Season of the Drifter

Season of the Drifter
Start date:	March 5th, 2019
End date:	June 4th, 2019
Mode(s):	Gambit Prime; The Reckoning
Previous season:	Season of the Forge
Next season:	Season of Opulence

“

Gambit is a chance at salvation. Take it.

”

Season of the Drifter (also known as Joker's Wild) is the sixth season of Destiny 2 and the second seasonal content of the Forsaken Annual Pass, which began March 5th, 2019 and ended on June 4th, 2019.

This season focuses on the Drifter as he unveils a new mode of Gambit much to controversy within the Vanguard and doing so splits the allegiance of Guardians between him and them; all while the mysterious Emissary of the Nine reveal visions to the Guardians of the Drifter's past and of enemies yet to come.

DescriptionEdit

"For the next season of Destiny, the Drifter takes center stage with new rewards for every Guardian to add to their collections. For owners of the Annual Pass, he has new tricks up his sleeve for players of every fighting style and combat specialty."

New Activity: Gambit Prime

"This little game we call Gambit has evolved. This is where you prove you're a Gambit veteran! Choose a specific combat role and build a new armor set with perks that will change the game. With only one round to choose the winner, teamwork will be king."

"Reaper: Clear waves and slay larger enemies."

"Invader: Hunt your opponents and steal their motes."

"Collector: Gather all the motes and send blockers."

"Sentry: Counter Invaders and protect your bank."

New PVE Activity: The Reckoning

"Winning a round of Gambit Prime is just the beginning. The Drifter has a whole new extension of the Destiny endgame. Take your rewards and risk them in a new challenge that belongs to the Nine. Confront swarms of enemies to unlock greater rewards that you can take with you into battle."

"Lore
Complete bounties to learn more about the Nine and their place in the universe."

"Pinnacle PVE
Drop into chaos and fight your way through challenging enemies."

"Earn Gear
Unlock armor and perks that will make you the ultimate competitor in Gambit Prime."

New Weapons & Armor

"Annual Pass content in Season of the Drifter provides a new path to earn some of the best gear in the game. Build a loadout that compliments the way you like to fight. Master a combat role that will make you irreplaceable on a Gambit Prime team."

Gameplay Updates

"A new season of Destiny means changes to the game. Launch into a variety of activities to make your Guardians more unique, more powerful, and more dangerous in new and exciting ways. Add new riches and Triumphs to your Collection."

"Power Surge
Forsaken owners can see the Drifter to catch up to the power of their fellow Guardian."

"Iron Banner Returns
Destiny 2 can follow Lord Saladin back into battle in the Crucible to claim new rewards."

"Exotic Weapons & Armor
Annual Pass owners can add more of the best weapons to their Collections."

Pinnacle Chase

"Every player of Destiny 2 will find their rank reset in the Crucible, Gambit, and Vanguard missions. At the heights of the ranking system, Guardians will find rewards that double as implements of destruction and trophies. Earn the right to carry into battle a piece of evidence of your prowess."

"The Recluse
Kills with any weapon improve this weapon's damage for a short time."

"Oxygen SR3
Dragonfly deals more damage based on the number of precision hits made beforehand."

"21% Delirium
Kills increase this weapon's damage until it is stowed or reloaded."^[1]

AppearancesEdit

Characters

Guardians, Residents of the Last City, and their Allies

Ayrin (Mentioned only)
Bahaghari (First mentioned)
Banshee-44
Enoch Bast (Mentioned only)
Emperor Calus (Mentioned only)
Cayde-6 (Mentioned only)
Citan (Mentioned only)
The Drifter
Dryden (First mentioned)
Efrideet (Mentioned only)
Tess Everis
Felwinter (Mentioned only)
Liu Feng (Mentioned only)
Saladin Forge
Gol (First mentioned)
Gonzalez (First mentioned)
Teben Grey (Mentioned only)
Hari-5 (Mentioned only) (First identified as Hari-4, Hari-5)
Amanda Holliday (Mentioned only)
Judson (First mentioned)
Tyra Karn
Lakshmi-2 (Mentioned only)
Zana Maas (First mentioned)
Aunor Mahal (Mentioned only)
Shin Malphur (Mentioned only)
Mwangi (First mentioned)
Eris Morn (Mentioned only)
Nkechi-32 (Mentioned only)
Orin
Osiris (Mentioned only)
Otto (Mentioned only)
Jonah Pavic (First mentioned)
Radegast (Mentioned only)
Rahool
Marcus Ren (Mentioned only)
Ikora Rey
Shaxx
Hassan Shimizu (First mentioned)
Skorri (Mentioned only)
Callum Sol (Mentioned only)
Lavinia Garcia Umr Tawil (First mentioned)
Thalia (Mentioned only)
Therin Vai (Mentioned only)
Jaren Ward (Mentioned only)
Xûr, Agent of the Nine
Braga Yasuul (First mentioned)
Dredgen Yor (Mentioned only)
The Young Wolf
Yu (First mentioned)
Zavala

The Reef

Diasyrm (Mentioned only)
Sjur Eido (Mentioned only)
Ives (Mentioned only)
Kamala Rior (Mentioned only)
Namqi Sen (First identified as Sen)
Mara Sov (Mentioned only)
Uldren Sov (Mentioned only)
The Spider (Mentioned only)
Petra Venj (Mentioned only)

The Cabal

Val Ca'uor (Mentioned only)
Emperor Calus (Mentioned only)
Dominus Ghaul (Mentioned only)

The Fallen

Eramis, the Shipstealer (Mentioned only)
Mithrax, the Forsaken
Skolas, Kell of Kells (Mentioned only)
Variks, The Loyal (Mentioned only)

