The launch of Destiny 2's Forsaken DLC was relatively smooth, all things considered, but it has suffered from a variety of nagging issues, some more serious than others. Those eager to get ready for the Raid were sidetracked by a weekly reset issue over the weekend, but Bungie has now released a new update that should resolve the matter--just in time for the Last Wish Raid.
Bungie's patch notes for hotfix 2.0.2.1 are relatively brief, as it primarily serves to rectify the aforementioned issue. Over the weekend, a weekly reset occurred that allowed players to begin earning more Powerful gear rewards (which should not have happened until Tuesday). However, these rewards were not dropping at the correct Power level, and the challenges were unavailable following Tuesday's weekly reset. This effectively prevented players from progressing at the rate that's needed to jump right into the Raid when it launches.
Over the past few days, Bungie said it was investigating the issue, and now hotfix 2.0.2.1 gives affected players the opportunity to take part in weekly challenges that will pay out the correct rewards. If you completed these challenges over the weekend but did not receive new ones on Tuesday, you should now see them in the Director. With that fixed, you can resume getting Raid ready, which you can read more about in our leveling guide. We also have a guide to doing this week's Ascendant Challenge, which pays out a Powerful reward.
Beyond this, the patch does fix two other issues. One prevents players from being able to receive free Masterwork Cores from the Drifter, while the other deals with a problem involving the reward for completing all Crucible weapon Triumphs.
You can see the full patch notes below. Be aware that some players, including some of us at GameSpot, have found that DLC locations are missing from the Director after installing the update. Thankfully, simply restarting the game or your system appears to rectify this.
The Last Wish Raid goes live on Friday, September 14, at 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET / 6 PM BST on PS4, Xbox One, and PC. There will inevitable be a race to finish it first, although due to a since-resolved bug, some players have already opened Raid chests and obtained their rewards.
Destiny 2 Update 2.0.2.1 Patch Notes
Fixed an issue where some Weekly Challenges were not resetting properly
Players who were impacted by this issue should now have their missing Challenges
Fixed an issue where players could earn Masterwork Cores at no cost through the Drifter
Fixed an issue where the reward for completing all available Crucible weapon triumphs was not properly available to all platforms
Ubisoft has announced a remaster for Assassin's Creed III. The 2012 entry into Ubisoft's franchise concluded the storyline of modern day protagonist Desmond Miles, and started what would become known as the Kenway Saga.
Assassin's Creed III: Remastered can be bought as a standalone title but it also comes included in the season pass for Assassin's Creed Odyssey. Regardless of how you buy it, the game launches for Xbox One, PS4, and PC in March 2019.
In our Assassin's Creed III review, Kevin VanOrd gave the game an 8.5/10, writing, "Assassin's Creed 3 is a big game that gives you a lot to do, some of which is fleshed out relatively well, and some of which isn't. It is not, however, content to rest on the series' laurels. It takes chances with its opening, with its story, and with its characters. It expands the series' gameplay in enjoyable and sensible ways. As with many ambitious games, not every arrow fired hits the bull's-eye, yet this big, narratively rich sequel is easy to get invested in. Other games stimulate emotion with manipulative music and teary monologues; Assassin's Creed III rouses your mind and your heart by giving you a glimpse into its characters' souls and letting you judge them on their own merits."
The remaster of Assassin's Creed III isn't the only piece of content that comes included in Odyssey's season pass. You'll get the 2014 HD remaster of Assassin's Creed III: Liberation--which we gave a 6/10 in our review--as well. You'll also get two story add-ons that are each divided into three episodes: Legacy of the First Blade and The Fate of Atlantis. Legacy of the First Blade sees Kassandra or Alexios meeting the first individual to use the hidden blade--which Assassin's Creed II tells us is the Persian assassin Darius--and The Fate of Atlantis delves into the history behind the famed underwater city.
Assassin's Creed Odyssey launches for Xbox One, PS4, and PC on October 5.
By Anonymous on Sep 13, 2018 11:30 pm The thrilling first season of Castle Rock comes to an end with "Romans." Greg & Ryan give their takes on how the series wrapped up with a few thoughts about season 2.
Shadow of the Tomb Raider is the next big step for the Tomb Raider reboot series. The game introduces additional features to stealth, combat, and progression. With these additions comes new possibilities in gameplay that you might not be aware of as you play.
