Destiny 2 Lightfall Expansion Has Players Fighting 'Most Powerful Enemy in the Destiny Universe'

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A new video for Destiny 2: Lightfall discusses the main villains of the expansion, and of the Destiny universe as a whole. In many ways, Destiny 2 has been building up to this moment. Dominus Ghaul, Oryx, Eramis, and Savathun were all stepping stones to the return of the Darkness. But with Lightfall approaching, Destiny 2 players have a new name to give to their enemy. And that enemy did not come alone.

While The Witch Queen expansion was heavily focused on the Hive god Savathun, its post-season shifted direction in dramatic fashion. Season of the Haunted reintroduced Emperor Calus' Leviathan ship, corrupted by darkness. Season of Plunder brought back Eramis, plotting a new effort to destroy the Traveler. Finally, Season of the Seraph is ongoing and serves as a prelude to Lightfall, the coming of the Black Fleet, and the arrival of The Witness.

Destiny 2: Lightfall Teases Epic Confrontation With The Witness

The latest video from Bungie discusses the threats facing Earth and the Guardians with Lightfall just days away from launch. It provides a brief background on the status quo, mentioning that the true threat to Earth isn't actually Darkness itself. It's a figure named The Witness, which wields Darkness in its hunt for the Traveler. Bungie even goes so far as saying The Witness is the «most powerful enemy in the Destiny universe,» and its coming could be seen as the start of a second Collapse.

But while The Witness may be the greatest threat to the universe, Destiny 2's Lightfall expansion isn't setting up the Darkness-wielder as players' focus. Instead, that role is being given to Calus. The deposed former emperor of the Cabal Empire has given himself to Darkness and has become The Witness' servant. Where The Witness'