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SomeDestiny 2players briefly played and examinedThe Final Shapeahead of launch, thanks to a leak that saw the expansion go live on PlayStation 5 consoles. Although Bungie temporarily shut down servers to prevent further leaks, a fewDestiny 2players were able to document some of the new content and gear that will be available on June 4.
Bungie initially planned to releaseDestiny 2’s The Final Shapeexpansionon February 27, but a delay pushed the release date to June 4, resulting in an extension for Season of the Wish. The finale of the Light and Darkness saga will feature new Prismatic subclass abilities, a comprehensive campaign experience, all-new activities, and much more. Additionally,The Final Shapemarks the end ofDestiny 2’sseasonal model, with Bungie shifting to an episodic model in Year 7. While fans wait for the launch of the expansion, players may access theShadowkeep,Beyond Light, andThe Witch Queenexpansions for free until June 3 during “Expansion Open Access,” allowing them to catch up onDestiny 2’slengthy story.
SomeDestiny 2players on PS5 were able to accessThe Final Shapeexpansion, including the campaign and certain items in Collections, on the morning of May 30. After servers were temporarily shut down, Bungie confirmed the leak on Twitter, disclosing that players were able to access reward info and other elements fromThe Final Shapeand the game’s first episode, titled Echoes. Those who had access to the expansion saw an updated title screen, and players were dropped into an updated build after selecting their Guardian. Further in the Twitter thread,Bungie offers advice to theDestiny 2community, advising players to be careful on social media due to potential spoilers and misinformation involvingThe Final Shape.
Bungie Addresses Destiny 2: The Final Shape Leak on PS5
As reported by the player community on theDestiny 2Leaks subreddit, the spoilers involveThe Final Shape’snew raid, cosmetics, legendary weapons, Exotics, and other in-game elements and features. Players did not have access to any story-related content from the Echoes episode, but the leak revealed the episode’s reward track, key artwork, and ritual weapon.
There’s still some time left to prepare forThe Final Shape, and players are encouraged to check their inventory sincemany items will be vaulted soon inDestiny 2. Although players will no longer be able to stockpile bounties, the new Pathfinder system should yield valuable XP returns inThe Final Shape. Moreover, the new episodic content will offer activities that players may complete regularly to earn XP and other rewards, similar to past seasons.
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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.