Stealth offers you more options to take down enemies, and there's even changes to AI that make it possible to break their line of sight. There are new tombs and crypts to explore. And when you're not progressing through the story, you have the option to take side missions, which now contain more narrative and NPC interaction.
There's a ton of new content in Shadow of the Tomb Raider that should offer something fresh for returning players. To help better your ability to take on the challenges that lie ahead, we've compiled nine useful tips you should know before starting.
Shadow of the Tomb Raider release on September 14 for PS4, Xbox One, and PC. GameSpot reviewer Edmond Tran said about the game: "Thankfully, the parts of Tomb Raider that make it really fantastic--uncovering the mystery of ancient ruins, solving impressive challenge tombs, and exploring exotic environments--are still here in Shadow, and they are just as outstanding as they have always been. But the core mechanics that have been with the series for half a decade are starting to show their limitations." For our full thoughts on the game, check out our review.
In the meantime, were there any Shadow of the Tomb Raider tips you have that you don't see here? Let us know about them in the comments below.
Take Advantage Of The Adjustable Difficulty
There are a number of ways to vary your experience with Shadow of the Tomb Raider--one of them is through its difficulty level. The game allows you to adjust the difficulty of its combat, exploration, and puzzles separately. While you can make these adjustments before you start the game, don't hesitate to hop into the options menu to change things up if you ever want some extra challenge. We personally recommend increasing both exploration and puzzles to hard; it'll help decrease your reliance on Instinct mode, which often makes the game a tad too easy at times.
If you're breezing through the game without much challenge, take a moment to experiment to see if a bump in difficulty suits you. For a more in-depth look at the game's difficulty, watch our video feature detailing why you should play the game on hard.
Stealth Players, Don't Forget You Can Break Line Of Sight!
There's a higher emphasis on stealth in Shadow of the Tomb Raider. Among a variety of new tools, one of the most welcome additions is the ability to disengage from a firefight and break enemy line of sight. If you ever muck up an encounter, don't hesitate to get behind walls and move back into bushes to reassess the situation and plot out a new strategy.
Focus On Skills That Suit Your Playstyle
Shadow of Tomb Raider's skill tree is a bit intimidating and difficult to follow at first. It's separated into three categories: Seeker (Blue), Scavenger (Green), and Warrior (Red). Seeker focuses on Instinct mode and exploration skills; Scavenger has stealth skills and ammo crafting formulas; and Warrior caters specifically to combat with enhancements to Lara's weapons and physical characteristics.
While there's not much consequence in being a bit scattered with the upgrades you choose, a more focused build is far more effective in the long run. Examine the skills that work best for your playstyle and try to craft a build that enhances your tendencies in combat and exploration. For example, you might look to acquire the Chain Assassination and Owl's Vision skills early on to better deal with enemies while being aware of your surroundings during stealth encounters. On the other hand, given the limited combat during the game's opening hours, you might focus on skills that deal with resource gathering, like Hoatzin's Hunger and Viper's Nest, which both increase the amount of natural and man-made materials you pick up. Whatever you end up doing, just be sure you're choosing skills wisely.
Explore Tombs And Crypts
Tombs and crypts are more rewarding this time around, each featuring more intensive puzzles to solve and platforming challenges to overcome than previous games. While they're fun to partake in when you're not focused on progressing the story, completing them offers tangible rewards. Tombs unlock special skills in the game's skill tree, and crypts unlock special armor pieces you can craft and wear. Go out of your way to find tombs and crypts, their upgrades make completing them well worth the effort.
Craft And Wear Outfits
Unlike past entries, you can craft and equip clothing that enhance Lara's abilities. Each has their own special characteristics. For example, there are outfit pieces that'll make her harder to see during stealth sections, while there are others that give her the ability to pick up more crafting resources from the environment. These bonuses should offer you more than enough initiative to craft more outfits, but let's be real: they're pretty cool looking too. Just check out Lara's Condor outfit above.
Visit Merchants For Essential Upgrades
Merchants carry a humble offering of supplies and ammo for you to purchase, but they also sell quite a few weapon and tool upgrades that you might miss out on if you don't check their inventory. For example, the merchant in Paititi sells a knife upgrade that allows you to cut the braided rope that blocks off special areas of the game, while another in Kuwaq Yaku sells a silencer for your pistol. Make it a habit of seeing what the merchants have on sale; you never know what useful equipment you might be able to buy with your hard-earned money.
