Destiny 2: Season Of The Lost Continues Bungie’s Recent Turn Toward A Cruder, Honest Form Of Storytelling

Like the first Destiny, Destiny 2 fell into a rut at launch. The game was released under the leadership of Activision as its publisher, and while the team included a more in-depth story as requested by fans of the first game, the content of the final game and the more immediate subsequent expansions did little to connect with the fans. players. Between paywall controversies, intricate narratives, and a routine that seemed to be going nowhere, Destiny 2’s future began in a precarious place. Bungie then parted ways with Activision and became its own studio once again and while unraveling influence on that scale takes time, we first saw teams gain ground with the Forsaken DLC (which was a previous split, but marked a significant turning point in the way the storytelling evolved), and then again with Shadowkeep. Where Bungie really found its groove was with Season of the Chosen and the Splicer, weaving meaningful stories that go beyond anything we’ve seen before within the game. Bungie explored topics that have only been touched upon briefly in the past, and that decision continues to pay off.

During the recent Witch Queen exhibit, Bungie confirmed that it has seen positive reactions from the community regarding the past two seasons and that the team wants to build on that, avoiding reliance on grimoires and making the story more available to viewers. that everyone enjoy it. Season of the Lost has just started, but it has already shown promise to continue the powerful momentum gained from the previous two seasons.

Beyond this point, it contains spoilers for an important scene in Season of the Lost, if you don’t want to be spoiled.

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If you’ve been following my coverage for the past two seasons, then you know I’ve been pretty adamant that I thought Osiris was the one impersonating Savathun, a fact we learned during Season of the Splicer after Chosen taunted him. its corruption at all times. the city. I am also convinced that the takeover occurred after the death of Osiris’ Ghost, Sagira, so imagine my elation and fear when both theories turned out to be true. What I loved about this confirmation, however, was not that he was right, but excuse me Bungie told this particular story. As with Chosen and Splicer, it’s clear that the various teams working to fulfill Destiny 2’s creative vision have found their cohesive stride, and that flow radiates throughout the narrative. It’s not just about the story anymore, it’s about the tone and how it’s told, and that has seen a drastic turn in the last year as we explore the complexities of the human experience, even if we’re not all human.

When Savathun detailed all the ways in which he “assisted” the Guardian and the City against various threats, with the most recent aid against Vex and Lakshmi influence, he explained the moment when the Osiris we know became something else. Season of the Chosen explored Zavala’s pain and the impact it had on his life, his perception, and his relationship with those around him. Season of the Splicer explored Saint’s self-realization and growth as his own man as Crow struggled to find his place in this new world. Season of the Lost began by exploring the impact of Osiris grief after losing his closest friend, his ghost Sagira. Sagira died when she and Osiris began investigating the Cryptoliths at the hands of a Great Celebrant of Xivu Arath. She died protecting Osiris, a fact that he could not accept.

In her pain and guilt, Savathun found her “inside.” Taking the form of Osiris, the Osiris that we have become close to in recent seasons, the Osiris who guided Crow to find out who is following Uldren Sov’s death, is not Osiris at all. Saint-14’s lover is lost and we will have to find him by helping Mara Sov on her quest to purge the City of Dreams of its curse and bring back the tech witches who have also been lost throughout the events of the game. But it wasn’t just that she was able to secure it through her pain, it was the way she explained her pain that really made this bow come home. Savathun is known as the queen of lies, which means that she has the power to shape our perceptions and change everything we know to be true. With his obtaining the Light and the creation of the Hive Guardians, his silver tongue has already begun to influence the Season of the Lost, altering the tapestry of truth that we have thought up to this point. His account of his inauguration to The Guardian balanced empathy while flirting with a condescending tone, almost like you would speak to a child. It was that edge of the blade that made me feel for Osiris and hurt for Saint, but it also made me worry that another theory I had might come to fruition: are we the bad guys? Are there bad guys or are we just floating in a gray sea?

We are only at the beginning of this season and our quest to help Mara Sov. With Mara’s comments on Uldren’s death and transformation into Raven and her unease at the idea of ​​conspiring with Savathun, this season is already shaping up to be a wild ride. I can’t wait to see what’s next, especially with all the new features on the horizon with the arrival of Witch Queen next year. If you missed the showcase, check out our rundown here of all the things we’re most excited about.

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