed last year were not showcased at all, it seems theleak of a “red” subclass forDestiny 2was real after all. The Prismatic subclass features a red/magenta hue to it, strongly suggesting that the leaked image players saw was in fact the beginnings or a version of the Prismatic subclass.
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Dive into the world of Destiny 2 to explore the mysteries of the solar system and experience responsive first-person shooter combat. Unlock powerful elemental abilities and collect unique gear to customize your Guardian’s look and playstyle. Enjoy Destiny 2’s cinematic story, challenging co-op missions, and a variety of PvP modes alone or with friends. Download for free today and write your legend in the stars.An Immersive StoryYou are a Guardian, defender of the Last City of humanity in a solar system under siege by infamous villains. Look to the stars and stand against the darkness. Your legend begins now.Guardian ClassesChoose from the armored Titan, mystic Warlock, or swift Hunter.
