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Destiny 2 to launch Edge of Fate expansion on July 19 with Metroidvania-inspired mechanics

Edge of Fate overhauls Destiny 2’s user interface with the menu-based Portal system to simplify activity selection

Overview

  • The expansion transports Guardians to Kepler for a new dark matter-driven campaign focused on uncovering The Nine’s motives
  • Two Metroidvania-inspired abilities, Matterspark and Matterform, enable tight-space traversal and environmental puzzle-solving on Kepler
  • The Portal replaces the traditional destinations map with a streamlined menu that highlights activity difficulty, rewards and Solo Ops
  • A shooting range added to the Tower lets players experiment with weapons, gear and mods against configurable enemy types to refine their builds
  • A new tiered loot system rates gear from one to five, with higher tiers guaranteeing improved stats, perks and more predictable progression