Admitting armor has been an “unexciting reward” for years now, Bungie is set to completely overhaul the reward in Destiny 2 with the release of the next major expansion, currently codenamed Frontiers. With The Final Shape came the end of the Light and Darkness saga, closing the chapter on Bungie’s first big storyline in the universe. What comes next is still a little mysterious , but we know Frontiers is the codename for the next big arc set to come into focus next year.
Exactly what it looks like is anyone’s guess for now, but developers are starting to let Guardians in on a few tidbits before we get there. Namely, we now know for certain armor will be completely overhauled when the new era arrives. As unveiled in an extensive October 1, 2024 blog post , devs are entirely changing how armor functions to not only improve the reward path but incentivize unique builds too.
Here’s the full rundown on what’s changing. What’s changing with Destiny 2 armor? First up, it’s crucial to note the changes will be gradual over “the year ahead,” as Bungie outlined. Rather than all the adjustments coming in one fell swoop, it will be more of a process as Frontiers draws closer.
Topping the bill, armor stats are being reworked from the ground up to “be more impactful, less confusing, and less constraining.” Delving into specifics, we know stat effects will no longer be tiered at every 10-point interval. Instead, every single point allocated to a stat will provide a me.
