Destiny 2 players have been expressing concerns about the close proximity of the raid date to the campaign launch, prompting Bungie to provide some clarification. The reason for this timeline is connected to the finale of the Light and Darkness saga, as explained by Destiny 2 expansion Project Lead Catarina Macedo. She emphasized that the raid, titled The Final Shape, will involve facing off against the Witness, a key antagonist in the story. It is essential for both raiders and non-raiders to experience the conclusion of the saga to ensure a cohesive and satisfying story experience.
Macedo outlined the sequence of events leading up to the raid launch, starting with the completion of seven campaign missions, followed by the quest “Wild Card”. The raid is set to go live three days after the expansion release, and players are advised to prioritize completing the campaign in order to fully understand and follow the story as intended. The final campaign mission will take place after the raid, likely serving as the ultimate showdown against the Witness. This approach aims to prevent a small percentage of players from rushing through the story via a world’s first race in the raid.
A definitive timeline for The Final Shape expansion was provided by Bungie, detailing the launch of the raid and subsequent content. After the raid launch, the first episode titled Echoes, focusing on the Vex storyline, will be released at the weekly reset. This episodic structure will unfold over the course of four months, with additional quests and content possibly stemming from The Final Shape. The decision to release the raid close to the campaign launch ensures that the story arc can be completed over the weekend without unnecessary delays.
The close proximity of the raid date to the campaign launch is not a cause for concern, as it aligns with Bungie’s vision for the expansion’s storytelling. The need for cohesion and continuity in the narrative necessitates this timeline, allowing players to experience the conclusion of the Light and Darkness saga in a timely manner. Players are encouraged to prepare accordingly and strategize for the upcoming challenges in The Final Shape expansion. With a month and a half left until the release, Destiny 2 fans can look forward to an engaging and immersive storytelling experience unfolding in the coming weeks.
