GAMERS are set to get a huge upgrade to a popular free-to-play game, with all new bosses to fight and weapons to play with.
Destiny 2 is going offline ahead of the launch of the new expansion The Final Shape, read on to find out more about how it will affect gamers.
3
What is Destiny 2: The Final Shape?
The Final Shape is a massive free expansion to the popular video game Destiny 2.
Destiny 2 was originally released in 2017, and its a hugely popular first-person shooter game made by developers Bungie.
3
It’s available on PS5, PS4, Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S.
It’s also available to PC users through online stores Steam, Microsoft Store and Epic Games Store.
The Final Shape will give gamers all new bosses to fight as well as new missions to complete and brand new weapons to use.
It follows a number of other updates to the game.
Previous expansions include Shadowkeep, Beyond Light, The Witch Queen and Lightfall.
Gamers are warned though that they’ll need a huge amount of storage space available for the new update.
Why is Destiny 2: The Final Shape going offline?
Bungie, who are the developers of the game, say they need to take the game offline for maintenance.
3
During this time the preload for the new expansion will be made available for all users.
Bungie says “sign-on and game integration features will be unavailable on web, mobile, third-party apps, and the Bungie Store” while it’s down.
When is Destiny 2: The Final Shape going offline?
Destiny 2 will be offline for 25 hours leading up to the launch of The Final Shape.
It will be down from 5pm on Monday, 3rd June 2024.
Developers say it should be back online the following day – at 7pm on Tuesday, 4th June 2024.
The update file was accidentally sent to PS5 users on Sunday, leading to a number of spoilers being released, however developer Bungie “killed” the servers to stop any more secrets getting out.
What are the storage requirements for Destiny 2: The Final Shape?
Gamers will need a hefty amount of storage space free to be able to download the new The Final Shape.
PS5 users will need to have 143.81GB available.
129.31GB is required for players on the PS4.
Xbox one gamers will need 139.52GB, whilst Xbox Series X/S users will need 165.82GB.
It’s those wanting to play on PC who’ll need the most space however.
Downloading on Steam will need a whopping 299.70GB – however once its installed this will shrink down to 155.50GB.
On Epic Games Store it requires 279.66GB – but this will reduce down to 144.61GB when the game’s installed.
Microsoft Store needs players to have 156.22GB of spare space.
How to play Destiny 2: The Final Shape
Gamers don’t have long to wait before they can start playing.
The update is done directly through the console and, once downloaded and installed, it’ll be ready to play.
Players can then dive into Destiny 2 to explore the mysteries of the solar system, either alone or by playing online with friends.
Read more on the Scottish Sun
There are exciting co-operative missions to take part in, where gamers can work in a team on epic quests.
There’s also the opportunity to take part in competitive multiplayer battles, facing off against other players to collect limited-time rewards.