Destiny 2 expansions. Purchased Destiny add-ons. How to Claim Pre-Order Bonuses and Digital Deluxe Edition Items
Destiny 2- a sudden hit on Steam. Thousands of players in queue, crowded servers and one of the largest launches in the history of the platform.
Where did this game come from and what's special about it?
A saying for those who don’t believe in games outside Gaben’s shop
If you think there are no games out there, here's a quick summary. moved from Battle.net to Steam after the split between the development studio Bungie and the publisher . Bungie are the masters of console shooters who ushered in a new era of gaming with the release of a completely empty looter shooter at the time, which showed how much success can depend on the social component.
E3 went well. Impressed gamers around the world have seen enough of the announcements and added to their list of expectations for 2014 and 2015. But not only that.
Activision Blizzard doesn't have enough games to keep the huge publisher afloat, so the conditions for developing a sequel for Bungie turned out to be impossible. Yes, exactly development - despite the fact that the game was released on September 6, 2017, the developers and the publisher completed it on the fly, calling the process and numbered “years”.
The quality could not withstand the frantic pace and, in free swimming, grabbed its last game.
Before the players have time to enjoy space travel and saving humanity from a terrible threat, something new and even worse is being prepared for them.
As the whole world confidently celebrated the transition to "Year 3 of Destiny 2", one can easily imagine that a lot of content has accumulated over time. Yes, that’s true - in almost three years, two add-ons were released before the transition to Steam and one after.
Not only that, Year 1 content and some of Year 2 content are now freely available on Destiny 2: New Light.
The second year of Destiny 2's life is no worse than the first - with excellent work by the writers and developers, who have pulled together the skeleton of an interesting narrative.
“Free game? Yes, this is probably a hoax!”
– those for whom this section was written will say. No, this is not a scam, but a free, full-fledged game with all that it implies.
It seems to me that in this way Bungie is killing several birds with one stone: trying to return those people who managed to receive ; gets new players; raises its value in the eyes of potential investors and shareholders, including even . Everything is fair - the investment from investors will not compare with the version given to the players.
What content is available in Destiny 2?
Currently the content is distributed as follows
What will the free version do?
Access to the game, all seasonal events, various online modes and about five hours of story in the Red War, "" and "" campaigns. Beginners start the game with 750 power, which is very important in the current state of the game.Let's immediately admit that the game is not about the plot (although it was improved), so as not to upset its creators once again. In addition to these scenarios, you will have access to patrols on all planets, competitive modes "Gambit", "Crucible", "Blitz", "Gambit Prime", "Nightfall", "Black Arsenal Forge" and "Panopticon", as well as the opportunity to participate in private matches of Gambit and Crucible.
There are a few raids - “Leviathan” and its variations, two in number. Just kidding, the raids here are simply huge, but many players think that PvP is still more interesting.
Some of the listed modes were included in the free version from "". This means that the main part paid content– PvE.
You'll be given the Forsaken story campaign, seasonal missions, Year 2 raids and dungeons, and quests. In principle, if you just started playing, then it’s obvious that you don’t really need the addition (at all). Once upon a time it saved the game from being soft and fluffy, and now it is simply an optional pack for fans of PvE or the game itself.
"Shadowkeep"
Makes you think about buying. This is a completely separate add-on and does not require any other purchases.Some players are disappointed with the new addition, not wanting to delve into the context of the event. But in front of them is indicative of a small addition, including the first season “Immortality,” which Bungie desperately needed to assert its independence. At the same time, this is a signal to players that the studio will take the game seriously and will begin releasing updates at a new pace, correcting what it has missed over the past two years.
Burst into the top ten with two legs Steam games, and there is no reason to believe that its popularity will decline.
conclusions
Available on Steam from October 1, 2019. By the way, the game gives out engrams from Bungie Rewards - local loot boxes, the names and differences of which are very easy to get confused.
But even on free version there are ample opportunities for playing, and that is why records appeared, and that is why queues for servers appeared.
If you have never played before, you now have a great chance to get acquainted with a historically important franchise with a unique atmosphere that can hold the player.
