The Unbelievable Untold Stories: Cayde-6's Incredible Journey in Destiny 2's Last 5 Years
Cayde-6, the beloved character in Destiny 2, embarks on a profound journey as a former Hunter Vanguard, discovering a vastly transformed universe upon his long-awaited return in The Final Shape
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The Final Shape marks the end of Destiny 2's Light and Darkness Saga.
Cayde-6's return will bring a new perspective to the plot and developments that have occurred since his death. With Destiny 2's narrative undergoing significant changes over the past five years, Cayde-6, as the former Hunter Vanguard, will be experiencing these developments for the first time upon his return. The upcoming event, The Final Shape, will mark the conclusion of The Light and Darkness Saga, which has been building up in the game's universe for nearly a decade. While players have had to absorb numerous plot points leading to this final expansion, Cayde-6's return will offer a fresh viewpoint on everything that has unfolded since his demise.
Little information has been disclosed regarding Destiny 2's upcoming major expansion, The Final Shape, and its impact on the universe. As of now, it is known that the expansion will mark the return of Cayde-6 in some form to assist players and resolve the age-old conflict between The Traveler and The Witness. Bungie is planning to provide more details about the expansion and the seasons leading up to its release during the next Destiny 2 showcase on August 22, 2023.
The demise of Cayde-6 in Forsaken was considered a crucial event in Destiny 2's storyline, as it involved the elimination of the game's most beloved character. However, over the past five years, numerous significant reveals and plot developments have reshaped the Destiny universe, such as the vanishing of planets like Mercury and Io, and the acquisition of Light by Savathun and her Hive brood. The world has undergone substantial changes since Cayde-6's departure in 2018, and Reddit user Timberwolfer21 humorously speculates on what awaits the former Hunter Vanguard.
Bungie emphasized this point in the initial teaser trailer for The Final Shape, albeit without much elaboration. Instead, Ikora Rey briefly summarizes the triumphs of the guardians, including their victories over gods, the defeat of nightmares, and alliances forged with former enemies. In contrast, Timberwolfer's post delves into specific moments, some of which could deeply impact Cayde-6 due to his close relationships with characters like Amanda Holliday.
The events following Cayde-6's demise lay the foundation for a potentially intriguing character dynamic upon his return in The Final Shape's campaign. Bungie faces the challenge of balancing multiple narrative threads in the expansion, including concluding the conflict with The Witness in a satisfying manner and setting the stage for what lies ahead. While the upcoming showcase might offer a glimpse, players will have to wait until the expansion's release in February 2024 to witness the conclusion of the Light and Darkness Saga.
Destiny 2 is currently available for PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