The Hive

Crota, Son of Oryx (Mentioned only)
Oryx, the Taken King (Mentioned only)

The Vex

Aarakh, Proxy

The Scorn

Fikrul, the Fanatic (Mentioned only)

Other Characters

Red Man (First mentioned)
The Wake (First mentioned)
Xûr, Agent of the Nine

Species

Ahamkara (Mentioned only)
Awoken
Cabal
Exo
Fallen
Hive
Human
Vex

Organizations

Consensus (Mentioned only)
Corsair (Mentioned only)
Cryptarchy
Dead Orbit (Mentioned only)
Exodus Program (Mentioned only)
Future War Cult (Mentioned only)
Gensym Scribes (Mentioned only)
The Hidden
House of Devils (Mentioned only)
House of Dusk
House of Judgment (Mentioned only)
House of Light (First mentioned)
House of Wolves (Mentioned only)
Iron Lords
New Monarchy (Mentioned only)
Paladin (Mentioned only)
Pilgrim Guard (Mentioned only)
Praxic Order (Mentioned only)
Red Legion
Royal Awoken Guard (Mentioned only)
Sanguine (Mentioned only)
Shadows of Yor
Scorn
Vanguard
Warlord (Mentioned only)

Locations

Distributary (Mentioned only)
Earth
- Durga (Mentioned only)
- Dwindler's Ridge (Mentioned only)
- Eaton (First mentioned)
- The Farm
- The Last City
  - Tower (Destiny 2)
    - Praxic Halls (First mentioned)
- North Channel (Mentioned only)
- Old Russia (Mentioned only)
- End of the World (Mentioned only) (First identified as End of the World)
  - Felwinter Peak (Mentioned only)
- Palamon (Mentioned only)
Mars
Moon (Mentioned only)
- Hellmouth (Mentioned only)
Nessus
Reef
- Bamberga (Mentioned only)
- Ceres (Mentioned only)
- Cocytus (First identified as Cocytus)
- Interamnia (Mentioned only)
- Prison of Elders (Mentioned only)
- Rhea (Mentioned only)
- Tangled Shore
- Vestian Outpost (Mentioned only)
Titan (moon)
Venus (Mentioned only)
- Ishtar Sink (Mentioned only)

Events

Battle of the Twilight Gap (Mentioned only)
City Age
Dark Age (Mentioned only)
Golden Age (Mentioned only)
The Dawning (Mentioned only)
Theodicy War (Mentioned only)

Vehicles, equipment, and technology

Crow (device) (Mentioned only)
Ghost shells
Jumpship
The Leviathan (Mentioned only)
Sensor Mite (Mentioned only)
Sophia (Mentioned only)
Sparrow
- Aerolite HW-42 (First appearance)
- Another Inspired Idea (First appearance)
- Arion (First appearance)
- Barebones SL-19 (First appearance)
- Beat Patrol (First appearance)
- Bitter Poison (First appearance)
- Circumpolar Light(First appearance)
- Equinoctial Edge (First appearance)
- Praxic Finery (First appearance)
- Praxic Justice (First appearance)
- Raucous Edge (First appearance)
- RJSV 99-40 (First appearance)
- Saturnalia-DAI-SP1 (First appearance)
- Sgian Dubh (First appearance)
- Spaded Knife (First appearance)
- Sunny Disposition (First appearance)
- The Convivial Racer (First appearance)
- The Festive Hauler (First appearance)
- The Merry Gunner (First appearance)
- The Saturnalian (First appearance)
- The Whipcrack (First appearance)
Yang Liwei (Mentioned only)

Weapons and armor

Auto Rifle
- Gnawing Hunger (First appearance)
Collector Armor (First appearance)
Cormorant Blade Armor (First appearance)
Fusion Rifle
- Arbalest (First appearance)
- The Wizened Rebuke
Getaway Artist (First appearance)
Grenade Launcher
- Doomsday (First appearance)
- Orewing's Maul
Hand Cannon
- Service Revolver
- Spare Rations (First appearance)
- The Last Word (Mentioned only)
- Thorn
Inaugural Revelry Armor (First appearance)
Iron Symmachy Armor (Hunter) (First appearance)
Iron Symmachy Armor (Titan) (First appearance)
Iron Symmachy Armor (Warlock) (First appearance)
Invader Armor (First appearance)
Liar's Handshake (First appearance)
Machine Gun
- 21% Delirium (First appearance)
Neoteric Kiyot Armor (First appearance)
Pulse Rifle
- Last Perdition
- Outlast (First appearance)
Reaper Armor (First appearance)
Rocket Launcher
Scout Rifle
- Night Watch (First appearance)
- Oxygen SR3 (First appearance)
Scorch Cannon (Mentioned only)
Sentry Armor (First appearance)
Shotgun
- Last Man Standing (First appearance)
Sidearm
- Lonesome (First appearance)
Sniper Rifle
- Sole Survivor (First appearance)
Stronghold (First appearance)
Submachine Gun
- Bug-Out Bag (First appearance)
- The Recluse (First appearance)
Sunbreak Armor (First appearance)
Sword
- Just in Case (First appearance)
Vernal Growth Armor (First appearance)

Miscellaneous

Books of Sorrow
Glimmer
Hunter
Journal of Post-Collapse Cosmological Recovery (First mentioned)
New Thoughts in Post-Red Politics (First mentioned)
Titan (class)
Warlock

TriviaEdit

Season of the Drifter is the first expansion that doesn't focus on any of the main enemies in the Destiny series. Instead it focuses on the Drifter and his Gambit.