Purchasing Destiny DLC
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Purchased Destiny expansions
Destiny's expansion system allows players to purchase Additional materials to play for real money. Below you will find information about available Destiny expansions and instructions on how to resolve any issues that may arise.
Strengthening your character in Destiny 2: Shadowkeep
Starting October 15, 2019, all Destiny 2 players will be able to purchase a character boost (called Season 8: Surge) up to Power Level 900.
- Only available after reaching power level 900: Strengthening the character for the “Keep of Shadows” it is forbidden purchase until the character reaches Power Level 900 while playing Destiny 2.
- Purchase in the character selection window: Character enhancements for Shadowkeep can be purchased for silver on the character selection screen. Players who do not have enough Silver will be redirected to their gaming platform's store to purchase additional Silver.
- The Shadowkeep Character Boost can be purchased in Destiny 2 on PlayStation 4. Xbox One, PC and Stadia.
- Opening all destinations: Using a character boost for Shadowkeep will automatically unlock all destinations for you to visit.
- Activated immediately: When purchasing a new character enhancement for Shadowkeep, it is activated immediately on the selected character and cannot be canceled. Before activating or purchasing a character boost for Shadowkeep, players must ensure they select the character they want.
- Removing enhanced characters: According to , Bungie does not return or restore items lost when characters are deleted, including purchased buffs that were activated on a subsequently deleted character.
Destiny 1 Class Sets
Level 40 class sets for Destiny 1 can be purchased as add-ons. After purchase, the purchased sets appear in the game at the postmaster.
- Availability for different platforms: Level 40 Class Packs for Destiny 1 are only available on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.
- Spark of Light: Each class set includes one Spark of Light, which when used increases the active character's level to the same level as the set. Spark of Light cannot be used by characters who have already reached the set level, however it can be used if the character has almost reached that level. Before spending a Spark of Light, check that you have chosen the correct active character.
- Subclass Amplifier: Each set includes one subclass booster, which, when used, maximally develops the selected subclass of the active character. The Subclass Enhancer cannot be used on fully developed subclasses, however it can be used if the subclass is nearly developed. Before spending a subclass booster, make sure you select the correct subclass and active character.
- Postmaster inventory: The class pack is delivered to the postmaster of the first character who enters the game after purchasing this pack. If a character's inventory is full when opening a pack, the excess items will be sent to the Postmaster. The Postmaster can store a limited number of items. If this limit is exceeded, items may be removed from the Postmaster's inventory. Additionally, when deleting a character, all items stored in the Postmaster's inventory will be lost. To avoid lost items, we strongly recommend that you collect items from the postmaster as soon as possible. As per our Deleted Item and Character Policy, Bungie will not return or refund items lost from Postmaster.
- Removing characters: When a character is deleted, all items from his inventory are permanently lost. Before deleting, make sure that all items from class sets are transferred to another character or placed in storage. In accordance with our Deleted Items and Characters Policy, Bungie will not return or refund items lost due to character deletions.
- One class pack per account: Players can purchase up to one copy of each class set per Destiny account. For example, the owner of one account Destiny will not be able to purchase two level 40 Hunter packs, but will be able to purchase one each of the level 40 Warlock and level 40 Hunter packs.
Solving problems with purchased add-ons
Players experiencing issues purchasing or installing add-ons for their Destiny account can take the following steps:
- Wait approximately 30 seconds: Wait about 30 seconds and then check to see if the purchased content has been added to your account.
- Restart Destiny: If the expansion content does not appear over time, exit Destiny and then log back in with each character one at a time, checking their inventory and the Postmaster's inventory.
- Log out of your gaming platform account: If expansion content is not available for any character, close Destiny and log out of your platform account entirely. We also recommend clearing the cache on consoles or restarting the Steam app on PC. After relaunching Destiny, log in with each character one at a time to check their and the Postmaster's inventory.
- Check if the purchase transaction has been completed: If the expansion content still does not appear, ensure that the platform store purchase was completed successfully, that it was on the correct account and version of Destiny, and that the expansions are fully installed.
- Contact platform support: If the purchase is shown as successful in the platform store, contact
Destiny 2- a sudden hit on Steam. Thousands of players in queue, crowded servers and one of the largest launches in the history of the platform.
