Prior to the Forsaken expansion, the developers have praised the Dreaming City, the new endgame location of Destiny 2, in the highest terms. And rightly so, says Micha.
The Dreaming City, the new endgame zone in Forsaken, was already described as a picturesque place even before the expansion’s release. The location was announced as a mix between the Dreadnaught and the Vault of Glass from Destiny 1, paired with a touch of the “Lord of the Rings” movies by Peter Jackson.
The developers did not promise too much: The area is a true feast for the eyes, but it can also pack quite a punch.
Spoiler: Micha describes her adventures in the Dreaming City.
Picturesque Place, Terrible Enemies
You can only enter the Dreaming City after completing the Forsaken campaign. A small questline must be completed beforehand. This can be quite annoying.
But once you finally enter the Dreaming City after the quest, all the effort is forgotten.
Because you are in for a magical sight: Green meadows, sharp rocks, and gentle waterfalls alternate with strange, delicate structures. Mountains and chasms invite exploration. Here and there, caves are scattered that promise secrets and hefty loot.
Visually and acoustically, the city is a blast. Destiny 2 has never looked so beautiful in my opinion.
But that’s not all. For at every corner, dangers lurk. The Hive, the Taken, and the Scorn have also made their home in the Dreaming City.
The Enemies in the Dreaming City Can Pack Quite a Punch
Enemies disrupt the picturesque view at every corner. Your Guardian is not just there for sightseeing in the city, but also has to do a bit of cleaning up.
The areas vary in level requirements. While your Guardian may have the upper hand in one corner, it can look quite different in another.
This became my downfall in the Lost Sectors. After I could easily get through the sector below Petra Venj on my own, I became a bit overconfident and wanted to try the Lost Sector at the Blind Well.
True to Hunter style, I jumped into the sector full of confidence and without thinking, only to receive a headshot from a Taken Hobgoblin a few seconds later, which took me down immediately.
Next time, I had more respect for the enemies.
However, the Ascendant Challenge of the first week completely threw me off track. Although I had heard from the clan what needed to be done, I was not prepared in the slightest.
Near-total darkness, extremely limited visibility, and tons of Taken enemies made my pulse race. Plus, the massive Knights that could appear at any time. The fact that my power level for the challenge was actually way too low didn’t help the situation.
With great difficulty and help from the clan, I eventually succeeded. I hadn’t been this scared in Destiny for a long time or been so stressed by an activity.
What Else Awaits Us in the Dreaming City?
The community also seems to be taken with the city. In the Destiny subreddit, secrets and speculations are being eagerly shared. The Guardians are sure that the city still has a lot to offer in the coming weeks.
The developers have already announced that the Dreaming City will be a different world three weeks after the release, than it was at launch. Players are certain that this remark is to be taken literally and that the city has a three-week cycle during which it changes its appearance.
Perhaps the changes will also start with the raid. The “Last Wish” will open its doors for the first time tonight, and the Guardians will learn what evil lies at the heart of the city.
What do you think of the Dreaming City? Are you just as excited, or do you have a completely different favorite spot in the Destiny universe?
