Destiny 2 has had its fair share of highs and lows over the past year. The original game was enjoyed by many, but the fact that the "Curse of Osiris" expansion placed a lot of content behind a paywall didn't go well with users. While the latest "Warmind" expansion tried to correct that, the new content wasn't as appealing to longtime players. Recently, Bungie announced the "Forsaken" expansion which should hopefully add a slew of new activities to the game and bring fans back. Destiny 2: Forsaken is now available for digital preorder on the Microsoft Store. Oddly enough, only the PlayStation 4 digital codes are available on Amazon at the moment. You can purchase the expansion for $39.99 or pay $69.99 for the expansion and the " Annual Pass ". Alongside seasonal updates and live events available to every Destiny 2 player, the Annual Pass provides bonus rewards and introduces three premium content releases. Forsaken is the first major expansion to Destiny 2 and launches on September 4, 2018. With two new destinations to explore, and new weapons, armor and "Super" abilities to acquire, the download takes players on an epic journey into the wild frontiers of our solar system where the lines between justice and revenge are blurred. Forsaken also features a new competitive and collaborative endgame activity called "Gambit". Gambit is a new, hybrid four-vs-four mode that merges both player vs. enemy and player vs. player experiences into an epic battle. This entirely new way to play Destiny 2 should offer enjoyment for all types of gamers. Forsaken also brings a new weapon slot system, "Random Rolls", improvements to the mods system, and numerous other quality-of-life improvements. See at Microsoft Store Keep an eye on WindowsCentral.com/Gaming for all the latest in Xbox and Windows 10 gaming, accessories, news, and reviews!<doc-sep>Destiny 2's new $40 expansion requires both the base game and previous expansions to play...and doesn't come with either. Destiny 2 is getting some big changes, but if you're a new player be prepared to pay. VIEW GALLERY - 2 IMAGES Destiny 2's big new Forsaken expansion is changing the shape of the game in many, many ways: from core shake-ups like weapon loadout designations, mods and shaders to exciting new super abilities, the DLC aims to please the community. In many ways Forsaken resembles the original game's The Taken King mega-DLC that ultimately saved Destiny...but there's a catch. The $40 Forsaken expansion requires both the base game as well as the two previous expansion packs--Curse of Osiris and Warmind--to play. And it doesn't come with either. This little tidbit wasn't explicitly mentioned on the game's website, nor was it mentioned on Activision's official press release. I spotted it on the cover art for the expansion itself, which reads "Destiny 2 game, Destiny 2 Expansions I & II required. Sold separately." What's even more eyebrow-raising is that Forsaken, an expansion to a live game, comes with its own $30 season pass that potentially brings your investment up to $69.99. The total investment for new players though is much higher. The Destiny 2 Expansion Pass is $34.99 regularly (on sale on PSN right now), the base game is $59.99 MSRP still (can be had for cheaper, let's say $30) and Forsaken is $40. That's a hefty bit of cash. This particular move marks a departure from The Taken King, which included the three previously released expansions for Destiny. TTK also effectively changed Destiny as the main SKU morphed into the game of the year edition pack that featured the base game along with TTK and the expansions. This could happen with Forsaken farther down the line, but at launch the expansion will require some serious investment from gamers (unless Activision drops the MSRP of the previous content down some). Forsaken does promise a completely new and fresh playing field for new Destiny fans and a welcome return for current and lapsed players. Bungie and its partnered studios are focusing their energy on creating a game that people want to play now and well into 2019, and seem to have the correct community-driven mindset to make it happen. "Random rolls are coming back," said Greg Peng, senior sandbox designer at Bungie. "Every single weapon is going to feel different when it drops. And we're improving the mod system so you can customize your weapon the way you want it." Bungie also confirmed Year 2's Forsaken expansion will include the following changes: Gear collections In-game triumphs Weapon slot changes Weapon randomization Mod system update Bulk shader deletion New crucible mode 4 new crucible maps 200 additional vault slots In-game lore New bounties Power matters in Iron Banner and Trials But as someone who didn't