This evening Season 21 starts in Destiny 2. The official key art leak from Bungie has already been well received, as for the first time Guardians are shown underwater. But beyond that, the image for the “Season of Depth” offers many interesting insights that we want to share with you.
For Season 21, one should not be afraid of water: Already, the Guardians are excited about the “Season of Depth” in Destiny 2. The first official image, leaked by Bungie itself, shows all Guardian classes with flowing, aquatic armors underwater. A setting that has not been seen before.
Water in Destiny 2 often means almost certain death. Especially when it is deeper than ankle height and one dipped a small toe in. However, Season 21 seems to have no issue with water. At least if we can believe the officially first image.
However, Bungie did not only showcase the new setting with the leak for Season 21. Those who looked closely could discover even more details. Some of these have already caused wild theories in the community that we want to reveal to you today. And the trailer literally “looks deep” and you already hear the following words:
To all Guardians listening: This is Deputy Commander Sloane, requesting emergency assistance.
one hears Sloane say over the radio
Trailer inadvertently released too early: This trailer was actually supposed to be released just before the start of Season 21, but apparently, a mistake occurred, causing the PlayStation Brazil account to publish the short teaser too early. Bungie then followed up and made it official for everyone.
Check out the German version of the new season trailer here and discover “Destinessi”:
Season 21 in Destiny 2 has depth and obsessed heroes
With the first key art leak for the “Season of Depth” Bungie has now not only hinted at much depth. It also made clear that another story conclusion seems to be imminent.
MeinMMO tells you what the title image revealed.
It’s back to Titan
As before, Bungie seems to be planning the return of an old destination in Season 21. How this will unfold, of course, is still unknown. But it could be similar to the EDC in Season 17.
Back then, the developer brought back a small part of Calus’ former ship, where the seasonal activity “Nightmare Containment” took place for 3 months.
This could be similar for Titan. The difference, however, is that there is no landmass on Titan. Vertiginously high platforms have always been a highlight of this destination.
An initial teaser image, that Bungie released on May 11, shows a rich underwater world.
However, it is also conceivable that it could go in exactly the other direction, as the name “Season of Depth” suggests. It is quite possible that the buildings on Titan have sunk, and therefore the Guardians are supposed to dive.
Also, the Neomuna lore in Lightfall already hinted at a return to Titan. The lore states that there is an “enemy of the witness” on Titan. And given that the Vanguard currently has few options against the Darkness, the deceased Traveler, or the overpowered Witness, every enemy of the witness is someone who should befriend.
Sloane is visibly changed
Destiny 2 veterans will surely recognize her immediately. Although she is only seen from behind, on the season cover image it states the “missing in action” Deputy Commander Sloane.
Sloane was once stationed for the Vanguard on Saturn’s largest moon Titan. But after the Darkness’s attack, no one had heard from or seen her again. Until now.
- Those who look closely will see that Sloane does not seem to be quite herself anymore.
- Instead of rolled-up sleeves, her arms seem possessed and even suspiciously steaming.
It is quite possible that the Guardians will primarily fight against the race of the possessed in the “Season of Depth”. What role Sloane plays in this, whether she is to be rescued, and if she is still on the side of the Guardians will need to be discovered.
But one thing is certain: there have probably only been two beings in Destiny 2 that had the power to corrupt. The King of the Possessed Oryx and presumably the Witness as well.
If Sloane is now possessed, it means that not only other races but also Guardians can be corrupted. The only other solution: Sloane’s ghost died when she sank with Titan.
A big eye is closely watching Season 21
For a long time, the creatures in Destiny 2 have been an exciting topic for the Guardians. Especially the sea monster of Titan was popular, as one could regularly watch it during its dives in the “methane sea”, which has 40-meter-high waves.
In the mission to Cayde’s Testament and his hideouts, Guardians were once allowed to encounter an impressive creature. However, back then it was never clarified what exactly it was and why it was there.
- Players suspect it might be the so-called “Leviathan”. It is a giant serpentine entity. Records of its existence date back to the Golden Age when its presence was registered on underground scanning devices. It can be seen through the windows around the CPU core of the New Pacific Arkology.
