Destiny 2’s Exciting Future: Codename: Apollo Expansion and Next Generation Armour Teased

Bungie’s efforts to build enthusiasm for Destiny 2’s future amid significant layoffs at the studio and fan concerns continue with yet more teases for next year’s Codename: Apollo expansion – which is now confirmed to be whisking players to a “Metroidvania-inspired destination”, as seen in new concept art, and arriving alongside “next generation” armour.

Codename: Apollo – A Non-Linear Adventure

Bungie announced Codename: Apollo back in September as part of “major changes” that’ll see the studio launch two “medium” Destiny 2 expansions every year, instead of a single major release. At the time, Apollo was described as a “non-linear character-driven adventure”, with the word “Metroidvania” floated but not confirmed.

The Journey Begins

Now, as part of its latest developer stream, Bungie has shared more detail on what’s to come. Codename: Apollo arrives next summer as the first of Bungie’s twice-yearly “medium-sized” releases, approximately the same size as Destiny 1’s Rise of Iron expansion.

Each expansion will have its own unique campaign and post-game content that players can “dive really deep into” beyond the initial experience – Apollo kicking off Destiny 2’s new Frontiers saga with a journey to a “Metroidvania-inspired destination” featuring a “non-linear campaign that puts players in the driver’s seat of exploring its world and its story.”

Exploration and Choice

Players will have the freedom to explore multiple destinations from the outset, with some areas only becoming accessible once a specific item has been found elsewhere. Characters to meet and choices to make will be part of the experience, with Apollo set to feature between 25 and 30 “different threads” of stories for players to discover.

The studio’s inspirations for Apollo range from early 60s prog rock like King Crimson and Jefferson Airplane to Kurt Vonnegut’s Slaughterhouse-Five and the TV show Scavengers Reign, promising an exotic world tailor-built around the joy of discovery.

Next Generation Armour

Bungie is also introducing “next generation armour” to revitalize Destiny 2, giving it unique properties and more manageable stats. This system aims to enhance the excitement around armour by providing significant benefits from a smaller number of unique stats.

Season Update: Revenant: Act 1

Before the Apollo expansion, Destiny 2 is set to embark on its latest season, Revenant: Act 1, introducing the new Onslaught: Salvation mode with new maps, enemies, and defensive abilities for players to enjoy.

Get ready for an action-packed experience starting October 8th.

FAQs

What is Codename: Apollo about?

Codename: Apollo is described as a Metroidvania-inspired destination with a non-linear campaign for players to explore, full of characters and stories.

When will the Apollo expansion be released?

Apollo is set to arrive next summer as the first of Bungie’s twice-yearly medium-sized releases.

What is “next generation armour” in Destiny 2?

Next generation armour is a new system designed to make armour more exciting by providing unique properties and manageable stats for players to enjoy.

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