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|name=Paradox | |name=Paradox | ||
|image=[[File:Destiny 2- Paradox.png|360px]] | |image=[[File:Destiny 2- Paradox.png|360px]] | ||
|developer=[[Bungie]] <br> High Moon Studios <br> Vicarious Visions <br> Dimps | |developer=[[Bungie]] <br> High Moon Studios <br> Vicarious Visions <br> Dimps | ||
|publisher=[[Bungie]] <br> [[Activision]] <br> Bandai Namco Entertainment | |publisher=[[Bungie]] <br> [[Activision]] <br> Bandai Namco Entertainment | ||
|platform=[[Xbox One]]<br>[[Xbox Series X]]<br>[[PlayStation 4]]<br>[[PlayStation 5]]<br>PC<br>Nintendo Switch | |platform=[[Xbox One]]<br>[[Xbox Series X]]<br>[[PlayStation 4]]<br>[[PlayStation 5]]<br>PC<br>Google Stadia<br>Nintendo Switch | ||
|releasedate=September 3rd, 2024 | |releasedate=September 3rd, 2024 | ||
|genre= Action role-playing <br> [[Wikipedia:First-person shooter|First-person shooter]] <br> Japanese role-playing | |genre= Action role-playing <br> [[Wikipedia:First-person shooter|First-person shooter]] <br> Japanese role-playing | ||
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{{Quote|The line between [[Light]] and [[Darkness]] may have been broken, but [[The Guardian|you]] are not. All it did was make you [[Forum:Fusion (Renovated)|stronger]]. Show the Darkness the true power of the Light.|[[Ikora Rey]] to [[The Guardian]]}} | {{Quote|The line between [[Light]] and [[Darkness]] may have been broken, but [[The Guardian|you]] are not. All it did was make you [[Forum:Fusion (Renovated)|stronger]]. Show the Darkness the true power of the Light.|[[Ikora Rey]] to [[The Guardian]]}} | ||
'''''Paradox''''' is the eighth expansion of ''[[Destiny 2]]'', the twelfth expansion of the ''[[Destiny (franchise)|Destiny franchise]]'', and the first expansion of ''[[Forum:The | '''''Paradox''''' is the eighth expansion of ''[[Destiny 2]]'', the twelfth expansion of the ''[[Destiny (franchise)|Destiny franchise]]'', and the first expansion of ''[[Forum:The Eclipse Redux Saga|The Eclipse Redux Saga]]''. | ||
The expansion's story centers around [[The Guardian]] and their revenge-driven fight to avenge the deaths of numerous civilians and protectors, including [[Zavala]], by bringing an end to the [[Forum:The Black Fleet|Black Fleet]] and its army of dark forces who had entered the [[Solar System]] in a diabolical plan to reshape the universe in its own dark image. Along the way, the game's story also expands upon | The expansion's story centers around [[The Guardian]] and their revenge-driven fight to avenge the deaths of numerous civilians and protectors, including [[Zavala]], by bringing an end to the [[Forum:The Black Fleet|Black Fleet]] and its army of dark forces who had entered the [[Solar System]] in a diabolical plan to reshape the universe in its own dark image. Along the way, the game's story also expands upon [[Forum:Mallory Bertha (Updated)|Mallory Bertha]], the daughter of [[Forum:Hendrick Yor|Hendrick Yor]] and [[Forum:Kaguya Narusaka (Renovated)|Kaguya Narusaka]]; the formation of a new [[Consensus]] within the frontiers of a new [[Forum:Tokyopolis|sanctuary]]; the arrivals of newly-risen Guardians, including [[Forum:Hannah Ciel|Hannah Ciel]]; and the birth of a new [[Forum:Fusion (Renovated)|power]] that has emerged within the heart of [[Deimos]]. | ||
While the expansion and its contents themselves are available to all players for free, buying the expansion will also grant them early access to the [[Exotic]] [[Forum:Shadow Necrochasm|Shadow Necrochasm]] [[Pulse Rifle]] and its [[Weapon Ornament]] and [[Exotic Catalysts|Catalyst]], along with the Exotic [[Forum:Shadow Necrowing|Shadow Necrowing]] [[Sparrow]], all four Seasons, exclusive cosmetics, and a brand-new Dungeon. | While the expansion and its contents themselves are available to all players for free, buying the expansion will also grant them early access to the [[Exotic]] [[Forum:Shadow Necrochasm|Shadow Necrochasm]] [[Pulse Rifle]] and its [[Weapon Ornament]] and [[Exotic Catalysts|Catalyst]], along with the Exotic [[Forum:Shadow Necrowing|Shadow Necrowing]] [[Sparrow]], all four Seasons, exclusive cosmetics, and a brand-new Dungeon. | ||
