Unleash Forbidden Power in Destiny 2 Season 22: Master the Dark Arts of the Hive

Highlights

Destiny 2's newest season, Season of the Witch, focuses on the Hive and introduces the ability to use their dark magic against them.

Players will confront Xivu Arath and her armies as they search for Savathun's ghost Immaru in order to revive her and discover her hidden knowledge.

The significant utilization of Hive sorcery gives rise to concerns about its potential repercussions on guardians and Eris Morn.

Bungie has unveiled The Final Shape, which provides players with a glimpse of what lies ahead in Destiny 2's latest season. Among the exciting updates is the opportunity for players to harness the power of the Hive's dark magic against them. Previously, Season of the Deep's narrative finale hinted at the impending return of Savathun. However, before her return, players must confront her sister Xivu Arath, who is aggressively advancing into the Sol System.

In Season of the Witch, the latest season of Destiny 2, the Hive once again takes center stage. Guardians are on a mission to locate Savathun's ghost, Immaru, with the intention of resurrecting her. Simultaneously, Xivu Arath's forces are relentlessly spreading across the galaxy, with the ultimate objective of annihilating the Last City and eradicating Savathun's renegade followers. To counter this threat, Eris Morn will harness Hive magic to empower both herself and guardians, enabling them to thwart Xivu Arath and unravel more of Savathun's enigmatic secrets.

It is not the first time Destiny has witnessed guardians harnessing the Hive's sinister abilities and unleashing them against formidable foes, as seen in past raids like King's Fall and Crota's End. Season of the Witch builds upon this precedent, with Eris Morn assuming the role of a pseudo-anchor, guiding guardians in learning and channeling Hive arcana throughout the season's battles against Xivu Arath's forces. These newfound abilities will then be employed to siphon the defeated enemies' essence, empowering Eris Morn and strengthening the connection of all guardians to these dark powers.

The Season of the Deep's conclusion hinted at Savathun's return in the upcoming season, with the Vanguard seeking a way to enter The Witness' portal safely. Xivu Arath also played a more prominent role, directly addressing players as she fought against the Last City in place of The Witness. With these developments, it's not surprising that Season of the Witch revolves around Hive magic and exploring Savathun's Throne World.

However, it remains uncertain what kind of impact extensively using Hive magic will have on guardians and Eris Morn by the end of the season. Some argue that the potential consequences are worth it to ensure the Last City's survival, given the high stakes and the threat posed by The Witness. Only time will tell if using Hive magic will have significant repercussions for players and Eris herself.

Destiny 2 is currently available for PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.