Sell Your Jade And Gold!
Speaking of money, don't forget to sell your stock of jade and gold to merchants on a regular basis. This sounds obvious, but it can be easy to pass up selling materials in favor of the game's story and various side activities. That and the game never quite specifies that they're meant for selling and not crafting upgrades. Don't stockpile your jade and gold, or else you might you'll max out your carrying capacity and potentially miss out on the opportunity to grab more during your adventures.
Don't Forget Side Missions
Whenever you arrive at a new town or accomplish an objective in the campaign, a new side mission will often unlock. Set aside time to complete these, as they're great ways to earn bonus XP, as well as unlock new weapons and equipment for Lara. Some of the side missions are also necessary to discover new Challenge Tombs and Crypts. That and they've actually got some nice writing and NPC interaction that you don't wanna miss!
Upgrade Your Shotgun ASAP
Compared to previous Tomb Raider games, there are way more close quarters enemies that rush you before you have time to line up a shot. To maximize your effectiveness in these encounters, upgrade your shotgun and pick up ammo pouch upgrades for additional shells. The shotgun is certainly one of the most useful weapons in the game, so make sure to have it ready whenever you suspect a surprise enemy encounter coming up.
By Anonymous on Sep 13, 2018 11:25 pm Call of Duty: Black Ops 4's new battle royal mode, Blackout, is in beta. We want to team up with you guys and try to get that sweet sweet victory. If you want to play with us you need to join the "GameSpot Community" over on PSN and look for the party.
If you have an Xbox One, you'll want to take a look at this deal. Between now and September 30, you can get a year's subscription to Xbox Game Pass, plus copies of Forza Horizon 3 and Forza Motorsport 7 to keep, for $99. Considering a 12-month Game Pass subscription alone normally costs $120, that's a seriously great deal even if you're not into racing games. You can get the deal here.
But for those who are into racing games, you'll also be able to play Forza Horizon 4 for free when it launches on October 2. That's because it's a Microsoft-published game, and all first-party games are included in Xbox Game Pass at launch.
Xbox Game Pass gives you access to over 100 Xbox, Xbox 360, and Xbox One games. All you have to do is peruse the Game Pass catalog and download whatever games you want to play. You can play them for as long as you have a current membership (or until they leave the Game Pass catalog). If you want to purchase any game from the library so you have it forever, you'll get a 20% discount off its normal price. You also get 10% off any DLC for titles in the Game Pass library.
It's a pretty great selection of games, too. It has Xbox One exclusives like Sea of Thieves, State of Decay 2, Halo 5, Gears of War 4, and Quantum Break. It also has lots of major third-party games, including Fallout 4, The Division, Rise of the Tomb Raider, Doom, Hitman, and many more.
If you want access to a wide selection of quality Xbox games, subscribing to Game Pass is a terrific deal even at its normal full price. This deal trims $20 off the regular price and throws in two phenomenal racing games for good measure. You can't go wrong with this deal.
The hour-long premiere episode of American Horror Story: Apocalypse introduced viewers to the end of the world, and the arguably unfortunate characters who survive it. What's best: being decimated in a nuclear blast, dying slowly in a nuclear winter, or scraping by under the oppressive thumb of a mysterious, cult-like organization called The Cooperative? We likely won't have that answer for a while, but in the meantime at least we get one major connection between Apocalypse and a previous season of American Horror Story: Michael Langdon.
Apocalypse, the show's eighth season, promises to cross Seasons 1 and 3--Murder House and Coven, respectively--while telling a new story. Sarah Paulson is playing three different roles, for example, including her characters from Murder House and Coven, plus a new one, Wilhemina Venable, who we met in the premiere.
But we didn't reunite with any of Paulson's past characters, or any other actor's, in the premiere. Confusingly, the one existing character who appeared in American Horror Story: Apocalypse so far was played by a different actor. That's because the last time we saw the character, he was a child.
At the end of the episode--called, appropriately, "The End"--a mysterious, vampiric man by the name of Michael Langdon (played by Cody Fern) arrived to dangle a hint of salvation toward the Cooperative's beleaguered houseguests. The sharpest and most dedicated AHS fans in the audience may have recognized him right away, but for the rest of us, Langdon's appearance was as much a mystery as the rest of this episode.
