So how does Faction Rally work then? First up, you’re going to want to hit the Tower and accomplish a milestone by chatting to all of the Faction vendors who represent Dead Orbit, Future War Cult and New Monarchy. One you’ve done that, you’ll pledge yourself to a faction and then the fun really begins as you earn some coin which can be spent on engrams. Let’s detail everything that being in a Faction has to offer.
Guardians can now play fewer Crucible matches, as opposed to the roughly several billion multiplayer sessions that the mode required originally for you to get your hands on some higher-powered gear (citation needed). Here’s the full list of what to expect when you boot up and update Destiny 2.
Where is Xur? Hit the link and jump in to find out where the Agent of the Nine is this week, and what he has for sale.
It’s time to choose a side. Destiny 2 is dipping into an age-old debate, as the dust of the Red War has settled as the Tower’s numerous factions re-emerge into the spotlight once again. Back in Destiny 1, players could pledge their allegiance to one of several organisations who were notoriously stingy with their handouts of themed loot. In Destiny 2, those factions are all vying for your attention again, appealing to that one common denominator in all Guardians: The urge to earn more powerful loot.
Now I’m not saying that if you ever find yourself on a spaceship that eats planets that you can get away with some looting, but I wouldn’t bat an eyelid if you did. Because on the Leviathan, there happens to be a collection of chests which hide a good few trinkets and tokens which you can use to unlock more gear. Want to get your hands on all that sweet Exotic loot? Here’s a guide for you.
In Destiny 2, the mystery behind The Nine unravels even further, provided that you’re talented enough to pass their Trials. Needless to say, there are some spoilers below so consider yourselves warned.
Struggling to keep up with the Prism modifier when a Nightfall Strike gets hectic? There'sa fix now in play for that mild annoyance in Destiny 2.
Want something a bit better in the shotgun category? Looking for a gun that shows just how good you are at Destiny 2 this early into its lifecycle? Well then prepare for the mother of all quests, as the Legend of Acrius is the one gun that everyone wants now that they have a Rat King. Here’s how you can get it.
How regular meals, hydration and caffeine relate to gaming performance, focus and reaction time—and where the evidence remains limited.
A spooky European village. Properly scary castle mania. Vampires. Werewolves! The only thing more frightening, is a glimpse at your empty bank account when it comes to deciding whether or not you can grab Resident Evil Village this month. Capcom's successor to its long-running survival-horror franchise is finally out, and if you've read our review then you know the game is a winner on multiple levels.
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