Destiny 2: Forsaken's new Gambit mode is a strange beast. While the other heavy hitters in the shooter space like Call of Duty and Battlefield bolted on Battle Royale modes to compete with Fortnite, Gambit zigs in the other direction with a wholly unique mode that combines elements of PvE gameplay and PvP shootouts to surprisingly addictive effect.

So why are Destiny 2: Forsaken players coming back for match after match of Gambit? Streamer Laymen Gaming lays it out for us.

'Destiny 2: Forsaken': What Makes Gambit Mode So Successful?

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Destiny 2: Forsaken is the biggest content update yet to Destiny 2 and kicks off Year 2 of developer Bungie's content roadmap. It's filled with new gear, new enemies, new game modes, and new destinations. 

It also comes paired with a bevy of quality-of-life updates for all Destiny 2 owners, highly anticipated by fans, like weapon randomization and weapon slot changes. These improvements combine to make the launch of Destiny 2: Forsaken on September 4 an opportune time to jump back into the game or pick it up for the very first time.

Let's take a closer look at some of these new additions to Destiny with Destiny 2: Forsaken.


Revenge – Hunt down the Barons

Destiny 2: Forsaken's new campaign introduces the Barons, a group of eight brutally bad Fallen who have been broken out of the Prison of Elders by Uldren Sov, whom players met in the first Destiny. In the reveal trailer, they're shown seemingly killing fan-favorite character Cayde-6, and Forsaken's campaign will be one of revenge as players hunt down those eight Barons in whatever order they wish. Each Baron has unique characteristics, which means fighting each one will be a completely different experience. The Trickster uses traps, stealth, and long-range weapons, for example, while players will have to battle the Rider while flying across the map in a Pike. Players will then ultimately have to face Uldren.

The Dreaming City

After tackling Uldren a whole new mystery unveils in the The Dreaming City, a new location for Destiny 2: Forsaken, entirely devoted to End Game activities. Bungie describes it as their largest endgame experience yet. What makes the Dreaming City unique is that not only does it contain the first new raid since Destiny 2 came out last year, but it also houses high-level patrols, public events, and other mysterious puzzles to solve. That means that solo players and smaller fireteams will be able to experience some of the wonder and mystery of the Dreaming City without having to schedule a six-person raid run. 

Gambit Mode

Destiny players have never been lacking for game modes, with campaign missions, patrols, strikes, raids, the competitive Crucible, and more all available to dip into. But the game has always separated the PVP activities in the Crucible from the cooperative gameplay featured everywhere else. That changes with Gambit, a brand-new mode for the series that mashes together PVE and PVP mechanics. In Gambit, two teams of four will fight off waves of enemies in separate locations but will have the opportunity to send enemies and even players over to the other side. The first team to take down the final boss wins the match and the best loot. We can easily see this unique blend of cooperative and competitive gameplay dominating players' time at launch.


New Exotics and Supers

Bungie's weapon design team is seeking to raise the bar on the Destiny series' coveted exotic weapons and gear by significantly altering a Guardian's playstyle while equipped. Take the Antaeus Wards, a pair of Titan boots that deflect projectiles when the player is sliding. Then there's the Wish-Ender, an exotic bow -- a new weapon type in Forsaken -- that allows its wielder to see through walls and over-penetrate targets.

Each Guardian will also be getting new supers within the individual subclasses. That means that Hunters can now be able to do things like deflect rockets with their Arc Staff, Warlocks can teleport around the map and erupt in Void energy, and Titans can create Banner shields in front of them that allies can shoot though.

These are just a few of the additions and improvements coming to Destiny 2: Forsaken. Check out all of the new updates for yourself when Destiny 2: Forsaken launches on PS4, Xbox One, and PC on September 4.

New Additions to 'Destiny 2: Forsaken'

Paid video placement by Activision. Go in-depth with the Bungie development team to learn how Destiny 2: Forsaken changes the game when it launches September 4. Following years of strife, what remains of the Reef has fallen to lawlessness. You and Cayde-6 are sent to personally investigate the recent unrest. Upon arrival, you soon discover the most-wanted criminals in the Prison of Elders have organized an escape. Beyond the Vanguard’s authority, you’ll pursue these fugitives deep into the Reef. Explore new regions, awaken new powers, earn powerful weapons, and uncover long-lost Awoken secrets. The hunt is on.

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Hüter haben während ihrer bisherigen Abenteuer in der Destiny-Serie bereits ein beachtliches Adressbuch an Verbündeten und Feinden versammelt. Sie dienen nicht nur als Ablage für Token oder als Zielscheiben, viele von ihnen haben in Geschichten als enge Freunde, bittere Rivalen oder leicht ungemütliche Bekannte wichtige Rollen gespielt.  

Mit Destiny 2: Forsaken erweitert sich diese Liste noch weiter, mit einigen Hinzufügungen und der Rückkehr alter Kontakte – einige mit guten Absichten, einige mit schlechten, und bei manchen sind wir uns noch nicht ganz sicher. Also, wenn ihr euch diese Woche in die neue Erweiterung wagt, solltet ihr euch im Folgenden mit einigen der Schlüsselfiguren in Forsaken bekannt machen.

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So, you've decided to jump into Destiny 2 with the launch of the Forsaken expansion. Your patience has paid off: Developer Bungie introduced a ton of quality-of-life improvements that make the moment-to-moment experience of playing Destiny 2 even better.

But with the massive amount of stuff available in Destiny 2 -- story missions, strikes, the Crucible, the new PvEvP hybrid Gambit, just to name a few -- how do you know where to begin? Follow this guide to find out.

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Destiny 2: Forsaken features a ton of weapons, but a few of them clearly rise to the top as tools of choice for dominating the game's PvP or PvE modes. In the video above, streamer Skill Up tells us what his personal favorites are. Which of your own cherished weaponry made the cut?

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Forsaken World Mobile Trailer

So, you’ve taken down the eight Scorn Barons and had your final showdown with Uldren Sov, but Destiny 2: Forsaken is really only just beginning. Once those more immediate threats are out of the way, you begin a lengthy quest to unlock access to The Dreaming City – the homeworld of the Reef Awoken and endgame destination for the latest expansion.

It’s a beautiful if damaged place and positively brimming with secrets. So many that we’re not really sure if everything has been uncovered just yet. Even so, now that we’ve had some time to poke our sparrows around every corner of this new patrol zone, we’ve picked out four of the most interesting activities to explore in The Dreaming City.

Four Activities to Explore in The Dreaming City in 'Destiny 2: Forsaken'

In Forsaken, der bisher größten Erweiterung von Destiny 2, gibt es viel zu tun. Die umfangreichen inhaltlichen Ergänzungen bieten eine breite Palette neuer Features, Schauplätze, Waffen und Spielmodi – in einem solchen Ausmaß, dass es einen fast überwältigen könnte, wenn man zuerst ins All hinausfliegt. Falls du also ein paar Ideen brauchst, wie du am besten anfängst, lies dir unsere Liste mit den vier Dingen durch, die du in Destiny 2: Forsaken zuerst unternehmen solltest.

4 Dinge in Destiny 2: Forsaken, die du zuerst unternehmen solltest

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At this year's Oz Comic-Con, FANDOM partnered with Activision to bring Destiny 2: Forsaken's new Gambit mode to fans so they could experience it alongside streamers like Skill Up and Laymen Gaming. Hordes of Horde were vanquished, plenty of Primevals were defeated, and there was even a Guardian cosplay dance-off!

Watch the video above for highlights from the event.

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