Unveiling Destiny 2's Late Surprise: A Sentimental Throwback to 2019

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Destiny 2 will conclude its Light and Darkness saga with The Final Shape expansion in 2024, and some fans are reminiscing about the journey thus far.

Four years after its initial release, a passionate Destiny 2 fan was delighted to receive an unopened copy of the Shadowkeep Collector's Edition. This unexpected surprise sparked a wave of nostalgia and astonishment within the community. The launch of Shadowkeep holds a special place in fans' hearts, as it symbolized the game's arrival on Steam and Bungie's newfound autonomy from Activision.

A Destiny 2 enthusiast receives a belated gift that evokes nostalgia among fellow players for the beloved Shadowkeep expansion of 2019. The latest Destiny 2 expansion, Lightfall, introduced the power of Strand Darkness to Guardians for the first time in February of this year.

In 2024, Destiny 2 will embark on its seventh year with the release of The Final Shape expansion. This expansion marks the culmination of the Light and Darkness saga that originated with the original Destiny title in 2014. Although this saga is reaching its conclusion, Bungie has future plans for the Destiny franchise. Keith David will continue to lend his voice to Commander Zavala in The Final Shape and beyond, but Bungie has yet to disclose what lies ahead after the expansion. While awaiting the game's upcoming season and the showcase on August 22, avid Destiny 2 fans are already indulging in nostalgia, reminiscing about the game's past and the launch of Shadowkeep.

Spartan-Jake, a devoted fan of Destiny 2, was recently gifted a sealed copy of the highly sought-after Shadowkeep Collector's Edition from their parents. This nostalgic gesture has resonated with players who fondly remember the expansion's initial release. Originally intended as a Christmas present back in 2019, Spartan-Jake had already obtained the DLC, prompting their mother to set the Collector's Edition aside for return. Surprisingly, nearly four years later, Spartan-Jake finally received the Collector's Edition and is now contemplating keeping it sealed due to its growing rarity.

The discovery of this sealed Shadowkeep Collector's Edition has generated widespread astonishment within the Reddit community of Destiny 2 fans. Many users, in response to a post about the situation, strongly advise Spartan-Jake to retain the item's sealed status, emphasizing the inclusion of an exclusive emblem. This recommendation is bolstered by the fact that the Collector's Edition's market value has skyrocketed to over $600 on platforms like eBay. Despite these incentives, Spartan-Jake admits to feeling tempted to unseal the Collector's Edition after watching numerous unboxing videos from 2019.

Destiny 2 players fondly recall the launch of Shadowkeep as it marked the game's debut on Steam and Bungie's first release after parting ways with Activision. However, criticism towards Bungie has surfaced during Destiny 2 Year 6 due to a lack of communication. Nonetheless, Bungie is making efforts to rebuild trust with players by introducing exciting updates for Destiny 2's PvP.

As fans reminisce about Destiny 2's Shadowkeep expansion, they can eagerly anticipate the upcoming Destiny 2 showcase on August 22. This event will provide more details about what fans can expect in the near future and in The Final Shape. Additionally, Destiny 2 Season 22 is set to launch towards the end of the month, offering fans eagerly awaited new seasonal content.

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