Destiny 2has set a new record on Steam with theLightfallexpansion release. After a year of waiting,Destiny 2players can finally check out all the new content prepared by Bungie inLightfall. The result of all the anticipation forLightfall’s arrival was seen on social media and also on Steam.
Lightfallis the seventh expansion released forDestiny 2and the 11th expansion of theDestinyfranchise. In this expansion that brings the penultimate chapter of theLight & Darkness Saga, the Guardians have a new mission: prevent the apocalypse. To do so, theGuardians must face The Witness and Calus, its new disciple. The Guardians' journey will also cross paths with the Shadow Legion and the new terrifying Tormentors. These powerful humanoid creatures are commanded by The Witness and are bent on wreaking havoc in the technological capital of Neomuna.
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The hype surroundingDestiny 2: Lightfallrelease turned into a new record on Steam. According to the SteamDB website,Destiny 2reached 316,750 concurrent players, the highest number ever registered by the game on Valve’s platform. According to the website, the most recent number of concurrent players was 128,692, showingLightfall’s release really brought players together to protect the Earth from being invaded. Previously SteamDB shows that the highest number of concurrent players registered byDestiny 2was in October 2019 whenDestiny 2: Shadowkeepexpansionwas released, gathering 292,513 players.
Destiny 2changes brought byLightfallare comprehensive, the first and most notable for players is the strong nerf to exotic armor swapping in PvP. Another new feature brought by Bungie issimplified weapon crafting inDestiny 2, finally responding to community feedback. The expansion’s new content continues with the introduction of the new power Strand subclass: with it,Destiny 2players will have access to powerful new attacks for each Guardian class to use in unique ways.
Even thoughDestiny 2console playersare having trouble playing the new expansion, the release of new content for an online multiplayer game is always a reason for its community to rejoice. WithDestiny 2it is no different, asLightfallarrives to continue theWitch Queenera narrative with a battle of immense proportions. With great conflict, uncertainty, and a new adventure for the Guardians, it’s a good time for activeDestiny 2players to dive into the game’s universe. And for players who have been away for a while, it is a very opportune time to return.
Destiny 2: Lightfallis out now on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
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