Summary
Destiny 2’s latest preview for the upcoming The Final Shape expansion gave fans plenty to get excited about, with all new enemies, a new type of Exotic, and a new Subclass, among other things, set to bring fresh experiences to the game when the expansion releases on Jul 17, 2025. However, the new type of Exotic coming toDestiny 2in this expansion is a sign thatDestiny 2is continuing down a worrying path that it has been following in recent updates.
Ever since the Subclasses 3.0 changes, the defining lines that separate theHunter, Titan, and Warlock character classes inDestiny 2have become less and less distinct, which has both positive and negative consequences. Certain abilities and synergies that were once exclusive to a specific character class have since become universal tools that players can use on any character now, with relatively few restrictions. With the new Exotic class items coming in The Final Shape expansion, though, this trend will reach a new extreme.
The Final Shape Expansion Blurs the Lines That Separate Destiny 2’s Character
The new Exotic class items coming in The Final Shape expansion are set to give players some of the Exotic armor perks that are currently exclusive to a specific character class, which will open up all new buildcrafting tools for both PvP and endgame PvE content across all three character classes. In this sense, the new Exotic class items seem like a purely beneficial new feature that can shake upDestiny 2’s current metain fresh ways, though at the same time, they are also a justified cause for concern.
For players who prefer to only play one of the three character classes available inDestiny 2, thenew Exotic class items coming in The Final Shape Expansionwill seemingly be a game-changer in all the right ways. On the other hand, this kind of change leaves the hardcore players who regularly play multiple character classes inDestiny 2in a tough situation.
Until the community gets to see these new Exotic class items and stress test them firsthand, it remains uncertain how they will impact the Bungie title, but the nature of these new Exotics could do more harm than good forDestiny 2.
Destiny 2’s New Exotic Class Items Are A Slippery Slope
There are certain shortcuts that players can take to streamline the process, but progressing multiple characters to the point of reachingDestiny 2’s endgame content is no easy task. For the players who can pull this off, it can be a quite rewarding way to play the game, as it will give players more freedom for which type of builds to bring into specific activities, which helps since some classes are better suited for specific content than others. Though with these new Exotic class items coming toDestiny 2, having multiple characters may become a redundant achievement.
The new Exotic class items aren’t the first time thatDestiny 2has blurred the lines between the character classes, as the Subclass 3.0 systems started this trend, and thenew Prismatic Subclasseswill also play into this. Soon, things will reach an extreme point where the character classes will have more in common than not. Specifically, once these Exotic class items bring Exotic armor perks to each class, the only things separating the classes inDestiny 2will be their supers, melee, movement, and class abilities.
Given how far this trend has gone, the new Exotic class items are a slippery slope that could lead to amajor controversy inDestiny 2’s communityif it continues any further. Consequently, the items need to be properly balanced so that they won’t ruin the appeal of having multiple characters. Additionally, it might be best for futureDestiny 2updates to focus on reversing this trend and making the character classes more distinct from each other in new ways.
