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Bungie showcased its newDestiny 2Vex PvP map and Relic mode for Crucible, which are available in Season of the Witch. Starting today,Destiny 2players may begin the story of Season of the Witch and earn enticing new gear themed after Hive enemies.
Destiny 2’sSeason of the Witch brings the player’s focus back to Hive god Xivu Arath once more. Hive ghost Immaru approaches Eris Moon and the player about resurrecting Savathun the Witch Queen in order to fight against the Hive god. Savathun will be vital toward entering the portal through the Traveler as the Witness plans to bring forth the Final Shape. Players may participate in new seasonal activities and progress a weekly story that brings the Vanguard closer to the conflict depicted inDestiny 2’sThe Final Shape expansion. Bungie also renews its focus for PvP in Season of the Witch with a new map and mode.
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During theDestiny 2Showcase, Bungie shared more details about its Vex-themedSeason of the WitchPvP map titled Multiplex. The Multiplex map is a stabilized Vex network with a lo-fi aesthetic. The Infinite Forest is being compiled within the map itself, and several large Vex structures offer cover in chaotic gunfights. A large Vex pillar acts as a central point for Multiplex, so it’s one of the most active locations on the map. Bungie also notes that the Multiplex map does not have as many deep sight lines when compared to other PvP maps, so close-quarters combat may be frequent.
Alongside the new Multiplex map in Season of the Witch,Destiny 2players may try out the new Relic mode in Crucible. Relic is a 6v6 party mode where players may defeat their Crucible opponents with relic items from past raids and seasonal activities. These relics include the Aegis shield fromthe Vault of Glass raid, the Synaptic Spear from Season of the Risen, and the beloved Scythe from Season of the Haunted. Before using a relic, players must charge their personal relic energy by defeating opponents with weapons and abilities. After reaching a full relic charge, a relic may be obtained from the relic depot located on the PvP map.
These new PvP additions forDestiny 2are a promising start for the long-term future of the Crucible leading into The Final Shape expansion. Forsaken’s popular The Citadel map will also return inDestiny 2Season 23, andBungie’s newDestiny 2"PvP Strike" teamwill work to provide a steady flow of maps and modes into the Crucible.
Destiny 2is available now for PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S.
