Destiny 2 is set to undergo significant changes in Season 22, including an expansion of its Deepsight weapon crafting system. According to the latest State of the Game blog post by Bungie, the upcoming season will introduce the ability to craft several Exotic Weapons, addressing the long-standing desire of players. Additionally, Season 22 will debut the Exotic Mission Rotator, an exciting feature aimed at enriching the game’s content and mitigating the effects of seasonal fatigue within the community.
Exotic Missions in Destiny 2 have traditionally provided a unique blend of intricate narrative storytelling and challenging combat experiences, all while rewarding players with exclusive Exotic weapons. These missions traverse various locations and side stories within Destiny’s expansive universe, offering a distinct flavor to the game’s overall experience. Notable examples include The Whisper and Zero Hour, which were initially discovered as secrets by the community. Over time, Destiny 2 introduced quests like The Other Side, Harbinger, and Pressage, closely tied to the ongoing seasonal narrative. These missions offered players access to exclusive Exotic weapons that have played a pivotal role in shaping the game’s weapon balance philosophy.
However, Destiny 2 faced criticism when many Exotic Missions were removed from the game as part of seasonal content refreshes, and even missions like The Whisper and Zero Hour were sunset with the arrival of Beyond Light.
Acknowledging this feedback, Bungie conceded its past mistakes in a previous blog post, assuring players of a return of Exotic Missions, albeit with improvements and refinements. In the recent State of the Game post, Bungie confirmed that Season 22 will introduce the Exotic Mission Rotator, fulfilling their commitment to rejuvenating these missions for the community. The cycle is set to commence with the Exotic Mission Pressage, followed by Vox Obscura and Operation: Seraph Shield in subsequent weeks. While the announcement offers limited details about other missions, particularly The Whisper and Zero Hour, Bungie promises to provide more information in a forthcoming This Week In Destiny blog post.
Moreover, the State of the Game blog provides insights into crafting requirements for obtaining Exotic weapons via the Deepsight crafting system. Dead Man’s Tale Exotic, for example, will follow the standard Deepsight crafting prerequisites, allowing players to acquire red-border weapons to unlock the craftable pattern. Additionally, players will earn pre-rolled copies of Dead Man’s Tale with each completion, granting them more opportunities to obtain optimal rolls in cases where Deepsight progression yields undesirable results. This pattern of crafting is expected to extend to other Exotic Weapons like Dead Messenger and Revision Zero.
The introduction of the Exotic Mission Rotator is not a complete reversal of sunsetting, but it is undoubtedly a step forward in the right direction, one that will be embraced by Destiny 2’s dedicated community. Paired with other Season 22 changes, including modifications to ritual activities and weapon balancing, Destiny 2’s future appears to be taking shape as it approaches The Final Shape.
