Season of the Chosen, the eighth season in Destiny 2's lifespan, has captivated players with its thrilling gameplay mechanics, gripping narrative, and exciting new content. With a focus on Guardians battling the menacing threat of the Hive's most formidable champion, Calus, it's time to equip yourself and delve into the challenges and rewards this season has to offer.
Kickstarting Season of the Chosen, we're introduced to the new activity, the BattleBar, a unique feature that allows you to track your progress and unlock new gear and weapons. It's a fresh twist on Destiny 2's typical experience, and one that veteran players will appreciate.
New Weapons and Armor
The season brings an array of new gear to salivate over. The Trace Rifle, SMG, and Grenade Launcher have been revamped, with new perks and stats that veteran Guardians will enjoy tweaking and refining.
Notable new weapons include the trace rifle 'Ager's Scepter' and the SMG 'Carn bylo'. 'Ager's Scepter' boasts a unique damage model that scales based on its charged state, while 'Carn="_ylo' offers a high-impact, low-salvage-style playstyle.
Seasonal Weapons
Craftable weapons make a comeback in Season of the Chosen. The season's artifact, 'The Surveyor', allows you to craft legendary and exotic weapons using Europa's 'Weapon Residue'. This not only helps you stock up on your favorite guns but also lets you experiment with various perks and mods.
One standout new weapon is 'The Palindrome', a versatile hand cannon with an exotic perk that boosts impact based on the distance between you and your target. It's a situational powerhouse, and one that's sure to see a lot of use in endgame activities.
Seasonal Armor
New armor is here, offering a healthy mix of stats and mods to enhance playstyles. Each class has a unique set, including new Hunter cloaks, Warlock masks, and Titan gauntlets.
The new exotic armor, 'The Stag', is a prime example of these new additions. This Titan helmet offers a stat boost to the 'Guardian's proti_Age' stat, enhancing your ability recharge when you've got your super active. It's a game-changer for aggressive Titans ready to dive into the action.
The Hivemind System
Introducing the Hivemind System, Season of the Chosen's unique gambit. Part PVP, part PVE, it tasks you with battling Hive Champions while simultaneously competing against other fireteams in PVP. It's a fresh twist on the classic PVP-PVE dichotomy, and one that rewards strategic teamwork and quick thinking.
The system uses a scoring mechanic, with points awarded for eliminating Champions, preventing enemy eliminations, and defeating enemy Guardians. At the end of each round, the fireteam with the lowest collective score is eliminated. It's a tense, competitive mechanic that will have you adjusting your tactics on the fly.
The Hivemind PVsI
The Hivemind PVsI is a unique, competitive twist on the classic PvE activity. Here, you'll battle Hive Champions and minions, but with a big twist - enemy fireteams can join the fray, stealing your kills and blocking your progress.
This activity demands a high level of teamwork and communication. You'll need to coordinate with your team to prioritize targets and eliminate threats before they eliminate you. It's a thrilling new dynamic that's sure to get your blood pumping.
The Hivemind PVP
The Hivemind PVP is a classic elimination-style mode, but with a major twist - every Guardian spawns with a high-level Hive Champion tethered to them.
The goal? Eliminate the enemy team and their Champions before they eliminate you. It's a unique new challenge that rewards quick reflexes and strategic thinking. The Champions can be eliminated, but they'll respawn after a set amount of time, adding a layer of strategy to the mode. Do you focus on the Champions, or ignore them and go for the kill?
Season of the Chosen is more than just new weapons and activities - it's a testament to Bungie's commitment to keeping Destiny 2 fresh and engaging. With these exciting changes and more, there's never been a better time to jump back into the world of Destiny 2. So, Guardians, ready your weapons, sharpen your skills, and prepare for battle. The fight against Calus waits for no one.