Michael Langdon was actually the name given to the child born at the end of American Horror Story's first season (which you may recall was only retroactively named "Murder House"). Michael was conceived when Even Peters' Murder House character, Tate Langdon, raped Connie Britton's character, Vivien Harmon, in the guise of the Rubber Man. Toward the season's end, Sarah Paulson, in the role of the spirit medium Billie Dean Howard, declared that he was the Antichrist. He's "a child born of human and spirit [who] will usher in the end of times," as remembered over at Vulture, where they've definitely watched Murder House more recently than I have.
To make things even more confusing, Paulson and Peters both played prominent roles in Apocalypse's premiere, though neither appeared as their Murder House counterparts. That will likely change, as a cameo (at least) from ghostly school shooter Tate is all but guaranteed now that his son is calling shots at the end of the world. And yes, it's definitely the same Michael Langdon--in case you had any doubts, AHS creator Ryan Murphy confirmed as much on Twitter in a message that's since been deleted:
Not to mention that when Langdon arrives, we hear the song "Tonight You Belong To Me"--a cover by the singing sisters Patience and Prudence, in fact, that was featured prominently in the first and final episodes of Murder House.
What Langdon is offering the Cooperative's prisoners seems too good to be true: an impregnable, radiation-sealed fortress with ten years' worth of rations? And given what we know of Langdon, there's no doubt something more sinister going on here. After all, the last time we saw the character, he was three years old and had just slit his babysitter's throat.
The biggest question Michael Langdon's reappearance raises is just how this pale weirdo managed to "usher in the end of times," as Paulson's Murder House character put it all the way back in 2011. That, and whether his return means AHS fan favorite actress Jessica Lange--whose Murder House character is Michael's paternal grandmother--will make a return in Apocalypse after all.
American Horror Story: Apocalypse airs Wednesday nights on FX.
It may be the middle of the month, but Netflix is still releasing a ton of content in mid-September to keep its subscribers busy during the week. There is something for everybody, including the return of a couple fan favorite Netflix originals and a former SNL cast member who has a new TV show.
The biggest thing coming out this week is the second season of the mockumentary series American Vandal. In Season 1 of the Netflix original, the series tried to figure out who at a local high school painted penises on the faculty's cars. With Season 2, the series attempts to uncover who made everyone at another school poop their pants. The trailer for the new season--coming out on September 14--is hilarious. Additionally, BoJack Horseman returns for Season 5, and surely, the adult animated series will provide some laughs and ridiculous situations.
Former Saturday Night Live cast member Norm MacDonald has a new series on Netflix and it's aptly named Norm Macdonald Has A Show. On the series, MacDonald interviews celebrities like a traditional late night series, but he does it his way, which is a bit more laid back, and at times, he doesn't hold back. The new series launches on September 14, pending any changes amid his recent controversy.
Check out all of this week's releases for US Netflix subscribers below.
September 10
Call the Midwife: Series 7
September 11
Daniel Sloss: Live Shows
The Resistance Banker
September 12
Blacklist: Season 5
Life
On My Skin
September 14
American Vandal: Season 2
Bleach
Boca Juniors Confidential
BoJack Horseman: Season 5
Car Masters: Rust to Riches
Ingobernable: Season 2
Last Hope
Norm Macdonald has a Show
Super Monsters Monster Party: Songs
The Angel
The Dragon Prince
The Land of Steady Habits
The World's Most Extraordinary Homes: Season 2 Part A
Titans won't premiere of a month, but the live-action Teen Titans adaptation is already doing something fans of DC Comics have never seen before. A pair of new images have been released, showing Robin squaring off against... Robin?
In the images, which were debuted on IGN, Dick Grayson (Brenton Thwaites) goes face-to-face with Jason Todd (Curran Walters), both vigilantes in their Robin costumes. It's a battle of the Batman sidekicks and we couldn't be more excited to see how it plays out.
If the trailer for Titans is any indication, Dick and Bruce Wayne's relationship isn't great. After all, a friend wouldn't say, "F*** Batman," right? With that in mind, we can only assume the meeting between the original Robin and his replacement will be chilly and filled with tension.
While Dick will be a regular character on Titans, it's unknown how often fans will see Jason. That said, it is this character's first live-action appearance. Hopefully, it's not a one-time thing.
