The Forsaken expansion for Destiny 2 brings some long-awaited features that fans have been longing for. With the launch of the autumn add-on, the Collections – that is, the collections – will also be introduced. This allows previously found items to be reproduced, among other things. However, this feature has a catch.
While there were already some details about the Collections during the flood of information at E3, many questions about their scope and function remained unanswered. In the latest TWaB blog, Bungie now provided a closer look at what Guardians can expect from the Collections with Forsaken starting September 4, 2018.
The Collections in Destiny 2 – Like kiosks, but with a catch
Familiar system: For those familiar with the kiosks from Destiny 1, the Collections in Destiny 2 will seem familiar. Both features are similar in function. In exchange for certain materials or Glimmer, items already acquired can be drawn again from the collection.
The improvement: However, the Collections are somewhat more extensive in their function, showing not only already acquired items but also information and tips on the location or potential source of still missing items. But what exactly do they encompass? And how does the extraction of items from the collection work? These and several other questions have now been answered by the developers.
Which Year 1 items are tracked in the Collections?
The Collections include all weapons, armor pieces, ghosts, ships, Sparrows, emblems, and shaders that were available in the first year of Destiny 2.
Are items tracked that were dismantled before Forsaken?
Items that are currently in your inventory can be dismantled without any issues. Starting in September, you will find them in your collection. Consumables are excluded from this.
What about items that were already dismantled?
The Collections track all intended items that you had in your inventory or vault since the release of the Warmind DLC. Items that were dismantled before May 8, 2018, will not appear in the Collections – unless you received them again afterward.
Which Year 2 items are included in the collection?
The same ones as in Year 1, with the exception of all legendary random roll weapons and armor from Year 2. These are disabled in the Collections and cannot be drawn again from them.
However, Bungie is not satisfied with this approach and is therefore working on a permanent solution for storing the exact perk rolls of respective random roll items in your Collections.
What costs are involved in reproducing items from the collection?
The costs for item recovery are still being refined. More information will follow at a later date.
In general: If there are Glimmer when dismantling a shader, it will also cost Glimmer to reproduce it. If the shader comes from Eververse and crumbles into Glimmer dust when dismantled, then it will also cost Glimmer dust to recover it. This pattern applies to all items in the Collections.
Note: Reproducing the shaders from the collections will cost something, but applying the shaders to equipment will be free.
What power level does the gear have when drawn from the collection?
The recovered items from the Collections will be close to the power level you have at the time of reproduction. However, you will need to infuse them to prepare them for endgame activities.
What do you think of this system? And what do you think about the Year 2 items being initially left out?