Where did this game come from and what's special about it?
A saying for those who don’t believe in games outside Gaben’s shop
If you think there are no games outside of Steam, here's a quick summary. Destiny 2 moved from Battle.net to Steam after the developer studio Bungie broke up with the publisher Activision Blizzard. Bungie are the masters of console shooters, ushering in a new era of gaming with the release of Destiny, a completely empty looter shooter at the time that showed how much success can depend on the social component.
Activision Blizzard doesn't have enough games to keep the huge publisher afloat, so the conditions for developing a sequel for Bungie turned out to be impossible. Yes, it’s development – despite the fact that the game was released on September 6, 2017, the developers and the publisher completed it on the fly, calling the process seasons and numbered “years” Destiny 2.
The quality could not withstand the frantic pace and scandals, Bungie went into free flight, grabbing its latest game.
As the whole world confidently celebrated the transition to "Year 3 of Destiny 2", one can easily imagine that a lot of content has accumulated over time. Yes, that’s true - in almost three years, two add-ons were released before the transition to Steam and one after.
Not only that, the first year content and some of the second year content are now freely available in the free version Destiny 2: New Light.
“Free game? Yes, this is probably a hoax!”
– those for whom this section was written will say. No, this is not a scam, but a free, full-fledged game with all that it implies.
It seems to me that in this way Bungie is killing several birds with one stone: trying to return those people who managed to get the free version; gets new players; raises its value in the eyes of potential investors and shareholders, including even the Chinese. Everything is fair - the investment from investors will not compare with the version given to the players.
What content is available in Destiny 2?
Currently the content is distributed as follows
- Vanilla free version of New World with first year additions, various modes, characters and seasonal events.
- “Forsaken” add-on for 999 rubles with the remnants of the old content.
- New add-on “Keep of Shadows” for 1999 rubles.
What will the free version do?
Access to the game, all seasonal events, various online modes and about five hours of story in the Red War, Curse of Osiris and Warmind campaigns. Beginners start the game with 750 power, which is very important in the current state of the game.
Let's immediately admit that the game is not about the plot (although it was improved), so as not to upset its creators once again. In addition to these scenarios, you will have access to patrols on all planets, the modes “Gambit”, “Crucible”, “Raids”, “Gambit Prime”, “Nightfall”, “Black Arsenal Forge” and “Panopticon”, as well as the opportunity to participate in Private matches in Gambit and The Crucible.
There are a few raids - “Leviathan” and its variations, two in number. Just kidding, the raids here are simply huge, but many players think that PvP is still more interesting.
Some of the modes listed were included in the free version of Forsaken. This means that the bulk of the paid content is PvE.
You'll be given the Forsaken story campaign, seasonal missions, Year 2 raids and dungeons, and quests. In principle, if you just started playing, then it’s obvious that you don’t really need the addition (at all). Once upon a time it saved the game from being soft and fluffy, and now it is simply an optional pack for fans of PvE or the game itself.
"Shadowkeep"
Makes you think about buying. This is a completely separate add-on and does not require any other purchases.
Some players are disappointed with the new addition, not wanting to delve into the context of the event. But in front of them is indicative of a small addition, including the first season “Immortality,” which Bungie desperately needed to assert its independence. At the same time, this is a signal to players that the studio will take the game seriously and will begin releasing updates at a new pace, correcting what it has missed over the past two years.
Additionally, if you buy Shadowkeep, you should understand that the small amount of content you receive now will be compensated for in future seasons. There is still less content in Shadowkeep than in Forsaken; sometimes equipment from the second expansion is found in new loot, but for now these are all little things that can be tolerated until the release of the main events of the season.
The main thing is that Destiny 2 broke into the top ten with both legs popular games Steam, and there is no reason to believe that its popularity will decline.
conclusions
- Don't need mob battles and raids?
We have come up with a free version for you. All the same, you will definitely want to buy something in a local store, the developers are not confident in this regard. - Do you want PvE here and now?
Take the second expansion, there is enough content there. - Want to PvE next year while you have more important things to do?
Then you need the third expansion!
Destiny 2 available on Steam from October 1, 2019. By the way, the game gives out engrams from Bungie Rewards - local loot boxes, the names and differences of which are very easy to get confused.
