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merritt k

merritt k is Managing Editor at Fanbyte, covering retro games, Destiny 2, and new releases. She is also the host of the Channel F podcast and streams regularly.


A Ton of Exotic Weapon Updates Coming in Destiny 2 Season 21

Bungie previously announced that changes were coming to a number of Exotic armor pieces in season 21 of Destiny 2. Today, they published a post listing changes coming to Exotic weapons in the Season of the Deep, and there are a ton of them. Here they are. Destiny 2 Season 21 Exotic…

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Destiny 2 Exotic Weapon

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Everything to Do Before the Season of Defiance Ends in Destiny 2

We have one week until the Season of Defiance ends in Destiny 2. Of course, seasonal content doesn’t go away at the end of seasons anymore — it sticks around until the end of the content year. That means you don’t need to rush to get the seasonal title, craft any…

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Make Sure to Collect Your Vendor Engrams in Destiny 2 This Week

When Lightfall launched, Destiny 2 radically changed how engrams work. In the place of the old Umbral Engrams system, each ritual vendor now has their own engram inventory that increases as you complete their activity. This means that their engrams stay out of your inventory, clearing up space for engrams you may find during…

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Destiny 2 Blue Engrams

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PSA: Ada-1 Has the Envious Touch Shader in Destiny 2

Since the release of Lightfall, the Black Armory vendor Ada-1 has had another role in Destiny 2 as the custodian of old and rare shaders. Each week, she brings a selection of three shaders to players, who can purchase them for Glimmer. This week, Ada has the Envious Touch shader…

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Ada-1 Shaders Destiny 2

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What Your Favorite Destiny 2 Weapon Type Says About You

There are a total of 18 different weapon types in Destiny 2, each with their own pros and cons depending on the situation. At any one time, certain weapon types may be more favored than others due to their relative strength or utility, but deep down, everyone has their favorites. Does…

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Destiny 2 Weapon Types

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PSA: Xur Has the Lightkin Armor in Destiny 2 This Week

Every week, the vendor Xur appears in a different location in Destiny 2 and sells a range of Exotic and Legendary pieces. In addition to occasionally selling items with decent stats, Xur is a great way for newer players to pick up armor they may have missed out on back when it…

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Destiny 2 Xur

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Everything to Do Before the Guardian Games End in Destiny 2

We’ve got a little over one week left in the Guardian Games in Destiny 2. They won’t roll around for another year, meaning that there’s a bunch of things you might want to get done before they end. Here’s a checklist for players who want to make sure they’ve gotten everything…

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Destiny 2 Guardian Games Medallions

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The Last Rite Scout Rifle is Coming to Destiny 2 Next Season

Bungie revealed more information on the upcoming Season of the Deep in Destiny 2 today, including a look at the new ritual weapon — a scout rifle called Last Rite. Ritual weapons are acquired in Destiny 2 through completing activities in one of the game’s three core playlists (Vanguard Operations, Crucible, and Gambit)…

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Destiny 2 Last Rite

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The Guardian Games Reference One of the Best Ideas in Destiny

Many Destiny 2 players probably don’t know that there’s a bit of lore tied to the Guardian Games each year. Last year, this lore revealed what happened to the Spider after he fled the Tangled Shore. It’s fun to see Guardians casually talking trash on each other, but what we want to…

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Destiny 2 Finisher

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Dust Off These Exotics for Next Season in Destiny 2

Well, the leaks were (partially) correct – a number of Destiny 2 Exotics are getting reworked next season. Some, like Starfire Protocol and St0mp-335, are getting well-deserved nerfs. Others, however, are getting substantial boosts. This latter category includes some of the least-used Exotics in the game. Here are some Exotic armor pieces…

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Destiny 2 Eternal Warrior Exotics

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What Happened to Brother Vance in Destiny 2?

Back when Destiny 2 vaulted a number of its locations, we lost track of a few characters who served as vendors for those areas. We now know that the Season of the Deep will feature the return of Titan and the character Sloane, and the Season of Defiance’s Exotic quest was all…

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Destiny 2 Brother Vance

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It’s a Great Week to Grind Nightfalls in Destiny 2

Here we are in the second week of the Guardian Games in Destiny 2. Guardians everywhere are fighting for the supremacy of their class — or else just ignoring that aspect of the event and grinding for a title. Well, there’s more to do in Destiny 2 this week than just play Supremacy…

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Destiny 2 Nightfalls

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Banshee Has a Pretty Cool Void Sidearm in Destiny 2 Today

Happy reset day, Destiny 2 players! Not much to report this week. The Guardian Games are still going — do you have the Champ title yet? We did want to bring one little thing to your attention, though, which is a neat weapon that Banshee-44 has in stock for the next day…

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Destiny 2 Best Sidearms Fiortura-59

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PSA: Ada-1 Has the Black Armory Satou Tribe Shader in Destiny 2

Since the release of Lightfall, the Black Armory vendor Ada-1 has had another role in Destiny 2 as the custodian of old and rare shaders. Each week, she brings a selection of three shaders to players, who can purchase them for Glimmer. This week, Ada has the Satou Tribe shader…

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Ada-1 Shaders Destiny 2

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The Best Quality of Life Changes Destiny 2 Has Ever Made

Destiny 2 has been around for a while now. And during that time, Bungie has continued to refine the game’s mechanics and systems. Players tend to focus on the developer’s missteps, but there are a number of small tweaks that have had huge positive effects on the Destiny experience over the years. Here are…

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Destiny 2 Quality of Life Changes

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The Tragic Backstory of Eva Levante in Destiny 2

As the Guardian Games are currently in full swing in Destiny 2, everyone’s favorite grandma Eva Levante has returned to the Tower for the festivities. Newer players might know Eva only as the vendor associated with the game’s four seasonal events. But the character has a long history that stretches back…

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Destiny 2 Eva Levante

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PSA: Xur Has a Great Weapon for New Destiny 2 Players

Every week, the mysterious Agent of the Nine Xur appears in a different location in Destiny 2, offering players a rotating selection of weapons and armor. This week his Exotic weapons and armor aren’t anything special, but he does have one legendary weapon that new players should definitely pick up —…

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Destiny 2 Xur

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Aspect and Fragment Changes Coming to Destiny 2 in Season 21

A lot of things are changing next season in Destiny 2, and one of the many adjustments Bungie is making is to the game’s aspects and fragments system. Since the subclass 3.0 updates in Destiny 2, each subclass can equip one or more aspects which alter play style and build possibilities.…

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Here is Your First Look at Destiny 2 Season of the Deep

In today’s TWAB, Bungie officially unveiled the Season of the Deep, giving Destiny 2 players their first glimpse in the upcoming 21st season of the game. The teaser image reveals a few things about the season that many already suspected, while also raising new questions. Firstly, the season does seem to be…

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Destiny 2 Season of the Deep

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The Destiny 2 Season Pass is Getting a Price Hike

Today was a pretty meaty TWAB, as Bungie revealed new Strand aspects, announced changes to Trials, and officially revealed the Season of the Deep. Amongst all those positive announcements, however, was one that is likely to be less well-received by players: the news that the Destiny 2 season pass is getting a…

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Destiny 2 Season Pass Price

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