- During the Season of Arrivals, the Drifter refers to “the long boy in the soup” when he talks to Eris Morn, probably also referring to the sea serpent on Titan. It is questionable whether he wants to meet or eat it.
However, after Titan was swallowed by the Darkness, “Destinessie,” the sea monster, also disappeared. Season 21 therefore offers hope that we will learn more about Space-Nessi or at least what being has cast its truly huge eye on the Guardians.
Does Season 21 still have a Screamer up its sleeve?
Is Bungie planning the resurrection of the Witch Queen? Since Bungie is likely planning a return to Titan in Season 21, the Titan strike “Savathûn’s Song” may also play a role again.
- According to the Destiny 2 Official Guide, the strike “Savathûn’s Song” originally carried the title “The Dark Heart” during development, which may still be relevant to the story.
- And, as various leakers showed, the symbol of Season 21 seems to resemble a giant albeit subtle Screamer.
Just to spice up the Vanguard playlist a bit, some hope that the strike will return with fresh voicelines and updates. Perhaps even with the Witch Queen in a resurrected role, to conclude the Light and Darkness saga with her.
Many Guardians believe in a return: For a long time, some Guardians have believed that Savathûn’s end was not final. The Witch Queen has been far too cunning with her plan for many years. Therefore, it is suspected that it is unlikely that she left any events in this game to chance.
Some players in the Destiny community even believe that the Vanguard will reach the point where they find out that without Savathûn, they can never stand against the Witness.
Now, with her greatest “influencer”, the Screamer from Titan with her song, probably returning in Season 21, this could be the perfect beginning of this realization. Furthermore, one should also not forget that Savathûn’s Song makes everyone susceptible to her influences, making them act as she wishes.
What else can players expect in Season 21?
In addition to these story details, technical changes are also coming into play. And in Season 21, some activities will come into play earlier than usual.
- In week 1 of Season 21, the “Trials of Osiris” will be available and the Nightfalls will also start earlier. This is because there will be no power increase in Season 21.
- Additionally, according to unconfirmed sources, there is a seasonal activity called “The Depth”. It will consist of three increasingly challenging activities. And there has already been talk of fishing. Whether this will come to pass will still have to be discovered on May 23.
Additionally, the latest of 2 Lightfall dungeons will go live in Season 21. However, the content will remain a secret until the end.
- The unnamed dungeon will open on Friday, May 26, at 7:00 PM.
Who can play the dungeon? Players who want to discover it must also have purchased the exclusive deluxe edition of “Lightfall”, including the additional season passes, as these include 2 new dungeons. However, those who own the standard versions of “Lightfall” must purchase the two DLC dungeons separately. This offer will be available on the launch day.
Here’s what else to expect:
- Exotic focusing: Focusing on exotic armor at the NPC vendor Rahool will be added. Furthermore, it was shared that this would allow higher minimum values and a better distribution.
- Artifact perk change: Equipping and reclaiming individual artifact perks with a single click will be possible.
- New build options: 3 new strand aspects and two new armor mods will be available to players for new build ideas.
- Aspects: Titan: “Rain of Arrows”, Hunter: “Braided Deception”, Warlock: “The Wanderer”
- Mods: “Powerful Attraction” and “Elemental Charges”
- 24 Exo buffs and nerfs: There will be comprehensive overhauls of armor exotics, such as the Starfire Protocol.
- Ability adjustments: The abilities of the Guardians will also be comprehensively adjusted.
- Free Osiris quest titled “The Veil”: Season 21 will reward owners of Lightfall with a new, additional Legendary Hand Cannon for completing the quest, as Bungie revealed. During this quest, players will explore the city to learn more about the nature of the veil through Osiris’ research and newly uncovered data from the Ishtar Collective.
This short quest will be made available to all Lightfall owners and will take place independently of the events in the Season of Depth. As a reward for completing the last step, players will gain access to three new strand aspects (one per class).
- Depth Gaze weapon activation: Starting from Season 21, players will have the option to activate Depth Gaze manually for weapons. There will be a currency for this, only available in limited quantities in the battle pass, 6 per season, 3 for free. Raid weapons will also be considered here.
