Destiny 2: Forsaken
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Summary: Destiny 2: Forsaken brings things back to balance, presenting the sequel that many Destiny fans wanted in the first place. It may not be great for those who still haven't dived in, but it's a vital expansion for existing players.
Game Information
Developer: Bungie
Publisher: Activision
Genres: RPG, First-Person Shooter
- Hunt Down the 8 Barons and their Crew
- Two New Destinations: The Tangled Shore and The Dreaming City
- A Brand-New Raid
- Introducing Gambit, a 4v4 Competitive PvE Mode
- Wield New Powers with Nine Additional Supers
- Collect New Exotic Weapons, Armor, and Gear
- All-New Weapon Archetype, Legendary Bow
- New Story Missions, Adventures, Destination Activities, and more
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Destiny 2: Forsaken – Official Gambit Trailer
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Destiny 2: Forsaken – Official Reveal
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View All (82 total)IGN
Destiny 2's Season of the Drifter gives you some compelling weapons and armor to chase while adding a renewed focus on storytelling. It's unfortunate, though, that the only unique armor is tied to Gambit Prime and that while acquiring Thorn you hit a wall near the end of the quest.
PC Gamer
After a precarious first year, I'm finally enjoying Destiny 2 again. It feels good to have it back.
GamesRadar+
By channelling community feedback into an all-encompassing package, Forsaken finally makes Destiny 2 feel essential again
Metro GameCentral
Destiny 2 is redeemed at last, with a weighty expansion that brings back the best elements of the past and adds some welcome new ideas to the franchise.
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