New information has arrived for Destiny 2's upcoming Edge of Fate expansion, and it seems Bungie is planning on making some major changes to vendors and game modes. As the Edge of Fate expansion inches closer to release, Bungie continues to reveal new details about it while also showcasing how the base version of Destiny 2 is changing.
Some core mechanics within Destiny 2 are going to evolve once Edge of Fate arrives. Previously, the studio revealed that the armor system in Destiny 2 is getting overhauled, offering things like set bonuses and a new tier system that features better stats and perks. This week, the studio announced changes to gear vendors like Ada-1 and Banshee-44 with the former offering players the ability to focus exotic armor while the latter will be selling legacy weapons to help players complete their collection. However, the biggest change to Destiny 2 is likely with the currently available game modes.
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Gambit was originally introduced in the Forsaken expansion for Destiny 2, adding a unique PvPvE style mode which quickly became a hit with players. However, things eventually turned as the game mode went for long periods without any updates, growing stale for many and seemingly being abandoned entirely by Bungie. While Gambit continues to have a loyal fanbase, many continue to wonder what Gambit could have been in Destiny 2 if it had been a major hit.
Destiny 2 Placing Gambit on Hiatus
Unfortunately, it doesn't appear that fans will get a chance to find out, as Bungie is planning to put Gambit on hiatus once Edge of Fate launches. Bungie confirmed that the mode will remain available to play and offer legacy rewards from the Worlds tab of the Director. While Bungie doesn't have current plans to update the mode with new content or gear, the blog reaffirms that this isn't the end of the road for Gambit. The studio will eventually bring Gambit back to the forefront with new rewards and mechanics that players haven't seen since the Season of the Drifter's Gambit Prime.
Gambit isn't the only legacy activity getting a break once Edge of Fate launches. Bungie also went on to confirm that Iron Banner will be sidelined until September alongside the planned Destiny 2 Ash & Iron major update. Reasons for this move or how Iron Banner may be changing weren't provided, though Bungie did announce that Heavy Metal would be coming back to fill the gap alongside a new Crucible mode called Cutting Edge, which restricts loadouts to only seasonal gear and exotics.
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