Curse of Osiris: What Does It Mean for Guardians?
The Curse of Osiris is an expansion for Destiny 2, offering players a new narrative, additional missions, and new locations to explore. Released on December 5, 2017, it is the first expansion following the release of the base game. This expansion focuses on the legendary Warlock Osiris and introduces players to the mysteries of the Infinite Forest on Mercury.
Story and Setting
In Curse of Osiris, Guardians are tasked with finding Osiris, the most notorious Warlock and a former Vanguard Commander. The story takes place primarily on Mercury, home to the Vex machine world known as the Infinite Forest. Players will uncover secrets about the Vex and their future plans while navigating through this ever-changing simulation.
New Features and Content
- New Campaign Missions: The expansion includes a series of missions centered around the search for Osiris, adding depth to the lore of Destiny 2.
- Infinite Forest: A vast Vex simulation that allows players to explore various timelines and realities, offering a unique gameplay experience each time.
- New Strikes: The expansion introduces new strikes that expand on the Vex storyline and provide challenging encounters for fireteams.
- Raid Lair: A new Raid Lair called "Eater of Worlds" is added to the Leviathan Raid, offering new challenges and rewards.
Gameplay Mechanics
The Curse of Osiris expansion brings several gameplay mechanics and updates that enhance the overall experience for players:
- Heroic Adventures: These provide a greater challenge than regular Adventures, offering more rewarding loot and requiring strategic teamwork.
- Increased Power Level: The expansion raises the maximum Power level cap, allowing players to further improve their Guardian's capabilities.
- New Weapons and Gear: Players can acquire new Legendary and Exotic weapons and armor, each with unique perks and abilities, tailored to improve performance in various combat scenarios.
For more detailed information on Curse of Osiris and its impact on Destiny 2, you can visit the official Bungie website.