- Better chances at raid Exotics: 150 raids and more and still no Exotic? Bungie wants to improve that. Starting from Season 21, completed challenges will give you a higher chance of exotic raid drops.
- Inventory update: The two materials “Finest Material Weave” and “Rainmaker” will be removed in Season 21. Players can still use up old stocks, however.
- Trials of Osiris: Starting from Season 21, it will be harder to gild the title “Flawless”. New cosmetic rewards will be available, and “The Messenger” returns with new perks to the weapon pool of the Trials, and there will be an Arkus glaive coming. Dominance will be the only mode in Trials, and there will be a special emblem to remain flawless.
- Ritual weapon: There will also be a new ritual weapon in Season 21. This time it is an aggressive kinetic scout rifle of the type “Tex Mechanica” called “Last Rites”.
- No seasonal vendor upgrades anymore: There will also probably not be a seasonal vendor upgrade in Season 21, as Destiny Bulletin announced. There is some rumor about fishing.
Season 21 also brings fresh wind to PvP
This should attract more players: Casual players typically keep their distance from the Trials of Osiris, the PvP endgame in Destiny 2. To change that, Bungie is introducing some modifications. But there will also be new offerings for experienced Trials players. So Season 21 aims to make Trials more accessible.
Therefore, Bungie will make the introduction quest to the Trials more of a true introduction to the Trials and less of a “do a time-consuming thing before you can play Trials”.
For the Season of Depth, there are also the following innovations in the Trials loot pool:
- For the first time, a Trials glaive called “Unexpected Return” gets introduced. It is an adaptive Arc glaive that can be earned on the weekend of June 9.
- “The Messenger,” the well-known kinetic pulse rifle with high firepower, will return on the weekend of June 16.
The following weapons will be removed from the standard loot pool in Season 21, but the non-master versions will be available through legacy focusing with the 14th Holy:
- “The Inquisitor” – Shotgun
- “Pfeifer’s Mood” – Bow
To decorate yourself, these new cosmetics can be hunted in Season 21 and underline your status as an experienced PvP player:
- Exotic ghost shell called
Hero’s Trail
- Exotic ship named “Courageous Memory”
- Exotic sparrow “Journey of the Survivors”
- A new shader called “Majestic Patina” when you open the lighthouse reward chest for the first time in Season 21.
A bug and a new mode: Especially solo players have rarely been able to shine in Trials. Bungie has now confirmed that there was actually an issue with the lobby balancer, which caused solo players with high skills often felt that matches were unfairly stacked against them.
Because with this, the player search based on the pass will be abolished, you also won’t have to reset your card if you want to help a friend reach the lighthouse after you have already been there. The number of wins on the card no longer affects the difficulty of the matches.
Trials with new main game mode “Territory”
Team-oriented mode and a title that is harder to gild: In Season 21, the mode “Territory” will be activated as the main game mode for Trials. This change will make carrying teammates to the lighthouse more difficult, as it places a high value on solid teamwork.
Furthermore, starting from Season 21, you will have to prove yourself much more if you want to gild the title “Flawless”. This is intended to bring a certain level of core competency to the game that should show that the player concerned has earned the “Flawless Gilding” title the hard way.
For that, there is a new emblem that is obtained when opening the flawless chest at the lighthouse, provided you didn’t take a setback in any of the victories required for that. This means you have to achieve the “Flight of the Dove” medal for each victory. That should be quite a challenge.
When does new Season 21 start? Today evening, May 23, starting at 7 PM, there will be a new seasonal story and further details about the Lightfall DLC will be revealed. Then the free quest with Osiris will likely also be available.
And with Titan, Season 21 seems to be addressing the last missing destination and NPC. The Guardians are especially curious whether Bungie will indeed allow them to dive. They dream of a new dungeon that is entirely underwater where they can dive with enthusiasm for a while.
However, another question here is: Will the new Season 21, with its depth, even meet the high expectations of the fans? What do you think? Feel free to write it in the comments.
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