
It was promoted as the beginning of the end, both literally and metaphorically, as Bungie plans to conclude the 10-year Light and Darkness Destiny 2 saga with The Final Shape. The main issue with Lightfall was the lack of answers. The concern is that if The Final Shape's story is contained within itself, its seasons could become another disappointment like Lightfall. The expansion had the potential to achieve much more. This need arises from the fact that although Season of the Deep has redeemed Lightfall's reputation to some extent, there is a general consensus that the story did not need to be divided into seasons.

The expectations of players are now mixed, and Bungie must deliver with this expansion if they want gamers to remain engaged for an extended period. The Final Shape faces the task of achieving a desirable equilibrium between a standalone narrative and captivating seasonal content, much like the previous seasons of Destiny 2 that successfully retained player engagement.ĭestiny 2's The Final Shape carries a significant burden following the shortcomings of Lightfall. Players were left frustrated by the lack of answers in Lightfall, especially since it was promoted as the culmination of the decade-long Light and Darkness saga. Destiny 2's expansion, The Final Shape, needs to deliver on player expectations and redeem the shortcomings of Lightfall in order for gamers to stick around.