invest in the Destiny 2 expansion pass I'm not thrilled with the idea of having to buy two previous content drops just to play the shooter's big, game-changing expansion. Destiny 2's new Forsaken expansion launches September 4, 2018 for $39.99 on PS4, Xbox One and PC. Check below for more info on Forsaken: "Following years of strife, what remains of the Reef has fallen to lawlessness. You and Cayde-6 are sent to personally investigate the recent unrest. Upon arrival, you soon discover the most-wanted criminals in the Prison of Elders have organized an escape. Beyond the Vanguard's authority, you'll pursue these fugitives deep into the Reef. Explore new regions, awaken new powers, earn powerful weapons, and uncover long lost Awoken secrets. The hunt is on."<doc-sep>Destiny Forsaken news today included the announcement of the new Annual Pass When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Sometimes they'll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. Our Privacy Notice explains more about how we use your data, and your rights. You can unsubscribe at any time. Sign up forfor the biggest new releases, reviews and tech hacks Explore a dark new frontier filled with dangerous foes and untold mysteries in Destiny 2: Forsaken. pic.twitter.com/WMMxGE5HaQ The big Destiny 2 livestream event uncovered a lot of new information about the game’s future. Billed as a major expansion for the game, Destiny 2: Forsaken will be released on September 4, 2018. It will be available on all platforms and will feature new destinations to explore in The Reef. One of the big reveals made by Bungie today was on the launch of a new Destiny Annual Pass. This will be a new way for fans to get access to content, with three updates announced over the next 12 months. The Black Armory in Winter 2018 release will be followed by Joker's Wild in Spring 2019, and Penumbra in Summer 2019. The Annual Pass will include more endgame challenges to enjoy, and will also add new weapons to the game, along with armour and vanity rewards. Bungie also hinted that some exotics will return through the Annual Pass, and will be accompanied by extra-challenging “Pinnacle Activities”. These new packs will also come with more lore for the game, although it’s unclear just how Bungie will effectively achieve this. When it comes to the new backstory of the Forsaken expansion, Bungie confirmed that following years of strife, what remains of the Reef has fallen to lawlessness.<doc-sep>
Destiny 2’s Forsaken DLC is the game’s first big expansion, taking up the fall slot that typically holds Destiny’s most substantial additions. With a new raid, new enemies, a new mode, and plenty more, Forsaken looks like it’ll live up to that precedent – and like those previous big expansions, it’ll be a fair bit pricier than its less substantial counterparts. Forsaken will launch on September 4 for $39.99 / £34.99, or you can combine your purchase with the Annual Pass for $69.99 / £59.99. Pre-orders of any version will net you Cayde’s Exotic Stash, with an exotic ornament, ship, and standoff emote, as well as the “Shades of Cayde-6” armor shader set. Keep your guns ready for the best FPS games on PC. If you really want to get spendy, you can opt to pay even more for the Digital Deluxe $79.99 / £69.99, which offers Forsaken, the Annual Pass, and the Awoken Legend Set, including a unique bow ornament, emblem, and Ghost shell. The new Annual Pass works a bit different from the previous Expansion Pass. This will provide three expansions over the course of the year, each of which will be a bit smaller than either Curse of Osiris or Warmind. Bungie says the focus here is less on cutscenes and cinematics, and more about the action and acquisition of power, with new endgame challenges and high-level items to collect. The three expansions are Black Armory in winter 2018, Joker’s Wild in spring 2019, and Penumbra in summer 2019. Across the three add-ons, there’ll be new weapons, armor, and vanity items, new (and old) exotics, new pinnacle activities, and (despite not focusing on story) some amount of lore to uncover. Additionally, the launch of Forsaken will also mean that the previously PlayStation-exclusive content for the game will now be available on all platforms, though PS4 players will have another round of exclusive stuff – a strike, new gear sets for each class, a new ship, and an exotic weapon – to keep for themselves until that exclusivity runs out again. The Forsaken release date is set for September 4, kicking off Destiny 2’s second year with new features like Gambit mode, a raid in the Dreaming City, and a long-awaited rework for the weapon slot system. Bungie promises more details on Forsaken’s story and missions at E3.