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'''LONG LIVE EVIL.''' | '''LONG LIVE EVIL.''' | ||
After the Guardian's triumph over the last line of threats, including the Hive Witch Queen [[Savathûn, the Witch Queen|Savathûn]], the allies of humanity are still reeling from the effects of the Pyramids' arrival, but now their world has come under attack by a new dark force unlike anything they had ever faced, and this time, it has a new name: [[Forum:The Black Swordsman (Renovated)|The Black Swordsman]], who now leads a dark army of fallen Guardians and enemy forces that have called upon the Darkness and destroyed the Last City in a diabolical plan to enshroud the universe. Work with the [[Vanguard]] remnants, [[Forum:Lux Repentive|Lux Repentive]], [[Empress Caiatl]]'s forces, [[Eris Morn]], [[Forum:Kayla Heartfilia|Kayla Heartfilia]], and Mal to avenge Zavala's death and prevent the Black Fleet from casting humanity into an age of darkness for good. Become a slayer of our worst nightmares. | |||
'''OVERCOME THE DARKEST NIGHT.''' | |||
With the rise of the Darkness across the universe due to the end of the Traveler, the Guardians are scattered and humanity is nearer to extinction than ever before. Their situation gets even worse, however, with the appearance of the Black Swordsman and his army of [[Forum:Avatar (Renovated)|Avatar]]s. With the Darkness closing in and this new threat posing a danger never seen before, how will the Guardians fight back against the Darkness? | |||
'''BECOME EVIL INCARNATE.''' | '''BECOME EVIL INCARNATE.''' | ||
Guardians have always been warriors of the Light and Darkness. In Paradox, for the first time, Guardians harness the power of a mysterious new energy with a new elemental power: Fusion. Along with an arsenal of all new gear, Guardians of each class can discover and wield devastating new powers in the form of powerful new subclasses and Supers. Surprise your enemies as a Hunter Cursebreaker with Fatality Chain, pulverize them with the Warlock | Guardians have always been warriors of the Light and Darkness. In Paradox, for the first time, Guardians harness the power of a mysterious new energy with a new elemental power: Fusion. Along with an arsenal of all new gear, Guardians of each class can discover and wield devastating new powers in the form of powerful new subclasses and Supers. Surprise your enemies as a Hunter Cursebreaker with Fatality Chain, pulverize them with the Warlock Shadowdancer's spellbinding Blade of Devastation, or flatten them with the Titan Stormwaker's flaming Blackout Hammer. Claim and master the Huntress, Shinobi, and Meister classes. Fight your way into the heart of [[Forum:Aincrad (Renovated)|Aincrad]]. Face The Black Swordsman and [[Forum:The White Angel (Renovated)|The White Angel]]. | ||
''' | '''FIGHT BEYOND TIME AND POWER.''' | ||
There are those who believe the worlds from what remains of the Solar System are nothing more than frozen Golden Age graveyards, its treasures long ago swallowed by ice, fire, and darkness. You know better. Beneath the ruins lie countless relics, an arsenal of weapons, and more. Claim this cutting-edge tech from the clutches of time and dare to tame these wastelands. Discover unique weapons and armor in ways both new and old - construct weapons and armors out of Glassblaze Essence with Hannah Ciel and Eris Morn, gather Nightcore-themed gear through the Gamechanger Pass, and collect exciting new Exotics from quests and enemy drops. | |||
''' | '''NEW PRESAGES AHEAD...''' | ||
More of ancient secrets await your discovery, spoils of their exploits yet to be collected and a dark past to finally be discovered. Only time will finally allow the moment you discover them all. | |||
==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
The expansion takes place throughout the Solar System. | The expansion takes place throughout the Solar System. | ||
