Destiny 2's Future: 7 Big Questions After The Final Shape

Destiny 2 Light and Darkness saga's epic finale sparks thrilling questions about a third Darkness subclass and the fate of Lightless Guardians.

So we did it, Guardians. We faced down the Witness in that epic Excision Mission, conquered Salvation's Edge, and officially closed the book on the Light and Darkness saga. But honestly? As the credits rolled and the dust settled in The Pale Heart, I couldn't help but feel like... okay, now what? The galaxy feels different, you know? The rules have changed. The Traveler's wounded, our alliances are... complicated, and honestly, my Ghost has been giving me this look like 'what's our purpose now?' Let's dive into the big questions still hanging over our heads as we look toward Echoes and beyond. It's gonna be a wild ride.

7️⃣ Will There Be A Third Darkness Subclass? 🤔

Okay, let's talk about the elephant in the room first. Prismatic is absolutely INSANE, right? The combinations, the synergy... chef's kiss. But let's be real for a sec. It's the third non-Light subclass, but it's not a pure Darkness subclass. So the million Glimmer question remains: Will we ever get a true third Darkness subclass?

Stasis gave us control, Strand gave us connection... what's left? Some people are speculating about a 'Resonance' or 'Nightmare' based subclass. Personally? I think Bungie is cooking something. Prismatic feels like a stepping stone, a way to teach us how to truly blend Light and Dark. Maybe the true endgame is mastering both so completely that a 'third' Darkness subclass isn't even necessary. But hey, a Guardian can dream of some new, OP super to grind for, right?

My take: The future is hazy, but the potential is massive. If it happens, it'll probably be tied to whatever new cosmic threat emerges post-Witness.

6️⃣ Where Do Lightless Guardians Stand? 🛡️

This one hits different. We've seen what happens when a Guardian loses their Ghost... it's usually game over. But now? The rules are blurred. Look at Zavala.

The big blue man himself learned to wield Stasis without a direct connection to the Traveler. That's huge! It proves the power isn't only in the Ghost. So what does that mean for all of us? Are we still 'Guardians' if we're not strictly guarding the Light anymore? Are we just... powerful beings trying to keep the peace? Zavala seems ready to keep fighting, Ghost or no Ghost. But it raises a profound question about our identity. Are we defined by our power, or our purpose?

5️⃣ Will Alliances Last With Former Foes? ✨

Team-up against the big bad? Check. Shared traumatic near-death experience? Check. Promises of eternal friendship? Uh... let's see.

We fought side-by-side with Savathûn (still feels weird to say) and Empress Caiatl's Cabal. Mithrax and his Eliksni were absolute champs. But common enemies make for... temporary friends. Now that the Witness is dust, what's holding this coalition together?

• Caiatl's Cabal: With Calus gone, she's solid. I trust her. Her people need a home, and Earth/The Last City might be it.

• The Eliksni: Mithrax is a real one, but House Salvation remnants and other Kell-wannabes? Major betrayal potential. The theme is literally in their history.

• Savathûn: Do I even need to elaborate? She helped because the Witness threatened her too. Now? Her motives are a complete mystery. Trust no one is still rule #1 with her.

This fragile peace is the most interesting political landscape Destiny has ever had. One wrong move and it all falls apart.

4️⃣ How Will Crow Do As The New Hunter Vanguard? 🎭

Our boy Crow has come a LONG way. From scorned undead to Vanguard leader? That's a glow-up for the history books. Cayde gave him his blessing, and he stepped up big time during the final push.

But let's not sugarcoat it—being the Hunter Vanguard is a cursed job. Just ask the previous tenants. The paperwork alone would make a Titan cry. Crow's got the heart and the skills, but does he have the political savvy and long-term strategic mind? Dealing with rogue Hunters, allocating resources, making calls that get people killed for the 'greater good'... it's a heavy cloak to wear. His journey is just beginning, and I'm rooting for him, but the Tower's halls are lined with ghosts of leaders who cracked under the pressure.

3️⃣ What Is Savathun's Ultimate Goal? 🕷️

She fought with us. She saved our butts. I still don't trust her as far as I can throw a Rhino.

Savathûn's whole existence is built on deception and long-game schemes. Helping us was 100% in her self-interest—the Witness would have wiped her out too. But now? The chessboard is clear. What's her next move? Does she want the Traveler for herself again? Is she planning a new throne world power play? Her loyalty is the thinnest thread in our alliance. She's the ultimate wild card, and that makes her the most fascinating character in the universe. I guarantee she's got plans within plans already in motion. Never turn your back on the Witch Queen.

2️⃣ Are The Vex The Biggest Threat Still Out There? ⚙️

With the big, bad cosmic entity gone, it's easy to breathe a sigh of relief. Don't. Enter the Vex.

While we were having our epic, paracausal battle of philosophies, the Vex were in their networks, simulating, calculating, and learning. They don't care about Light or Dark. They care about pattern. They care about converting everything into their perfect, sterile reality. The Witness was a chaotic variable. Now? The path might be clearer for them. Wyverns were just the beginning—they were the first combat units we've seen. What if they've been building something worse? A super-weapon designed not to fight the Darkness, but to overwrite the Light entirely? They are the patient, inevitable threat. The universe's ultimate reset button.

1️⃣ What Happens Once The Traveler Is Healed? 🌌

This is the big one. The finale. We're literally inside its heart, collecting its Blessings, cleansing its wounds. We've never been this intimate with the source of our power.

But what happens when the job is done? That gnarly triangular wound from the Witness is still there, pulsing. Will it heal clean, or leave a scar? And then... what? Does the Traveler just... stay? Does it leave, like it left the Eliksni and the Witness's people, now that its 'final shape' is resolved?

Or... does a fully healed Traveler unleash its full potential? Could it trigger a second Golden Age for humanity? Imagine that. No more constant war. A true era of exploration and rebuilding. That's the dream, right? But in Destiny, dreams have a funny way of turning into nightmares. Healing the Traveler might be the start of our next great challenge, not the end of our struggles.

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So there you have it, Guardians. The Final Shape was an ending, but it feels more like one hell of a prologue. The battlefield has changed from cosmic war to... uncertain peace. And honestly? That might be even more dangerous. Our enemies are no longer clear. Our allies have their own agendas. Our purpose is evolving. I'm logging back in. There's work to do, mysteries to solve, and a whole new world to explore. See you starside. ✨