Summary
ADestiny 2player amused their fellows in the community by pointing out a humorous, unaddressed aspect of the game’s new raid. Called Salvation’s Edge, the new raid debuted inDestiny 2as part ofThe Final Shape, its latest expansion.
Destiny 2: The Final Shapehas reenergized theDestinyplayerbase, which seemed demoralized afterbacklash toDestiny 2 Lightfall,the 2023 expansion. Bungie blundered inLightfallby spreading its storytelling over the course of the year and the game’s seasons rather than providing an experience that was satisfactory on its own. But after a lengthy delay in the development ofThe Final Shapethat saw the game extend its final season and receive a free extension in the form of theInto the Lightupdate, Bungie stuck the landing, closing outDestiny’s long-running Saga of Light and Darkness with a raid against the source of the universe’s many troubles: The Witness.
It was during the Salvation’s Edge raid to finally defeat The Witness that user ActuallyJustADude had a thought: Why would The Witness sow their own lair with theveryDestiny 2armor and weaponsperfectly fitted for its deadliest, most persistent enemies? They posed the question to the game’s community on Reddit, much to its amusement.
Destiny 2 Player Wonders at The Witness' Self-Sabotage in Salvation’s Edge Raid
In their post, ActuallyJustADude wondered at The Witness' reasoning for scattering tons of highly powerful loot perfectly suited to be worn and wielded by Guardians throughout its own stronghold. The Witness itself doesn’t use the gear, as even duringthe last boss fight of Salvation’s Edgeit relied on its array of powers to destroy its foes. So why give the Guardians such potent upgrades?
Naturally, some players pointed out that this is merely the nature ofDestiny 2. Even creatures with decidedly non-human proportions or forms will regularly drop human-scaled weapons and armor after being defeated in combat, after all. The same goes for raid locations, as Bungieseeded the Salvation’s Edge raid with secret chestsfull of some of the game’s best gear. In other words,Destiny 2is a video game with a reward system based on loot and gear upgrades, so it would be natural for it to be there.
Some players posited more “lore-friendly” answers that might make sense within the story ofDestiny 2itself. In the case of Salvation’s Edge, they pointed out that The Witness actively courted the Guardians' influence before settling on war. In previous storytelling, The Witness offered Guardians a position by their side as Disciples, trying to tempt them with armor and weapons fit for a raid boss.
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Dive into the world of Destiny 2 to explore the mysteries of the solar system and experience responsive first-person shooter combat. Unlock powerful elemental abilities and collect unique gear to customize your Guardian’s look and playstyle. Enjoy Destiny 2’s cinematic story, challenging co-op missions, and a variety of PvP modes alone or with friends. Download for free today and write your legend in the stars.An Immersive StoryYou are a Guardian, defender of the Last City of humanity in a solar system under siege by infamous villains. Look to the stars and stand against the darkness. Your legend begins now.Guardian ClassesChoose from the armored Titan, mystic Warlock, or swift Hunter.