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The expansion's plot is non-linear, and its missions can be tackled in any order. | The expansion's plot is non-linear, and its missions can be tackled in any order. | ||
The missions consist of hunting down the resurrected Shadowkeepers, including Eobard Thawne, the Reverse-Flash; Malcolm Merlyn, the Dark Archer; Zevon, the Son of Yzma; Fikrul, the Fanatic and a Scorn Baron who has been resurrected in Eugeo's body; | The missions consist of hunting down the resurrected Shadowkeepers, including Eobard Thawne, the Reverse-Flash; Malcolm Merlyn, the Dark Archer; Zevon, the Son of Yzma; Fikrul, the Fanatic and a Scorn Baron who has been resurrected in Eugeo's body; Phoenixaro Uchihamaki, the Taken Emperor; Sasuke Uchiha; and possibly more, along with their dark allies, including Kotrik, the [[Kell]] of the House of Shadows; Zharves, a surviving [[Deathsinger]] and the leader of the Shadow Brood; Hydrax, a Vex prototype modeled after [[Panoptes, Infinite Mind|Panoptes]] and the mastermind of the Shadow Divisve; Gha'arn, a Cabal warlord and the [[Dominus]] of the Shadow Legion; Thu'urg, a Taken Cabal commander and the leader of the Reborn; and Vayeriks, the first of Fikrul's Scorn army who leads the Cult of the Scorned. | ||
After doing this, players receive access to the expansion's finale, where they confront Kirito, Asuna, and the Dark Guardians to destroy the Darkness and save all of humanity and the entire multiverse. | After doing this, players receive access to the expansion's finale, where they confront Kirito, Asuna, and the Dark Guardians to destroy the Darkness and save all of humanity and the entire multiverse. | ||
The expansion also delves into the backstory of Mallory Bertha's past,. | The expansion also delves into the backstory of Mallory Bertha's past, while [[Satomi]] will play a special role in the narrative for the expansion's second [[Campaign]] called [[Forum:Final Dreams Campaign|Final Dreams]]. | ||
==Changes== | ==Changes== | ||
Starting with the launch of Paradox and [[Forum:Season of the Black Swordsman (Renovated)|Season of the Black Swordsman]], various content from previous games and Seasons will be added into the Destiny Content Vault, allowing players to enjoy all the new contents being added to the game by the developers, although it is possible that they would come back throughout each Season in Paradox. More info will come soon, but here are a few major changes coming to the game. | Starting with the launch of Paradox and [[Forum:Season of the Black Swordsman (Renovated)|Season of the Black Swordsman]], various content from previous games and Seasons will be added into the Destiny Content Vault, allowing players to enjoy all the new contents being added to the game by the developers, although it is possible that they would come back throughout each Season in Paradox. More info will come soon, but here are a few major changes coming to the game. | ||
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*All New [[Raid|Raids]] | *All New [[Raid|Raids]] | ||
*New gear to uncover | *New gear to uncover | ||
*[[Forum:Eclipse ( | *[[Forum:Eclipse (The Final Shape)|Eclipse]] Powered Subclasses | ||
*[[Forum:Fusion ( | *[[Forum:Fusion (The Final Shape)|Fusion]] [[Elemental damage|Element]] Type | ||
*Free Content Update: [[Forum:Shadows' Legacy Update|Shadows' Legacy]] | *Free Content Update: [[Forum:Shadows' Legacy Update (The Final Shape)|Shadows' Legacy]] | ||
*Xbox Exclusive Contents: Exotic [[Forum:Merain's Prodigy|Merain's Prodigy]] [[Pulse Rifle]], Legendary [[Wikipedia:Date A Live|Date A Live]]-themed [[Forum:Astral Evolution Armor|Astral Evolution]] Armor Set, and [[Forum:Ver Aetatis|Ver Aetatis]] [[Strike]] | *Xbox Exclusive Contents: Exotic [[Forum:Merain's Prodigy|Merain's Prodigy]] [[Pulse Rifle]], Legendary [[Wikipedia:Date A Live|Date A Live]]-themed [[Forum:Astral Evolution Armor|Astral Evolution]] Armor Set, and [[Forum:Ver Aetatis|Ver Aetatis]] [[Strike]] | ||
*And More | *And More | ||