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|developer=[[Bungie]]
|developer=[[Bungie]]
|publisher=[[Bungie]]
|publisher=Bungie
|platform=[[Xbox One]]<br>[[Xbox Series X/S]]<br>[[PlayStation 4]]<br>[[PlayStation 5]]<br>[[Steam]]<br>[[Google Stadia]] {{c|Formerly}} <br>[[Xbox App]]<br>[[Epic Games Store]]
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|releasedate=November 10th, 2020
|releasedate=November 10th, 2020
|genre= Action role-playing <br> [[First-person shooter]]
|genre= [[Wikipedia:Action role-playing game|Action role-playing]] <br> [[Wikipedia:First-person shooter|First-person shooter]]
|rating= [[Wikipedia:Entertainment Software Ratings Board|ESRB]]: Teen (T) for Blood, Language, and Violence<br>
|rating= [[Wikipedia:Entertainment Software Ratings Board|ESRB]]: Teen (T) for Blood, Language, and Violence<br>
[[Wikipedia:Pan European Game Information|PEGI]]: 16+
[[Wikipedia:Pan European Game Information|PEGI]]: 16+
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{{quote|The line between Light and Dark is so very thin...let's cross it together.|The [[Exo Stranger]]}}
{{quote|The line between Light and Dark is so very thin...let's cross it together.|The [[Elisabeth Bray|Exo Stranger]]}}
'''''Beyond Light''''' is the fifth expansion of ''[[Destiny 2]]'' and ninth expansion of the ''[[Destiny (franchise) | Destiny franchise]]''.
'''''Beyond Light''''' is the fifth expansion of ''[[Destiny 2]]'' and ninth expansion of the ''[[Destiny (franchise) | Destiny franchise]]''.


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===Guardian subclasses & changes===
===Guardian subclasses & changes===
*New [[Darkness]]-based Subclass
*[[Stasis]] is introduced as the first new element since ''[[Destiny]]''. It introduces the aspect and fragment system that would be carried over into ''[[The Witch Queen]]'' expansion with the Light subclasses. The Stasis subclasses and exotic weapons were introduced in the expansion while the Stasis legendary weapons were introduced in ''[[Season of the Lost]]''.
*New Stasis Subclass [[Elemental damage|Element]]
*Seasonal challenges are introduced in ''[[Season of the Chosen]]''.
*Transmog is introduced in ''[[Season of the Splicer]]'' by completing bounties from [[Ada-1]]. Only 10 class-specific Synthweave can be obtained per character per season, but this cap can be bypassed by purchasing Synthweave Templates from the Eververse.
**Shaders earned in-game are permanently unlocked as part of the transmog feature being introduced.
*Players are able to play past seasonal content until the launch of the next expansion cycle.
*The [[H.E.L.M.]] is introduced as the site of seasonal vendors beginning with Season of the Chosen.
*The New Light experience is updated.
*The [[Monument To Lost Lights]] is introduced, where players can purchase Exotic weapons from past seasons and expansions currently in the DCV. [[Exotic Cipher]]s are introduced and can be earned from the season pass or by completing the Xenology quest from [[Xûr]] on weekends.
*The vendors of playlist activities replace the token system with a reputation system.
*Crossplay is available starting in ''Season of the Lost''.


===Loot===
===Loot===
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***[[Phoebe]] {{1st}}
***[[Phoebe]] {{1st}}
***[[Atlas]] {{1st}}
*[[Hyperion]] {{Mo}}
*[[Hyperion]] {{Mo}}
*[[Io]] {{Mo}}
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**[[Any Other Sky]] {{1st}}
**[[Any Other Sky]] {{1st}}
**[[Atlas Runner]] {{1st}}
**[[Atlas Runner]] {{1st}}
**[[Bump and Run]] {{1st}}
**[[Bump And Run]] {{1st}}
**[[Firecrest]] {{1st}}
**[[Firecrest]] {{1st}}
**[[Halcyon Visage]] {{1st}}
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**[[Astral Horizon (Adept)]] {{1st}}
**[[Bonechiller]] {{1st}}
**[[Bonechiller]] {{1st}}
**[[Duality]] {{1st}}
**[[Heritage]] {{1st}}
**[[Heritage]] {{1st}}
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*[[Wire Rifle]]
*[[Wire Rifle]]


|title-8=Miscellanea|
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*[[Arc]]
*[[Arc]]
*[[Crux of Darkness]] {{1st}}
*[[Crux of Darkness]] {{1st}}
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==Timeline==
{{Succession box
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|before= ''[[Shadowkeep]]''
|before= ''[[Shadowkeep]]''

