The following contains spoilers forDestiny 2’s Forsaken, Witch Queen, and Final Shape campaigns.
Destiny 2’s highly anticipated expansion, The Final Shape, is here at last, with an epic conclusion toDestiny’s decade-long story and a brand-new location and subclass to boot. As the culmination of ten years ofDestiny, The Final Shape had a lot riding on it leading up to its release. Thankfully, it delivers what it promised it would deliver, and perhaps arguably even more. With an emotional story involving pivotal plot points like the fight against the Witness,the revival of Cayde-6, andDestiny’s most prominent characters struggling with their inner demons, The Final Shape is a fulfilling end to whatDestinystarted back in 2014.
After the release of The Final Shape,Destiny 2has had six major expansions, some of them being better than others. Excluding The Final Shape, Forsaken and The Witch Queen are widely recognized asDestiny 2’s best expansions for their story and gameplay elements, with some even saying The Witch Queen has Forsaken beat in a lot of ways. However, The Final Shape has now arrived on the scene, which means the pecking order ofDestiny 2’s best expansions might need to be reevaluated.
How Destiny 2’s Final Shape Campaign Compares to Forsaken and The Witch Queen
Forsaken and The Witch Queen Are Celebrated for Their Narratives
Destiny 2’s Forsaken campaignwas once considered by all to be the game’s absolute best. Before the release of Forsaken,Destiny 2had been criticized for being too lighthearted and playful in its tone. Forsaken changed that by giving players a much darker narrative, complete with the death of their favorite Hunter Vanguard, Cayde-6. Forsaken continued to hold its ground asDestiny 2’s best expansion for years — until the release of The Witch Queen.
With what could be considered a much more compelling and twisted narrative than Forsaken, The Witch Queen’s campaign rose to prominence within the first week of its release. It was the first time the game offered aLegendary difficulty for aDestiny 2campaign, which certainly helped it climb the ladder, but its characters, environments, and varied level design all contributed to what many came to consider to beDestiny 2’s best campaign. Of course, this was all before The Final Shape.
The Final Shape Has a Few Legs Up on Forsaken and The Witch Queen
Destiny 2’s Forsaken andWitch Queen campaignswill never be forgotten, but The Final Shape may nevertheless have a few legs up on both of them. Firstly, The Final Shape’s campaign has more character development and focus than anyDestiny 2expansion to date, zeroing in on major characters like Commander Zavala, Cayde-6, and Crow. The story is full of deeply emotional moments that explore the pain-filled pasts of these beloved characters and their struggle to move forward.
The Final Shape’s environments are also some of the bestDestinyhas ever seen.The Pale Heart of the Travelerquite literally transforms before players' very eyes and offers a sizable explorable location with multiple biomes, largely unlike any other location in the game. Additionally, each of The Final Shape campaign’s encounters are tense and exciting, especially the final boss. Forsaken and The Witch Queen both included plenty of memorable fights and noteworthy environments, but it’s difficult to deny the urgency and looming threat behind each of The Final Shape’s encounters, as well as the uniqueness and beauty of the Pale Heart location.
While Forsaken and The Witch Queen may still be considered by some to be the best campaigns inDestiny 2history, The Final Shape offers something truly unique in its emphasis on character development, its breathtaking environments, and its rewarding battles. Time will tell as more players completeThe Final Shape’s campaignwhether it is deemedDestiny 2’s best, but it’s absolutely in the conversation.
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Dive into the world of Destiny 2 to explore the mysteries of the solar system and experience responsive first-person shooter combat. Unlock powerful elemental abilities and collect unique gear to customize your Guardian’s look and playstyle. Enjoy Destiny 2’s cinematic story, challenging co-op missions, and a variety of PvP modes alone or with friends. Download for free today and write your legend in the stars.An Immersive StoryYou are a Guardian, defender of the Last City of humanity in a solar system under siege by infamous villains. Look to the stars and stand against the darkness. Your legend begins now.Guardian ClassesChoose from the armored Titan, mystic Warlock, or swift Hunter.
