Bungie formally revealed the small print for its upcoming Future 2 DLC The Ultimate Form at present, the conclusion of its “Mild and Darkness” saga that began all the way in which again in 2014. The Ultimate Form will debut on Feb. 27.
Throughout at present’s The Ultimate Form showcase occasion, Bungie unveiled extra concerning the storyline of The Ultimate Form, which can focus closely on The Traveler. The huge, mysterious, spherical entity has at all times been current in Future. The Ultimate Form, nevertheless, will take {that a} step additional, with The Traveler asking for assist as The Witness makes use of its mild to do horrible issues.
Gamers will discover a brand new vacation spot referred to as The Pale Coronary heart, situated inside The Traveler. Per Bungie, The Pale Coronary heart “will characteristic nostalgic callbacks from all through the historical past of the Mild and Darkness Saga, together with a model of the unique Tower from Future. As the primary linear vacation spot in Future historical past, The Pale Coronary heart may also step by step evolve.” (that nostalgia, it needs to be famous, it embrace a “mysteriously returned” Cayde-6.)
The Pale Coronary heart may also characteristic a brand new enemy kind referred to as Subjugators, who’re ready to make use of Stasis and Strand powers. Moreover, The Ultimate Form will provide gamers three new Tremendous talents and Facets – Void for Titans, Photo voltaic for Warlocks, and Arc for Hunters – in addition to new unique weapons, together with the return of some traditional weapons from Future 1.
The Ultimate Form will likely be accessible in three editions, all of which are actually accessible for pre-order.
A Change in Format
Along with revealing extra about The Ultimate Form, Bungie additionally delved into different facets that can have an effect on the way forward for Future 2 elsewhere. For one, it’s ditching its earlier format of releasing 4 seasons per 12 months in favor of episodes, which can start in March 2024 shortly after the launch of The Ultimate Form. Bungie says the episodes format will characterize “a completely new method to storytelling and content material.”
There will likely be three separate episodes in 2024, Bungie introduced, respectively titled Echoes, Revenant, and Heresy. Every episode will likely be a standalone story instructed in three acts, and each will discover the “aftermath and fallout of the occasions of the conclusion of the Mild and Darkness saga.” Bungie additionally notes that the episodes will introduce further content material and rewards “extra usually than earlier Future 2 Seasons.”
The change in format appears to be a direct response to participant suggestions, as Future 2 sport director Joe Blackburn just lately apologized for Bungie’s poorly obtained August State of the Recreation put up.
Season of the Witch
However earlier than Future 2 formally says goodbye to seasons, its newest, Season of the Witch, debuts at present. In it, Guardians will proceed to pursue The Witness, confronting outdated allies and enemies alongside the way in which.
Per Bungie’s official synopsis: “Savathûn’s ghost Immaru proposes a deal: support within the resurrection of The Witch Queen and assist defeat her sister, Xivu Arath. In trade, Savathûn will reveal the important thing to the portal by way of the Traveler the place The Witness is getting ready to enact The Ultimate Form. Guardians will harness arcane Hive magic as they assist their ally Eris Morn put together for the showdown in opposition to the Hive god of conflict by remodeling right into a Hive god herself.”
Season of the Witch may also introduce a brand new methodology of participant development referred to as The Deck of Whispers, which can enable Guardians to customise their loadouts and powers in new methods. As gamers full seasonal actions, they’ll earn playing cards that can be utilized for a personalized deck of buffs and perks.
Take a look at Bungie’s full recap of at present’s occasion right here.
Alex Stedman is a Senior Information Editor with IGN, overseeing leisure reporting. When she’s not writing or enhancing, you’ll find her studying fantasy novels or taking part in Dungeons & Dragons.
