Destiny 2 Teases New Exotic Shotgun Mission

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Destiny 2 Teases New Exotic Shotgun Mission

Key Takeaways

  • Destiny 2 teases a new exotic shotgun quest with Act 3 of Episode Revenant, tied to the story.
  • The new shotgun “Slayer’s Fang” has unique attributes, like a reload with a void crystal.
  • The slug round also bursts into submutions on impact, causing weaken to enemies and granting true sight.

As a gamer with over two decades under my belt, I can confidently say that Destiny 2 never ceases to impress me with its innovative and engaging content. The tease of the new exotic shotgun “Slayer’s Fang” has me buzzing like a Vex Hive Mind on caffeine. The reload mechanism with a void crystal, the burst submunitions, and the potential for True Sight – it’s like Bungie read my gaming wishlist!

In the latest announcement, Bungie discloses that a fresh exotic weapon quest debuts simultaneously with Act 3 of Episode Revenant for Destiny 2. This means players can now get a sneak peek at the game’s distinctive shotgun. Over the past decade, fans of Destiny 2 and its precursor have encountered various weapons, and with no signs of the franchise slowing down, it appears that Bungie continues to brainstorm unique ideas.

Exotic missions have become a fan favorite activity, offering a unique mission that ultimately lead to a highly sought after weapon. Thankfully, Bungie has found a way to bring these missions back for fans who may have missed them using Destiny 2‘s exotic mission rotator, cycling through a set list each week. Alternatively, fans can find more recent missions like Encore: Overture, leading to the powerful special ammo auto rifle, Choir of One. Episode: Revenant is also getting its own mission very soon, which Bungie teased in a recent livestream.

During Bungie’s November 12 live stream for Destiny 2, they had one more secret to unveil before ending the session. Since there won’t be an Episode Revenant livestream for Act 3 because of the holiday season, team members Andy Salisbury and Taylor Bjorndahl gave a sneak peek of something special in advance. In conjunction with Act 3, players will have the opportunity to explore a new exotic quest that connects directly to the Episode’s storyline, culminating in a powerful void-infused shotgun.

Destiny 2 Adding Exotic Shotgun Called Slayer’s Fang

During the Act 2 livestream, fans were provided with comprehensive information about the Slayer’s Fang shotgun. This weapon, belonging to the slug shotgun category that includes Destiny 2’s exotic Chaperone, fires a single round that splinters into multiple rounds upon striking a target or surface. A kill with this weapon awards the player True Sight, allowing them to see enemies even through walls for a brief moment. Merely hitting a target will cause the slug rounds to become more intelligent in their tracking of the target. Bungie also mentioned that the reload animation is distinctive, as the player inserts a void crystal which fully reloads the weapon.

From my gaming perspective, just as I anticipated, once this weapon is unlocked, I’ll be able to craft it using a familiar pattern seen in previous exotic quests like Wish-Keeper and Choir of One from Destiny 2. It seems dataminers have already started digging up clues, and they’ve found hints of 4 potential catalysts for the Repulsor Brace, Stats for All, Cascade Point, and Loose Change. But remember, since the gun isn’t officially detailed yet, it’s best to take these details with a pinch of salt, as things might change between now and Act 3.

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2024-11-14 00:23