Destiny 2 Lightfall News, Guides, & More

Our hub for all things Destiny 2 including Lightfall, Season of Defiance, and more. Browse our god roll guides, weapon meta posts for both PVE and PVP, and let us help you work your way through whatever Bungie throws at you next!

Fanwidth Episode 009: The One All About Sekiro

Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice is a helluva game. To explain exactly why, we brought on Fanbyte’s resident fixer: Andrew “Ray Donovan” Whitmore. Steven has played a lot more of the game, but Andrew went and spoiled himself by watching a playthrough online. Don’t worry, though! We pretty much avoid spoilers…

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The Best Crucible PVP Weapons in Destiny 2 (March 2023 Meta Tier List)

There are so many weapons in Destiny 2 that it can be hard to know which weapons are best suited for PVE, Crucible, or Gambit. You’ve got a bank full of weapons, sure, but which ones should you actually be using? While it’s possible to just hop into Crucible and…

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Fanwidth Episode 007: Did You Own a Gun?

What’s better than this? Videos being games. We sure do love ’em! And that’s why we’ve put together a little, roughly one-hour podcast every week to talk about that most precious of commodities. Video. Games. So won’t you join us on this most recent and actually-about-video-games-y episode of Fanwidth? Won’t…

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Here’s the Lore: What’s the Story of Destiny 2 – Season of the Drifter?

The Destiny 2 Postmaster mainly catches items players miss during in-game activities. But in the Season of the Drifter, players have discovered their postage also carries some interesting lore. Specifically, we’ve all received some Messages from Aunor. Aunor is a member of the Praxic Order, an organization of Destiny Warlocks founded alongside…

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PSA: Xur Is Selling Year Two Exotics in Destiny 2 This Weekend

If you play Destiny 2, or even just the first game, you probably know Xur. The “snake-faced bastard” is a special vendor that only appears on weekends. But when he does, he sells Destiny 2 Exotic weapons and armor for an awfully reasonable price. It’s a great way to fill…

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How to Get Season of the Drifter Pinnacle Weapons in Destiny 2

A new season in Destiny 2 brings with it a whole new set of pinnacle weapons. And you can bet each one is cooler than the last. Continuing with the trend of the past few seasons, Bungie has brought along new pinnacle weapons tied to specific game modes in Season…

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Destiny 2 The Reckoning Guide: Tips, Strategies, & Loadouts

Destiny 2: Season of the Drifter promises quite a lot of new content. And, just like anytime there’s a new Destiny expansion, it’s very exciting to pick apart all the possibilities waiting for us don the line. But Season of the Drifter is disappointing in one respect: it does not have a…

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Destiny 2 Gambit Prime Guide: Tips, New Armor, Roles

With the Season of the Drifter, Destiny 2 is getting a brand new multiplayer mode. It’s called Gambit Prime, and as described by Bungie developers, it’s the “sweatier” version of the PvEvP game mode from the main game. But the new mode brings some solid rewards in return. It also…

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Destiny 2 Vanguard or Drifter Allegiance Quest Walkthrough

Over the next three months of Destiny 2: Season of the Drifter, we’ll get to experience the backstory of our friend (?) the Drifter. And the Destiny 2 Allegiance Quest is our first hands-on experience working for the man himself. It’s also a first-of-its-kind mission in Destiny, with character choices…

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Destiny 2 Thorn Quest Guide: Independent Study Quest

One of the most notorious weapons in gaming history is making its return during Destiny 2: Season of the Drifter. Even if you never played the original Destiny, you’ve most likely heard tales of the legendary (well, technically Exotic) Thorn. It’s an Exotic hand cannon that drains the light of Guardians.…

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Destiny 2 Exotics: Titan, Hunter, & Warlock Armor

Destiny 2 is all about hunting down the best armors and weapons to kit out your Guardian. If you’re going to play for sci-fi fantasy fashion, you need to hunt down some of the rarest gear. Most of the best and coolest-looking gear is of the Exotic variety. There are…

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Destiny 2 Exotics: All Kinetic, Energy, and Power Weapons

When it comes to weaponry in Destiny 2, nothing is more coveted than the glorified Exotic weapon. Exotics are tough to get, but offer some of the most interesting and unique abilities in the game. They are well worth the grind. Some Exotics require quests to obtain, but many are…

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6 Big Things Changed with the Destiny 2 Season of the Drifter Patch

Destiny 2’s Season of the Drifter kicked off this morning alongside an all-new patch! Regardless of whether or not you have the Annual Pass, there’s a ton of balance changes, new features, and more for fans to log back in and experience. What’s the quick take? You might want to…

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Destiny 2 The Revelry Guide: Seasonal Event, New Armor, & More

A brand new seasonal event is live in Destiny 2. It’s called The Revelry and it will likely be the last major piece of content during the Season of the Drifter. At least it’s the last one listed on Bungie’s own roadmap for the newest expansion. Seasonal events are not a…

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Destiny 2: Crimson Days 2019 Guide – The Vow & Confectionery Hearts

Ah, it’s time for Destiny 2 Crimson Days. Love is in the air and it’s that special time of year where superficial gifts are bought the world over to show that special someone just how much you love them… And how much you’re willing to spend on them. In the…

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Destiny 2 Ascendant Challenge Location & Guide – Feb. 12, 2019

The Destiny 2 Ascendant Challenge for Feb. 12 is here to ring in Valentine’s Day right. Of course, Destiny 2 already has Crimson Days to celebrate the very kiss-y holiday. But it’s still nice to get that usual influx of powerful gear. The Black Armory is winding down, after all, and we’ve…

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Destiny 2 Ascendant Challenge Location & Guide – Feb. 5, 2019

The Destiny 2 Ascendant Challenge is back for the first time this February. And while the game has slowed down as everyone vies to unlock The Last Word, there’s still plenty of reason to check in. It’s awfully hard to reach the new 650 Power Level cap, after all. So you ought…

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Destiny 2 Nightfall Rewards: Exclusive Weapons and Gear

Each week in Destiny 2, three of the game’s Strikes are offered as challenging Nightfall Strikes. In Nightfalls, you can use a card to set challenges and up the difficulty in order to get a higher score. The Nightfall is also a weekly ritual with a guaranteed Powerful gear drop…

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Fanbyte’s Best of January 2019

I keep writing 20HELL on all my checks, amirite??? Anyway, January’s end is upon us and your friendly neighborhood Fanbyte is looking back at the pieces we’re most proud of from the month. Lists Lists, they’re just so numerical and gosh darn easy to digest, you know? Here are some…

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Destiny 2 The Last Word Guide: How to Complete ‘The Draw’

The Last Word, an Exotic hand cannon of Destiny 1 fame, is now out in Destiny 2. It is acquired through a quest called “The Draw,” and it’s definitely worth your time—the gun is still an absolute monster in Crucible. The Last Word is fully automatic, making it a beast…

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