Hawthorne is one of the most important new characters in Destiny 2. In a character video, the developers introduce Hawthorne – along with Louis.
Nearly two weeks before the release of Destiny 2, Bungie is releasing a series of videos that briefly introduce important characters from the “Destiny 2” universe.
Bungie and Activision want to provide the most accessible entry point for all players who have never played Destiny before. Prior knowledge is not required – even though it makes the gaming experience “richer,” Bungie says, if you already have a relationship with the characters. To make the entry even easier, some characters will be introduced in trailer videos beforehand.
One of the videos features Hawthorne – a woman who appears for the first time in Destiny 2. Here you can watch the short clip:
And here is the video in German:
Who is Hawthorne?
The name Hawthorne has been known for just a few months. Because the exclusive content of the Collector’s Edition, such as the backpack, the sunshade blanket, or the paracord rope, belongs to Hawthorne according to the Amazon description.
Amazon also revealed that Hawthorne was born in the Last City, which she left as a teenager to live a life of freedom in the wilderness. She lived without the protection of the Guardians – and thus learned how to survive out there without the Light of the Traveler.
In the new trailer, we learn that she has a cool falcon named Louis. He is said to be the best pilot. Whether Louis can help the Guardians in battle against Ghaul, we will find out, but it is already known that Hawthorne will be a crucial ally.
In the trailer, she emphasizes that she survived her whole life without the Light. And that she is good at shooting the bad guys. Since the Guardians lose the Light in Destiny 2, Hawthorne becomes a valuable ally.
From the previous information and the shown material, it can be concluded that we will encounter Hawthorne early in the story in the European Dead Zone. Apparently, she saves many characters (such as Cayde-6, Ikora Rey, and Zavala) after the Cabal attack and leads them to a safe place, the Farm. At least she leads these characters out of danger, as the trailer apparently shows.
More information about Hawthorne:
- According to an article from Edge magazine, she is supposed to be a very good sniper and often makes sarcastic remarks. In the trailer, she is described as a fighter, sniper, and survivor.
- She will be an NPC at the Farm – in the new social space.
- By the way: The gameplay reveal for Destiny 2 took place at the “Jet Center Los Angeles” in Hawthorne, California. Was that a coincidence?
