The next big update for Destiny 2 is just around the corner, as Season 18 will kick off next week. In an unusual move, Bungie has chosen to keep the theme, details and almost everything about the season a mystery until a live stream that will take place hours before the season starts – suggesting that there are some big narrative developments slated to take place in Season 18. .
Fortunately, we know a few things, including when Season 18 starts and how the Arc 3.0 overhaul will introduce a ton of new wrinkles for Titans, Hunters, and Warlocks. Here’s everything we know about Destiny 2 Season 18 so far.
Release date of
Season 18 will begin on August 23 and will be preceded by some maintenance downtime. Bungie is also hosting a new Destiny 2 showcase that day, so expect details on the season, future updates, and the first look at the upcoming expansion, Lightfall, on that day as well.
Season 18 story details
As mentioned above, Bungie is keeping the story of Season 18 a closely guarded secret, but the brief synopsis posted online hinted at something devastating happening this year. With the Witness closing in on the Traveler, an army of Pyramid Fleet ships encircling the solar system, and other major threats yet to be identified, Destiny 2 is laying more groundwork for the endgame of the Light and Dark saga.
“Has arrived. As we prepare for fate to unfold, the people of the Last City look to the stars – to us – for hope.“, reads the description of season 18. “And while we’ve triumphed in the face of impossible odds before, this time it feels different. But if there is no escape, our story will be one of courage, one of legends.“
Arco 3.0
Starting with the introduction of Stasis in the Beyond Light expansion of 202, subclasses evolved in Destiny 2. The Witch Queen expansion would introduce Void 3.0, a revised skill selection with a debuff theme, while the introduction of Solar 3.0 in Season of the Haunted was focused on turning players into pyromaniacs. All of these reworks used an Aspects and Shards system to help customize each subclass and, as players discovered, the potential to create truly devastating builds when paired with certain Exotics.
Bungie revealed more details about Arc 3.0 this week, explaining how the subclass is designed to deliver maximum mobility and power. Guardians can blind opponents, leave them reeling, and hone their skills with the amplified effect to hit harder and faster than ever before.
Exotic weapons and armor tuning
Exotic weapons and armor will receive a major overhaul in Season 18, with Bungie recently confirming a number of changes to Lord of Wolves, Dead Man’s Tale, Collective Obligation, and Omnioculus. Many of these changes are focused on PvP, where these weapons reign supreme, and include amplifying Dead Man’s Tale’s “hip-shooting cowboy rifle” fantasy, enhancing the Lord of Wolves signature perk, and adding anti-Champion functionality to the game. Le Monarque, Thunderlord and Malfeasance Exotics.
This article is a translation of the writing by Darryn Bonthuys to the website GameSpot.
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