Unveiling Destiny 2's Ultimate Power: The Final Shape Super Takes Center Stage!

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Destiny 2's upcoming expansion, The Final Shape, aims to end the Light and Darkness saga but faces challenges after the poor reception of Lightfall.

The expansion will bring forth three new Supers, one for each class. However, when it comes to the Hunter's Arc Super, Storm's Edge, it appears to lack the supportive features found in the other Supers. In comparison, Gathering Storm, yet another Hunter Super, outshines Storm's Edge in many PvE scenarios, leaving the expansion with a missed chance to establish a stronger identity for the class.

Destiny 2's The Final Shape faces a challenging task: concluding the ten-year Light and Darkness saga with a bang and recovering from the negative reception of Lightfall earlier this year. While Bungie has addressed some major issues, there may be additional challenges ahead for The Final Shape's launch. One potential problem is that the expansion will introduce three new Supers, one for each class, but they differ in terms of promised features and expected delivery.

Each class's Super is associated with a specific element: Song of Flame for Warlocks (Solar), Twilight Arsenal for Titans (Void), and Storm's Edge for Hunters (Arc). These Supers will be accompanied by new Aspects that offer new playstyle opportunities, particularly in a supportive role. The Titan's new Banner of War Strand Aspect may provide insight into what players can expect from The Final Shape's new tools, with one exception.

Why Destiny 2's New Hunter Super in The Final Shape is Not Equal to The Others

The Final Shape's new Titan Super introduces a previously limited playstyle, enhancing the class. The Solar Warlock's Song of Flame presents a unique supportive option compared to Well of Radiance. However, the Hunter's Arc Super, Storm's Edge, does not offer a similar experience. It seems more focused on PvP, an area where Hunters already have numerous tools, and does not bring significant additions to the current PvE sandbox alongside Gathering Storm.

Gathering Storm, being an instant-cast Super with long-range capabilities and minimal risk, will likely overshadow Storm's Edge in most PvE scenarios. In PvP, Storm's Edge may be a popular choice due to its mobility and area-of-effect abilities, but the Hunter class already possesses similar options. Bungie missed an opportunity to highlight a notable distinction between Storm's Edge and the other Supers for the remaining classes.

Both the Twilight Arsenal and Song of Flame have impressive built-in features for supporting the party. The Twilight Arsenal creates relic axes that teammates can utilize after Titans launch them into enemies. On the other hand, the Song of Flame empowers the weapons of the Warlock's allies. Unfortunately, Storm's Edge lacks any supportive abilities, which feels like a missed opportunity. It could have not only given the subclass a more cohesive identity but also made sense considering the story trailer for Destiny 2's The Final Shape, emphasizing the importance of teamwork.

As it currently stands, the Hunter's new Super in Destiny 2 is a fun new tool to experiment with, but it doesn't quite measure up to the Twilight Arsenal and Song of Flame, especially given the expansion's premise. This situation is not new for Destiny 2, as it often introduces Exotics that don't align well with each class. This is something that The Final Shape could have addressed. However, the new expansion will bring Titans and Warlocks together in terms of their contributions, leaving Hunters as the odd one out.

Destiny 2 is available now on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.