Bungie Explains How Destiny 2 Exotics Draw Inspiration from Existing Lore

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Destiny 2 is one of the most complex games on the market in terms of lore, with its original space-magic mix being a great source of inspiration for stories both in the present and future. There are many iconic gear pieces, characters, and locations in Destiny 2's legacy thus far, and The Witch Queen expansion added even more of these elements. Because the game is a looter-shooter at its core, it's not uncommon for players to focus on getting the best gear available, be it loot from the new Vow of the Disciple Raid or Legendary weapons from the world loot pool.

With the 30th Anniversary Pack and The Witch Queen patches, it became clear that Bungie wants Destiny 2 players to craft their own builds — and now their weapons, all to give them more agency over what their characters can do. As such, Destiny 2's Exotic weapons and armor pieces became all the more important, as their unique perks and traits change the way the game is played. In terms of worldbuilding, Exotics are also a fantastic tool to build on existing lore, telling new stories or providing more depth to some characters. In a roundtable interview session with Game Rant, Destiny 2 concept artist Dima Goryainov spoke about it means to give new life to certain characters, and why Exotic designs matter.

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Exotics in Destiny 2 are often tied to specific locations, characters, or events, and they can tell a story of their own through lore tabs, unique quest steps, or dialogue. An example is Dead Man's Tale from the Presage mission, which launched in Season of the Chosen and explored the events onboard the Glykon; a Cabal ship adrift near the Tangled Shore where Emperor Calus carried out Scorn experiments. In this