Speaking to IGN, Titans showrunner Greg Walker teased the idea that Jason will be a very different kind of Robin, which is something that's also true in the comics. "What I really love about [Jason] as a character is the unbridled sense of self that he has--there's a lack of... maybe self-awareness, but for sure self-consciousness in terms of how he comports himself and how he moves through the world," he said. "He's completely seemingly unaffected by darkness--he kind of embraces it or walks right through it. He's a breath of fresh air and that's what I love about him, he's got a punk rock, no-holds-barred attitude that's massively unburdened. There's a lot of energy that comes with that"
You can see the other image of Dick and Jason facing off over at IGN. Titans premieres on DC Universe on October 12. The streaming service itself launches on September 15. Make sure you check out our DC Universe review to see if it's the right service for you.
Destiny 2: Forsaken's first Raid is hours away, and we're getting a small peek at what it'll entail and when it will drop. Last Wish will take players and five other guardians into the heart of the Dreaming City, Forsaken's new area, and it will go live on Friday, September 14 at 10AM PT / 1PM ET / 6PM BST on PS4, Xbox One, and PC.
"Assemble a team…Send them into the heart of the City. Kill that creature, and extract its heart," says the Queen, Mara Sov, in the trailer above. We don't much else about what exactly players will be doing, but it seems the "creature" could be Riven, which was teased at the end of the campaign. The promise is "the riches of the Dreaming City await those who are victorious," so you could be in for some pretty good loot if you successfully complete it. "I've waited so long to fulfil one last wish," Mara Sov finishes.
Some players have already managed to nab some of that Raid gear early. An early bug allowed some players to glitch their way into opening Raid chests and earning the gear. In hotfix update 2.0.2, Bungie fixed the issue, but it won't be taking that gear away from players who've already obtained it.
Meanwhile, players racing to take part in the Raid encountered an issue over the weekend, when a weekly reset took place sooner than it should have. Although players could earn Powerful gear, the rewards were not dropping at high Power levels, thereby stunting the leveling process. Bungie has rolled out a new update that resets these challenges for those affected. And if you're looking for a less-obvious way to earn a piece of Powerful gear, you can try the new Ascendant Challenge. We've also got a leveling guide to get ready for the Raid.
In addition to everything coming in the Last Wish Raid, Bungie has introduced a ton of new content with its Forsaken expansion. In addition to a new storyline, there is a lot of new gear including Exotics (both weapons and armor) for Hunters, Warlocks, and Titans. There are new Strikes and the new Gambit mode that blends PvE with PvP. The campaign centers around hunting the eight Barons, powerful boss-like enemies from the new Scorn race.
In GameSpot's Forsaken review in progress, Kallie Plagge said it was a welcome change from the previous two expansions. "Like with the base game--and unlike with the previous two expansions...there's a lot to sink your teeth into in Forsaken at launch," she wrote. While Kallie is still evaluating the expansion for a full review, she applauded Forsaken's darker more personal tone and boss-focused mission structure that allows for more memorable and exciting fights. There are distinct new enemy types, Gambit mode is enjoyable, and the new combat bow stands out as a fun addition to the arsenal.
"After being let down by Curse of Osiris and Warmind, I'm enjoying Destiny 2 again. The biggest question right now is how long that will last, but there's plenty to keep me occupied before the Raid drops."
Earlier this week, it was reported that Superman star Henry Cavill will be leaving the DC Universe after negotiations to cameo in the upcoming Shazam broke down. With no further Superman movies planned and the studio seemingly changing direction, The Hollywood Reporter stated that Cavill was unlikely to play the Man of Steel again.
DC's parent company Warner offered an initial statement that, while not denying the news, did state that "no decisions have been made regarding any upcoming Superman films." In addition, his manager Dany Garcia tweeted that "the cape is still in his closet."
Now Cavill himself has "commented" with a bizarre video which he posted to his Instagram page. In the video, Cavill, who is wearing a 'Krypton Lifting Team' shirt, slowly lifts a Superman doll into frame, while a canine-powered version of Strauss's "The Blue Danube" plays in the background. The post is captioned "Today Was Exciting." Your guess is as good as ours. Check it out below:
THR's story stated that the Shazam negotiations failed due to scheduling issues, potentially with the Netflix adaptation of The Witcher that Cavill was recently cast in. The site also states that there is a Supergirl movie in the works, which will be an origin story featuring a "teen superheroine," a storyline that is unlikely to have a place for an adult Superman.
