Destiny 2: Lightfall

Our analysis

A genuinely good expansion undermined by one of the franchise's most disappointing campaign storylines, built around the never-explained Veil and an out-of-place comedic tone. The Strand subclass is a transformative high point and the mission design ranges from good to excellent, while quality-of-life additions like loadouts are welcome. The threadbare narrative, lack of new PvP and Gambit content, and hollowed-out mod system hold it back.

Our analysis

This penultimate expansion is a strong reminder of what keeps players hooked: best-in-class shooter mechanics, satisfying Supers, and the fun new Strand subclass with its grappling-hook momentum. The new Neomuna destination and a higher overall difficulty, including the nasty Tormentor enemies, freshen things up, and the central villains land well. Onboarding and catch-up for lapsed or new players remain clunky, and the monetization carries some nuance, but the core loot-and-shoot loop is as addictive as ever.

Our analysis

An underwhelming expansion that fails to reach the bar set by The Witch Queen. The strand subclass, gameplay tweaks, and revamped build-crafting are genuinely satisfying, and the legendary campaign has exhilarating moments. But it is dragged down by a vague, hollow story, a wasted villain in Calus, and a beautiful yet lifeless Neptune destination that lacks any real X factor.