Bungie’s Big Announcement: Redefining Destiny 2 Avatars
Bungie has announced a game-changing update for “Destiny 2,” set to revolutionize how players can customize their characters. Ahead of its next expansion, “The Final Shape,” this update promises to bring a whole new level of personalization to the game.
New Customization Options
Outlined in Bungie’s “This Week In Destiny” blog post, the update introduces extensive character customization features:
- Extensive Alterations: Players can modify body types, genders, facial features, hairstyles, and even add markings like scars or tattoos.
- Character Creation Freedom: These new options mirror the character creation tools available at the beginning of the game, offering players the freedom to redesign their characters.
A World of Unlimited Changes
One of the most significant aspects of this update is the limitless nature of these changes:
- No Restrictive Currencies: Making changes to character appearances won’t require any special currency, allowing players to alter their characters’ looks whenever they wish, free of charge.
- Race Remains Constant: The only aspect that remains unchangeable is the character’s race. Players can choose from Human, Exo (robot-like beings), or Awoken (blue-skinned individuals created by a collision of Light and Darkness powers). This racial aspect of characters is set in stone.
The Impact of a Decade
This update marks a monumental shift for long-time players:
- Long-awaited Changes: Players who started “Destiny 2” at its launch in 2017, or even those who transferred their characters from the original “Destiny” since 2014, have had no options to modify their characters’ appearances. This update ends a nearly decade-long wait for a fresh look.
Anticipating the Update Rollout
While Bungie hasn’t specified the exact date of this update, it’s clear that it will precede “The Final Shape” expansion:
- Timeframe Speculation: The character customization update is expected to follow the Synthweave update (set for March) and arrive before “The Final Shape,” which launches on June 4. This places the likely release window between March and May.
- Synthweave Update Link: The upcoming increase in Synthweave cap, used for armor transmogrification, hints at a broader initiative for deeper character personalization.
A New Era for Guardians
For “Destiny 2” players, this upcoming update opens up a new realm of possibilities for character customization. It’s not just a change; it’s a declaration of freedom for players to reinvent their avatars in a way that reflects their evolving journey in the game. As Guardians await these changes, the excitement builds for what promises to be a transformative period in the “Destiny 2” universe.