In any case, it seems that the DC Universe is undergoing yet another shake-up. While Shazam, the upcoming ", and next year's Wonder Woman 1984 are technically part of the existing universe, the Joker origin movie that is about to start production is not. In addition, Ben Affleck is not expected to play Batman again, and the standalone Batman movie that is currently in development is likely to star another actor as the Caped Crusader.
Cavill's involvement with The Witcher TV show was confirmed last week, after the actor hinted about it last month. He will play Geralt in the Netflix show, which is expected to premiere in 2020. The eight-part show will be based on the fantasy novel series written by Andrzej Sapkowski, on which the games are also based.
The next installment in Ubisoft's stealth-action series, Assassin's Creed Odyssey, launches for PS4, Xbox One, and PC in only a few weeks. Ahead of its release, the publisher has announced its DLC plans for the game, and they include an extensive amount of free and paid content set to arrive later this year and into the next.
With no new Assassin's Creed game coming in 2019, Ubisoft will support Odyssey with a regular stream of post-launch content. First, the publisher will roll out additional story missions called The Lost Tales of Greece to all players for free. These missions will be released "regularly" between the game's paid DLC episodes and "will feature familiar faces and new characters from the world of Assassin's Creed Odyssey," according to Ubisoft.
In addition to that, all players will be able to take part in daily and weekly contracts, and a new epic ship or mercenary will appear each week. Ubisoft will also release a free Discovery Tour mode like the one added to last year's title, Assassin's Creed Origins, which will allow players to explore the game world and learn more about Ancient Greece without taking on any enemies or quests. A New Game Plus mode and other content drops, like new mythical creatures to battle, are also in the works.
Those who purchase the Assassin's Creed Odyssey Season Pass, meanwhile, will receive even more content. First, Season Pass owners will have access to two "major" storylines broken up into three episodes apiece. The first arc, called Legacy of the First Blade, will begin this December and "will introduce players to the first hero to wield the iconic hidden blade." The second story arc, The Fate of Atlantis, kicks off Spring 2019 and is centered around the fabled sunken city.
On top of that, players who purchase the Season Pass will receive two remastered Assassin's Creed games: Assassin's Creed III and its previously Vita-exclusive spin-off, Assassin's Creed III: Liberation. The Season Pass costs $40 and is also included in the game's Gold, Ultimate, Spartan and Pantheon Editions. You can read more about each in our Assassin's Creed Odyssey pre-order guide.
Assassin's Creed Odyssey releases for PS4, Xbox One, and PC on October 5. Ubisoft recently shared the game's minimum and recommended specs for PC. Unlike previous installments in the series, Assassin's Creed Odyssey places a much greater emphasis on player choice--for both better and worse as we learned in our recent hands-on time with the game.
Since the launch of Destiny 2: Forsaken, players have been hard at work getting ready for the next Raid. Though we're still in the dark about what sort of challenges the Last Wish Raid will have, we do know that it finally takes us away from the Leviathan, and will offer the most challenging six-player mission to date. But as many players discovered after finishing the main campaign, the new soft cap of 500 Power brings in a rather steep climb to overcome for Guardians looking forward to the next big activity.
Historically, the Power and Engram systems have undergone major changes and revisions with each big expansion, and Forsaken is no different. Ahead of the expansion's launch, the game has seen some updates to the frequency of loot drops and the systems that players have become accustomed to. With a minimum power level of 550 required for the upcoming Raid, players will have to take advantage of every resource and opportunity they have available to them to prepare for what's to come. With this in mind, we've come up with 5 useful tips to help you get ready for the upcoming Raid, which releases on Friday, September 14.
Finish The Campaign And Embrace The New Grind
Firstly, it's important that you finish the main campaign for the Forsaken DLC. While this may seem obvious, completing the story is the fastest way to reach level 50 and 500 power level for your Guardian. As you're taking on the story missions and Adventures throughout the campaign, you'll be swimming in new gear--mostly blue items--while getting accustomed to the new changes added into the Forsaken expansion. What's abundantly clear is that many of the alterations to Destiny 2's established systems have removed some shortcuts and dialed down certain methods players liked to use to get over the hump.
Once you reach 500 power level, you'll encounter the first soft cap for leveling. Going forward, most blue and purple gear found from ordinary drops, vendors, and standard missions will cap at 500, and you'll need to take advantage of the more challenging missions to steadily increase your power. But bare in mind, just when you start hitting your stride and rise in power, another soft-cap at 520 awaits. Just remember, there is no quick way to increase your strength; it will take time to steadily buff your character's stats from here on out.
