Destiny 2 Lightfall has finally been revealed, and on February 28, 2023 we'll be heading to Neptune to prevent a second Collapse plotted by the Witness and his newest disciple.
The Lightfall reveal trailer is a brisk crash course on the February expansion's biggest components. Calus, Destiny 2's original raid boss and most recent seasonal villain, is back as a new servant of the Witness, the scion of the Darkness. Guardians ally with a race of friendly Cloud Striders on Neptune to defend the city of Neomuna from Calus' Shadow Legion enclave and a new race of Darkness beings called Tormentors.
In the process, we'll master the Darkness power of Strand which frames the game's fifth, grappling hook-equipped subclass. Unlike Stasis before it, Strand is apparently a never-before-seen Darkness ability. Players will also come to terms with updated build crafting tools and, more importantly, an in-game LFG system poised to make playing with others much easier.
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