Destiny 2 The Final Shape: Release window, showcase, trailers & everything we know
Destiny 2 The Final Shape is the final chapter in what Bungie refers to as the 'Light and Darkness Saga'. Destiny 2 may continue beyond it, but the current story will conclude with the next expansion. The Final Shape is getting a proper reveal in a few days, and we have all the details on the game's next expansion so far.
Here is everything we currently know about Destiny 2 The Final Shape ahead of the Destiny 2 showcase this week.
SPOILER WARNING: This guide contains story spoilers for Season of the Deep, Lightfall, and Destiny 2 The Final Shape trailers, so be sure to proceed at your own risk if you're not quite caught up.
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Destiny 2 The Final Shape: Potential release window
Click to enlargeNo release window has been confirmed for Destiny 2 The Final Shape, but Destiny players can come to some conclusions based on the history of the game's expansions. First of all, expansions are yearly, and the most recent expansion Lightfall did indeed kick off a year of new content.
While Destiny expansions used to launch between September and November, certain unavoidable world events caused delays resulting in the new expansion month becoming February. The last two expansions both launched in late February and that trend is likely to continue with The Final Shape.
While we cannot say anything for certain, it seems safe to say that Destiny 2 The Final Shape will most likely launch in late February or potentially early March of 2024.
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Destiny 2 The Final Shape: Destiny Showcase
Click to enlargeThe Final Shape was announced several years ago to be the final expansion in the current story, but little was said about it until the PlayStation Showcase 2023 on May 25. During this, we got a glimpse of what's to come in the teaser trailer.
Fans eager to know more were also given a date to put in their calendars. A Destiny showcase will take place on August 22, where more about The Final Shape will be revealed. The showcase will likely be streamed across Youtube and Twitch. An exact time has not yet been revealed, but we will update once it is known. That's the same date Destiny 2 Season 22 kicks off, too.
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Destiny 2 The Final Shape: Trailers
Click to enlargeThe first trailer for The Final Shape was revealed during the PlayStation Showcase 2023. The trailer shows Ikora recounting the events of the last few years to a reborn Cayde-6.
As Cayde points out that they have no idea where they are, they are revealed to be in a lush world of greenery and rivers. Looming overhead is the triangle-shaped portal that the Witness opened in the Traveller, seemingly implying that they have travelled to wherever that portal leads.
Destiny 2 The Final Shape: Platforms
Despite Bungie now being owned by Sony, the franchise won't become exclusive to PS4 or PS5. That's perhaps not a big surprise given the large install base on Xbox and PC, too.
Players can expect The Final Shape to arrive on PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S|X, and PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store.
Destiny 2 The Final Shape: Price
If you're looking to catch up on Destiny 2, Bungie offers a Legacy Collection pack that bundles together 2019's Shadowkeep, 2020's Beyond Light, and 2022's Witch Queen.
Lightfall still requires a standalone purchase, though, and it'll set you back $50/£40. Expect The Final Shape to cost the same, but $90/£80 for the bundle with the Annual Pass.
We'll update this with confirmation as we have it, but it's worth considering checking out the free version of Destiny 2 to see if you'll enjoy it.
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Destiny 2 The Final Shape: What we know so far
We've collated bits and pieces of information about The Final Shape since Lightfall dropped, and even before then.
The Final Shape showcase will reveal new weapon subfamilies, Bungie has promised, but we're not sure what they'll be just yet.
They've also teased big changes to the game's progression system.
"In The Final Shape, we’re making big changes to the progression system that will help to connect even more players and remove barriers keeping friends from taking on the same content together," the August State of the Game reads.
Click to enlargePlayers can expect seasonal content to follow The Final Shape, with Bungie moving its targeted changes to Ritual content into the expansion, as opposed to Season 23.
The devs have also revealed updates are coming for the Gambit in the year of The Final Shape, but haven't revealed what those are just yet.
Keith David, known for his roles in video games like Mass Effect, Halo 2, and the original Modern Warfare 2, will debut as the new voice of Commander Zavala in Destiny 2: The Final Shape following the passing of Lance Reddick in March 2023.
Naturally, there are certain things we can expect from a Destiny 2 expansion at this point. New gear, weapons, and potentially another subclass could be coming, and we expect a fresh destination and campaign, too.
That is everything we currently know about Destiny 2 The Final Shape. For more useful info, check out our list of Destiny 2 promo codes to get yourself some free emblems and shaders.