Highlights
- Destiny 2's Season of the Witch introduces a new PvP map called Multiplex, set in a stabilized Vex network with a lo-fi aesthetic and chaotic gunfights.
- The new Crucible mode, Relic, allows players to defeat opponents using relic items from past raids and seasonal activities, requiring them to charge their relic energy first.
- These new PvP additions are a promising start for the future of the Crucible, with more maps and modes planned by Bungie's new Destiny 2 "PvP Strike" team.
Bungie showcased its new Destiny 2 Vex PvP map and Relic mode for Crucible, which are available in Season of the Witch. Starting today, Destiny 2 players may begin the story of Season of the Witch and earn enticing new gear themed after Hive enemies.
Destiny 2's Season of the Witch brings the player's focus back to Hive god Xivu Arath once more. Hive ghost Immaru approaches Eris Moon and the player about resurrecting Savathun the Witch Queen in order to fight against the Hive god. Savathun will be vital toward entering the portal through the Traveler as the Witness plans to bring forth the Final Shape. Players may participate in new seasonal activities and progress a weekly story that brings the Vanguard closer to the conflict depicted in Destiny 2's The Final Shape expansion. Bungie also renews its focus for PvP in Season of the Witch with a new map and mode.
During the Destiny 2 Showcase, Bungie shared more details about its Vex-themed Season of the Witch PvP map titled Multiplex. The Multiplex map is a stabilized Vex network with a lo-fi aesthetic. The Infinite Forest is being compiled within the map itself, and several large Vex structures offer cover in chaotic gunfights. A large Vex pillar acts as a central point for Multiplex, so it's one of the most active locations on the map. Bungie also notes that the Multiplex map does not have as many deep sight lines when compared to other PvP maps, so close-quarters combat may be frequent.
Alongside the new Multiplex map in Season of the Witch, Destiny 2 players may try out the new Relic mode in Crucible. Relic is a 6v6 party mode where players may defeat their Crucible opponents with relic items from past raids and seasonal activities. These relics include the Aegis shield from the Vault of Glass raid, the Synaptic Spear from Season of the Risen, and the beloved Scythe from Season of the Haunted. Before using a relic, players must charge their personal relic energy by defeating opponents with weapons and abilities. After reaching a full relic charge, a relic may be obtained from the relic depot located on the PvP map.
These new PvP additions for Destiny 2 are a promising start for the long-term future of the Crucible leading into The Final Shape expansion. Forsaken's popular The Citadel map will also return in Destiny 2 Season 23, and Bungie's new Destiny 2 "PvP Strike" team will work to provide a steady flow of maps and modes into the Crucible.
Destiny 2 is available now for PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S.
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