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Critics Recommend
Major Improvements
Rewarding Grind
Newcomers Need Not Apply
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.
Destiny 2: Forsaken – Official Gambit Trailer
Destiny 2: Forsaken - E3 Story Reveal Trailer
Destiny 2: Forsaken – Official Reveal
After a precarious first year, I'm finally enjoying Destiny 2 again. It feels good to have it back.
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.
By channelling community feedback into an all-encompassing package, Forsaken finally makes Destiny 2 feel essential again
An invigorating shot in the arm to the Destiny franchise, this jam-packed release is absorbing for hobbyist players, even as it sometimes sacrifices accessibility
Destiny 2's Forsaken expansion is dense and rewarding, though it does require a bit of patience.
This big year-two expansion irons out most of Destiny 2's wrinkles and offers some of the most mysterious, enjoyable content the series has seen so far.
There's no beating around the bush that Destiny 2 was a disaster.
In short: An excellent expansion that just might win Bungie back some favour - if people are prepared to pay for it.
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