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The second season of Destiny 2 Lightfall expansion has received mixed reviews since it went live. Although players could venture underwater for the first time in Season 21, they weren't happy with technical issues plaguing the game for a considerable time. That said, they have already started asking questions about the upcoming season.
Considering that Destiny 2 Season of the Deep isn't doing that well, it's understandable why players are so intrigued about the upcoming season. Here's a quick rundown of all the information available about the next season in the Lightfall expansion.
Destiny 2 Season 22 start date and other details
As per official information on the Bungie website, Season of the Deep is scheduled to end on August 22. Since the end of a season is followed by the arrival of a new one on the very same day, Destiny 2 Season 22 is expected to begin on August 22.
Although the name isn't confirmed, leaks have suggested the upcoming season will be known as Season of the Vile. Furthermore, considering the name, players might be in for another Hive-based season.
Leaks have further suggested that the storyline sees the Vanguard join hands with an unlikely ally in their attempt to lay waste to Xivu Arath's plans. With a little over two months left in the current season, it will be interesting to see how the storyline ends.
Given how everything is progressing in the game, it's hard to say if there is any truth to the leaks. If true, the next season might be a major turning point in the storyline.
Destiny 2 Season 22 raid details
Bungie has a pattern of releasing a raid with a new expansion and then reprising a raid during its third season. Considering Season 22 is the third season in the Lightfall expansion, it's highly likely that Bungie will be reprising a raid.
Based on all the information available so far, it's likely that Crota's End will be the raid reprised next season. Since the developers had previously canned the idea of reprising Wrath of the Machine, Crota's End is the only plausible option.
As of now, the Destiny 2 Season 22 raid is set to go live on September 6, which is 2 weeks after the new season goes live. However, Starfield is also going live on the same date, which might end up being a problem for the raid race that is set to go live with the new raid.
Destiny 2 Season 22 PvP updates
Although there's not much that's happening on the PvP front in the upcoming season, players will be able to play on a brand new map, and participate in one new game mode. Apart from that, there's also a brand new modifier that's coming into play.
It's been a while since the PvP mode has received a new map. Considering that Lightfall is all about the Vex, a Vex-themed map is in order. The new map "Multiplex" will be available to all players once the new season goes live.
Apart from this new map, players will be able to try out a new modifier known as Checkmate. With this modifier active, weapons with Primary Ammo will be preferred. Special Ammo bricks won't drop from defeated enemies, and will have to be earned in other ways. Lastly, a new mode known as Relic will also be available in Destiny 2 Season 22.
Destiny 2 Season 22 Gambit changes and updates
Gambit has been one mode that the developers haven't touched for quite some time so far. However, that's set to change in the upcoming season. The developers will be adding the Cathedral of Scars map to this PvPvE mode.
Not only that, players will also witness the arrival of the Shadow Legion and the Lucent Hive in this game mode. Although there's a lot of work that the developers need to put in with respect to this mode, the current changes are a good start.
Destiny 2 Season 22 Exotic Mission Rotator
Just like dungeons and raids, players will be able to participate in a new type of activity in the game next season. There are a few specific weapons in the game that can be acquired through a mission. In fact, these missions were some of the best missions that the game has had to offer over the seasons.
As of now, only three missions will be a part of this Destiny 2 Exotic Mission Rotator. These missions are as follows:
- Presage
- Operation Seraph's Shield
- Vox Obscura
All Destiny 2 Season 22 weapons and gear
As of now, the entire list of new weapons isn't available. However, as the new season approaches, the developers should provide more information about the same.
With that said, the following weapons will either be added or will return in the new season, and players will be able to focus them from the very beginning, provided they have the necessary materials. The weapons are as follows:
- Crucible
- Unending Tempest - Stasis Submachine Gun
- Strikes
- Luna Regolith III - Solar Sniper Rifle
- Gambit
- Qua Xaphan V - Void Machine Gun
- Nightfall
- Warden's Law – Kinetic Hand Cannon
- Pre Astyanax IV – Solar Precision Bow
- Iron Banner
- The Guiding Sight – Strand Scout Rifle
- Point of the Stag – Arc Bow
- Trials of Osiris
- Igneous Hammer – Solar Hand Cannon
- Cataphract GL3 - Strand Heavy Grenade Launcher
As of now, this is all the information that's available about Destiny 2 Season 22. This article will be updated with more information as and when it is available.