Latest revision as of 23:24, November 23, 2024

Beyond Light
BeyondLightInfobox.jpg

Developer(s):

Bungie

Publisher(s):

Bungie

Platform(s):

Xbox One
Xbox Series X/S
PlayStation 4
PlayStation 5
Steam
Google Stadia (Formerly)
Xbox App
Epic Games Store

Release date(s):

November 10th, 2020

Genre(s):

Action role-playing
First-person shooter

Rating(s):

ESRB: Teen (T) for Blood, Language, and Violence
PEGI: 16+

 

"The line between Light and Dark is so very thin...let's cross it together."
— The Exo Stranger

Beyond Light is the fifth expansion of Destiny 2 and ninth expansion of the Destiny franchise.

Description

GO BEYOND THE LIGHT.

A new power is born out of the ancient Pyramid Ship above Europa's frozen frontier, and a dark empire has risen beneath, united under the banner of the Fallen Kell of Darkness, Eramis. Join your fellow Guardians and bring down the empire at any cost – even if it means wielding the Darkness itself.

Development

The original release date was scheduled to launch on September 22nd, 2020, however got pushed to November 10th, 2020 due to development issues brought in by the Coronavirus Pandemic. Bungie also decided to release Beyond Light on November 10th in order to help Destiny 2 become a launch title for the Xbox Series X and Series S.

Features

Story missions

Empire Hunts

Quests

Strikes

Raid

Lost Sectors

Guardian subclasses & changes

  • Stasis is introduced as the first new element since Destiny. It introduces the aspect and fragment system that would be carried over into The Witch Queen expansion with the Light subclasses. The Stasis subclasses and exotic weapons were introduced in the expansion while the Stasis legendary weapons were introduced in Season of the Lost.
  • Seasonal challenges are introduced in Season of the Chosen.
  • Transmog is introduced in Season of the Splicer by completing bounties from Ada-1. Only 10 class-specific Synthweave can be obtained per character per season, but this cap can be bypassed by purchasing Synthweave Templates from the Eververse.
    • Shaders earned in-game are permanently unlocked as part of the transmog feature being introduced.
  • Players are able to play past seasonal content until the launch of the next expansion cycle.
  • The H.E.L.M. is introduced as the site of seasonal vendors beginning with Season of the Chosen.
  • The New Light experience is updated.
  • The Monument To Lost Lights is introduced, where players can purchase Exotic weapons from past seasons and expansions currently in the DCV. Exotic Ciphers are introduced and can be earned from the season pass or by completing the Xenology quest from Xûr on weekends.
  • The vendors of playlist activities replace the token system with a reputation system.
  • Crossplay is available starting in Season of the Lost.

Loot

  • New Gear to unlock
  • New Exotics to earn
  • Pre-Order bonuses include: Exotic Ghost shell, New Exclusive Emblem, Exotic Any Other Day Sparrow, First access to Exotic No Time to Explain Pulse Rifle, all seasons up to The Witch Queen.

Appearances

Characters

Guardians, Residents of the Last City, and their Allies
The Cabal Empire
The Fallen
The Hive
The Reef
The Taken
The Vex
Other Characters

Species

Organizations

Locations

Events

Vehicles, equipment, and technology

Weapons and armor

Miscellaneous

Accompanying seasons

Marketing

Destiny 2: Beyond Light - Reveal Trailer
Destiny 2: Beyond Light - Gameplay Trailer
Destiny 2: Beyond Light - Stasis - Gameplay Trailer
Destiny 2: Beyond Light - Stasis Subclasses - Gameplay Trailer
Destiny 2: Beyond Light - Warlock Shadebinder - Gameplay Trailer
Destiny 2: Beyond Light - Titan Behemoth - Gameplay Trailer
Destiny 2: Beyond Light - Hunter Revenant - Gameplay Trailer
Destiny 2: Beyond Light - Europa Trailer
Destiny 2 - Beyond Light - Beneath The Ice
Destiny 2: Beyond Light - Weapons and Gear Trailer
Destiny 2: Beyond Light - Story Reveal Trailer
Destiny 2: Beyond Light - Variks - Character Spotlight
Bungie ViDoc - Forged in the Storm
Destiny 2: Beyond Light - Launch Trailer
Destiny 2: Beyond Light - Find Truth Beyond The Tale
Destiny 2: Beyond Light - Deep Stone Crypt - Raid Race Trailer
Destiny 2: Beyond Light - Gameplay Trailer - The Game Awards 2020
Destiny 2: Beyond Light - Adventure Awaits

References


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Shadowkeep 		Beyond Light Succeeded by
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