But even on the free version there are ample opportunities for playing, and that is why records appeared, and that is why queues for servers appeared.
If you've never played Destiny before, this is a great chance to get acquainted with a historically important franchise with a unique atmosphere that can keep the player engaged.
It's not that difficult and you can learn a lot just by playing. However, during the course of completing the Shadowkeep expansion, some players may have various questions, such as “How to level up faster?” and “Where can I find an artifact?” In this guide for beginners we will try to answer them.
How to Claim Pre-Order Bonuses and Digital Deluxe Edition Items
If you pre-order Destiny 2: Shadowkeep, you will receive a reward for your character. These include the Exotic Rocket Launcher and its decoration. The Digital Deluxe Edition also comes with some rewards: a Ghost Skin, Emote, and Emblem await you.
Items can be picked up from Eris Morn's inventory.
To unlock these items, you simply need to complete the prologue to Shadowkeep and talk to Eris Morn. After the first meeting, she will be available as an NPC on the moon. The interaction screen will tell you that you can receive pre-order items and/or Digital Deluxe Edition bonuses.
If you pre-order, you will receive the Two-Tailed Fox Rocket Launcher, as well as a unique Hive-themed Kitsune Pursuit decoration. Rewards for purchasing the Deluxe Edition include the Whispering Voices Exotic Emote, the Eris Morn Exotic Ghost Shell, and the Harbinger of Gloom Emblem.
Where to find the artifact in Destiny 2: Shadowkeep
In Destiny 2: Shadowkeep, Bungie has introduced a Seasonal Artifact that will allow you to add unique perks to your Guardian. In fact he is part new system Season of the Undying progression, which unlocks items and content as you rank up.
The artifact is unlocked at level 7 in the Season of the Undying.
During the Season of the Undying in Destiny 2, you will have the opportunity to unlock an artifact called the Eye of the Gatelord. You can find this item by going to the Seasons tab in the Navigation Console. Once in this section, you will find a list of rewards for reaching each level. "Eye of the Gate Lord" is located on the seventh level.
So, in order to get this item and use it, you will need to reach level 7 in the season. To earn experience faster in the Shadowkeep expansion, you need to focus on activities such as daily and weekly quests or other content that rewards the most experience (more on that later). You will need to get 100,000 experience per level to unlock the artifact.
After unlocking, a slot for the artifact will appear on the character's screen.
How to level up faster in Destiny 2: Shadowkeep and get maximum power level 900
With the release of the Shadowkeep expansion for Destiny 2, players received the new kind content. The level cap is now much higher, and you'll need to get your guard to power level 900 as quickly as possible in order to gain access to various activities, such as the new raid.
How to Reach Power Level 900 Fast in Destiny 2
The first thing you need to know is that in Destiny 2 there is no one way to quickly reach maximum level. There are many different ways to unlock new equipment that will increase your rank. What you should do, no matter which path you choose, is to constantly use new and more powerful equipment. In other words, the next item you equip should be one with a higher power level.
Spend your remaining tokens
The idea is to spend tokens at the vendor or faction leader, replacing old items with new ones each time. Once you equip more powerful items, the next equipment or weapon you get will be of a higher level. Keep changing weapons and equipment to new ones and earn more tokens. You will see the level of light/power continue to increase.
Farm any content in the game that gives blue engrams or items
As with tokens, you simply need to exchange old equipment or weapons for new ones, thereby increasing the power level. One of the places where items will constantly drop is the area with the Treasure Guardian, who spawns on the Moon near Eris Morn. East of the Vault drop-off point you will find a guard who, when killed, will open special jumping platforms that will lead you to a treasure chest. Follow the instructions below and then return to the Sanctuary to farm the Treasure Guardian and increase your power level to 900.
Play a new campaign
By playing the campaign you will also significantly increase your power level as it a good place to obtain new equipment and weapons. However, you can leave the campaign until you level up from 750 to around 800. This way you will get powerful legendary items from missions to high level without the need for further improvement.
