Destiny 2 is getting a new seasonal activity in Season 8. Now we finally know a bit more about the Vex Offensive and how it is supposed to work.
Where can you find the new info about the Vex Offensive? On the official Bungie website, you can find new information about the Vex Offensive in the overview of the Season of the Undying, Season 8. This is supposed to differ from the regular Vex invasions in an important point.
New 6-Player Activity for Season Pass Holders
What we know now about the Vex Offensive: The Vex Offensive will be a completely new 6-player matchmaking activity. You are supposed to discover the origin of the Vex invasions and work with Ikora Rey. The goal is to put an end to the Vex invasions. To do this, you will need to queue for the activity.
How exactly this will work is not entirely clear yet. It is conceivable that the Vex Offensive can be selected via the Navigator on the map – similar to the Menagerie.
Who can play the Vex Offensive? However, not all players will have access to the new 6-player matchmaking activity. You will need the Season Pass for the Season of the Undying. Those who do not own it will not be able to play the Vex Offensive.
How to get the Season Pass: There are various ways to get the Season Pass for Season 8:
- Owners of Shadowkeep get the Season Pass for Season 8 for free
- Buyers of the Digital Deluxe and Collector’s Edition receive the season passes for the entire Year 3 (4 Seasons)
- You can purchase the Season Pass separately for 1000 Silver in the game
What rewards are there? The Vex Offensive will offer special gear and weapons for those who dare to face the Vex threat. For example, it should be possible to unlock new weapons by completing the activity. To do this, you choose a weapon that you would like to add to your collection and complete the corresponding quest for that weapon.
You can specifically earn the weapons and do not have to wait for a random drop from the activity. Dedicated players have a clear goal in sight.
What is the difference to the Vex Invasion events? It is important to distinguish between the Vex Offensive and the Vex Invasion events. Unlike the Vex Offensive, the Invasion events will not have matchmaking but will simply take place at different times. Vex invasions, for example, occur on the Moon.
Moreover, all Destiny 2 players can participate in these invasion events and do not need a Season Pass for that. Thus, players of the base game can also join.
This is the origin of the Vex invasions: According to Bungie, the events of the Vex invasions should be directly connected to the events in Shadowkeep and the new raid. In the “Garden of Salvation” raid, we will enter the Black Garden, which veterans should still know from Destiny 1.
There we will apparently do something that greatly angers the Vex. Through our actions (or those of an enemy?), the Vex invasions will occur, taking place throughout the universe.
The Menagerie as a Good Example
The advantage of 6-player activities: The Vex Offensive is by no means the first 6-player activity in Destiny 2. Raids and the Menagerie also rely on a 6-player fireteam.
These activities are especially fun because of their group dynamics. You are no longer alone, but can tackle the challenge together in a large group. With the matchmaking for the Menagerie, you typically do not have to wait long, and after a short time, you have your fireteam together thanks to the player search, and you can get started.
Why the Menagerie works well at the moment: The Menagerie is currently the 6-player activity in which the matchmaking works best. In raids, the player search via Guided Games can sometimes take forever.
In the Menagerie, you face the challenges of Emperor Calus and venture onto his Leviathan. There you will need to work with 5 other players to master various phases and mechanics to progress as quickly as possible. The activity brings the best of Destiny raids without being overly complicated.
Additionally, with the Chalice of Opulence, it is possible to choose your rewards for a run practically. You can therefore grind for various equipment and weapons in the Menagerie. That is why it is also very popular among many players.
The Vex Offensive is likely going in a similar direction.
Will you be getting the Season Pass and playing the Vex Offensive?
