Key points
- Bungie plans to overhaul Destiny 2's armor system for Codename: Frontiers with stat reworks and bonus sets.
- The changes are intended to make the armor system less confusing and a more active part of the build.
- While Exotic armor will remain largely unchanged and old armor will see some changes, Bungie will address vault space issues.
Bungie reveals ambitious plans for a complete overhaul Destiny 2The armor system of with Codename: Frontiers which reworks the statistics values, also adding archetypes and bonus sets. The countdown has now begun as Episode Revenant is officially ready to launch next week, October 8th. However, Bungie revealed tons of new information about the upcoming one Destiny 2 episode, helping to set player expectations.
This week was a big one for fans, as Bungie's latest showcase put the spotlight on Episode Revenant and all the new features. Destiny 2 content. In addition to making the entire Act 1 story available at launch, players will interact with characters like Mithrax and Eido as they undertake a new mechanic focused on potion brewing that offers limited-time combat bonuses. In addition to new weapons and armor, Bungie adds Onslaught: Salvation, an updated version of the activity that adds new enemy types with three maps and additional twists to make the mode stand out even more. However, in addition to the showcase, Bungie also revealed new details regarding the studio's long-term plans to overhaul the current armor system.
In a new developer blog, Bungie confirmed that a major overhaul is on the way Destiny 2The current armor system in conjunction with the launch of Codename: Frontiers next summer. To make the armor system less confusing and a more active part of building, Bungie is completely reworking the stat mechanics to hopefully prevent what the studio calls the “lock-in” effect when a player finds the perfect combination of statistics values. Stat effects will be capped at 200 and will no longer offer tiered bonuses every 10 points. Some stats are also getting bigger changes, like Strength and Discipline, and Bungie has also confirmed that some Legendary armor will have built-in stat archetypes to offer bonuses to specific types.
Destiny 2 armor rework Also added set bonuses
In addition to these stat changes, Bungie also confirmed the introduction of bonus set modifiers. With Codename: Frontier, armor will become more themed and give players bonuses for having 2 or 4 pieces equipped at once. The perks themselves will highlight specific playstyles and have been integrated to account for player usage Destiny 2also the vast exotic armor. While subject to change, Bungie has listed some examples of what it's making:
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Theme |
Advantage 1 (2 pieces of armor) |
Advantage 2 (4 pieces of armor) |
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Tex Meccanica |
Firing from the hip increases the movement speed and maneuverability of the weapon. Landing hits increases the effect. |
Tex Mechanica weapons have increased range and accuracy when firing without aiming. |
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Non-stop aggression |
Finishing shots with freshly reloaded weapons heal the player. |
Damaging a target with a Shotgun or Fusion Rifle increases the damage taken from those weapons for a short time. |
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Demolition expert |
Direct hits with explosive weapons temporarily increase reload speed. |
Repeated direct hits with explosive weapons temporarily increase grenade damage. |
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Vanguard Agent |
Activating the grenade grants you and nearby allies resistance to damage against fighters. |
Defeating champions with a finishing move generates special ammo for the player and his team. |
Naturally, Bungie anticipated a number of questions from players following these changes. Bungie has confirmed that Exotic armor will be largely left aside for now, although the studio is planning a significant update as part of the roadmap. The old armor also won't see many changes, though with the stat mechanics and types being global changes, players will likely notice some changes. One of the big problems with Destiny 2 it's vault space, with Bungie confirming that it's aware that “vault pressure” is a real issue for many players. While the studio is considering adding more space, the team is looking at long-term solutions that it hopes to have resolved by the time the second expansion called Codename: Behemoth is ready to launch.