Other activities in Destiny 2, such as Strikes, Nightfalls, or any other places where you can get loot
Completing activities such as Nightfalls or other Strikes is in a good way get powerful items. Strikes are the easiest way to obtain items that will increase your power level, but completing Nightfall Strikes will be even more effective in reaching 900.
Where to find Nightmares in Destiny 2: Shadowbreak
Killing Nightmares is one of the requirements for completing one of the quests in Destiny 2: Shadowkeep. If there are no particular difficulties with other requirements (the necessary enemies can be easily found right on the Moon), then questions may arise with the last one. Performance of this assignment will allow you to create powerful armor and weapons. Although Nightmares are quite common on the Moon, this quest requires you to kill them on another planet solar system, which means you'll have to go somewhere else.
Nightmares can be found on the planets Earth, Titan, Nessus and IO.
The Nightmares you need to kill for this mission can easily be found in various Lost Sectors on planets in Destiny 2, including Earth, Titan, Nessus, and IO.
Simply head to any of the Lost Sectors in these areas and you will find Nightmares there that will allow you to complete the quest. If you kill them on the Moon, you will notice that killing them does not provide any progress. Lost sectors are indicated by a special icon in the form of two arcs and a dot. In the screenshot above you can see one example.
How to get the Deathbringer Exotic Rocket Launcher in Destiny 2: Shadowbreak
The Deathbringer Rocket Launcher is one of the powerful new exotic weapons coming to Destiny 2 with the Shadowkeep expansion. This item is associated with an Exotic quest that will unlock after you complete the expansion's main storyline. You will have a quest called "Memory of Sai Mota", but before that you must obtain the item "Firewall Data Fragment" by completing the weekly bounty "Moon Explorer" from Eris Morn.
Step 1: Receive your reward from Eris Morn for completing the Moon Explorer job.
To complete the weekly bounty, which is the first stage of this quest, you need to travel to three different lost sectors. Please note that completing the sector from Sorrow's Harbor does not count. Completing this task will give you a "Firewall Data Fragment". Only after you have obtained it, go to Sorrow's Haven to reach the last lost sector on the Moon.
Step 2: Take the firewall data fragment to the lost sector "K1 Discovery"
Once you receive the firewall data fragment, you can go to the lost sector "K1 Discovery" and gain access to the system core storage. After defeating the boss, go to the door on the right, opened using the item you received earlier. Next you will move on to the next stage of the quest.
Step 3: Collect the Necklace Scrap on the Moon
The third part of this quest requires you to find Nightmares on the Moon and kill them with the Ark's abilities. This can be done fairly easily in the Sorrow's Haven area, as there are a lot of Nightmares spawning there all the time. Make sure you use any of your Ark abilities for the finishing blow to get the necklace fragments. Once you have collected 20 pieces, return to Eris in the Sanctuary.
Step 4: Travel to the portal located near Eris in the drop zone
Now you need to take the necklace to Eris. However, she will not be in her usual place, and you will have to go into the portal that appears, and then you will find next to the pyramid where Ikora was earlier in story missions. Talk to her and she will ask you to open the chest nearby. By doing this, you will gain access to the Exotic quest. Completing this quest will eventually reward you with the Deathbringer exotic rocket launcher.
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News | 2019-06-05
Out of the blue, the Curse of Osiris and Warmind expansions for Destiny 2 are now free. Moreover, there were no announcements or hints from Bungie - when you enter the game, the DLC content is unlocked independently. I hope this is not an accidental mistake, but a deliberate action from the developers.
Curse of Osiris is the first expansion for Destiny 2, released on December 5, 2017. With him you will go to Mercury. A new campaign becomes available to players, several additional tasks, new public challenges, PvP maps, strikes, armor and weapons.
Warmind is the second expansion for Destiny 2, released on May 8, 2018. This time Mars and even more content compared to the first DLC become available to you. New raids, the “Spire of Stars” raid, “Escalation Protocol”, themed equipment and equipment, story adventures, etc. await you.
In my opinion, this is a great move on Bungie's part. Free add-ons will allow us to bring back some of the old players who are not ready to pay money, but still want to play Destiny 2. Even if this content is no longer so relevant, it is an excellent opportunity to play new ones completely free of charge storylines in the game, upgrade your hero and get new equipment.
