Destiny 2 Reveals Prismatic Subclass, New Enemy Faction, and More

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Bungie reveals tons of new information about Destiny 2 The Final Shape in a new developer stream, including the Prismatic subclass, exotic armor that can take perks from other gear, as well as new enemies for players to fight. April 9 is a big day for the Destiny 2 community, with the Into The Light experience finally launching for all players. As previously revealed, the update adds a new PvE-style game mode called Onslaught, the Hall of CHampions social space, as well as 12 fan favorite returning weapons like Hammerhead, Recluse, and Mountaintop as part of a larger set called the Brave Arsenal.

In addition to Into The Light launching, Bungie also teased that it was ready to showcase the upcoming expansion, The Final Shape. Although the experience was originally slated to launch this past February, The Final Shape is aiming to close the chapter on a 10-year journey that Destiny 2 players have gone on, effectively bringing the Light and Darkness Saga to a close. However, the studio does have more plans for the game and franchise, though in a new livestream, the studio showcased a lot of new content coming in The Final Shape.

As it turns out, The Final Shape does have a new subclass called Prismatic, though it doesn't work in the traditional sense. As the name implies, players can combine Light and Dark powers together, adding 2 bars under the super meter for both light and dark. Once both are filled, players transcend with a mix of powers. Showcasing how dynamic and unique the class is, the stream opens with a fast-paced battle between the player and the new enemy types, including a Subjugator, inside a twisted version of the old Tower space from the original Destiny. The player utilized a collection of abilities from Solar, Stasis, and Arc classes to quickly and efficiently defeat the enemies.

In addition to the highly customizable Prismatic subclass, The Final Shape also introduces an enemy faction called The Dread, based on The Witness. While also including the