Acquire Powerful And Prime Engrams
In order to overcome the steep climb past 500, you'll need to acquire the new type of rewards found from completing the harder bounties and milestones. Similar to the Luminous Engrams from the original Destiny 2, Powerful Engrams are the rare loot you can find from completing key missions and milestones around the various planets and activities you can take part in. These Engrams house Legendary and Exotic gear--the latter of which have also seen reduced drop rates. In addition to Powerful Engrams, Prime Engrams have also been thrown into the mix.
While the Cryptarch Master Rahool has taken a less hands-on role with cracking open Engrams--most of which unlock instantly--you'll need his help to open up Prime Engrams. Unlike Powerful Engrams, however, Prime Engrams require Prime Attunement, a special buff that comes only once a day. With the prime attunement, the special Engram can drop from powerful enemies in public events, Strikes, and Heroic missions, and from taking part in multiplayer matches. Though totally RNG-based, it's generous enough where it will only take a few missions to see a drop. Interestingly enough, Prime Attunement can stack if you don't take advantage of it on the day you receive it--it will carry over to the following day. The gains you can get from these special Engrams can offer up an increase of 5 power on the specific item, which may not seem a lot, but can go a long way in upping your strength. To sum it up, be sure to keep an eye out for powerful enemies in the strikes and heroic missions, and stay focused during PvP to get those drops.
Keep Up With Daily And Weekly Bounties
Though the usefulness of bounties took a backseat throughout the first year of Destiny 2 compared to the original game, Forsaken has brought them back in a big way. Over the course of the main story, you'll interact with many of Destiny 2's key characters, including newcomers Spider and The Drifter, along with other returning characters like Petra and the members of the Vanguard. Several of the key NPCs will offer daily and weekly bounties for you to take on. The bulk of these bounties don't require much effort and can be accomplished while engaging in other activities. While a number of these tasks will only yield glimmer, materials, and other rewards, the resources gained can be turned in for rewards to vendors and NPCs.
However, there are several high-profile bounties that are far more challenging and only come once a week. Found from Petra and Spider, some of these bounties will task you with heading to some of the more obscure areas of Destiny 2's worlds to find hidden targets. The higher-tiered bounties from Spider will have you confront the escapees from the Prison of Elders, while Petra's bounties at the Dreaming City will task you with handling many of the new location's unique events and missions, some of which are a bit more complex than they let on. But when it comes to bounties, always check in Petra and Spider to stay up to date on the newest goals they have to offer.
Head To The Dreaming City
After finishing the main story, you'll eventually gain entrance to the Dreaming City, the new end-game zone in Forsaken. While exploring the Dreaming City, you'll find several events around the map that are a bit different from what's available on the Tangled Shore and other planets. Once you visit Petra in The Strand, you can take on a number of bounties and pursuits, both of which can offer Powerful Engram rewards. From here, you can explore the area and engage with the key points within the Dreaming City.
One of Petra's pursuits tasks you with completing an Ascendant Challenge, a new weekly activity bringing Guardians to the Taken realm. By using a Tincture of Queensfoil, found from public events and chests around the Dreaming City, you'll gain access to a hidden portal on the map. Every week, this portal's location is changed from three different areas, and they can only be found after consuming the aforementioned Tincture of Queensfoil. Inside the Ascendant Realm, you'll engage with several powerful Taken while completing minor goals. It's best to complete these with a group, as you can get easily overwhelmed. Completing the Ascendant Challenge pursuit from Petra will reward you with a Powerful Engram.
However, the clear standout in the Dreaming City is the public event known as The Blind Well. Similar to The Taken King's Court of Oryx, it's a multi-tiered activity within the open world that tasks players with taking out increasingly difficult waves of Scorn and Taken. While most players can take part in the first tier challenge of The Blind Well by using a Tier 1 Charge of Light (found from most activities in the field or by purchasing them from Petra), the upper tiers are much more difficult to carry out. With that said, Tier 1 of The Blind Well is manageable. To gain a guaranteed Powerful Engram, complete the Gateway Between Worlds pursuit from Petra by clearing the activity multiple times, which will earn you an Offering. Take this item to the Oracle Engine in The Dreaming City, located in the Spine of Keres, to collect your reward.
Pace Yourself And Complete Milestone Challenges
Along with collecting Prime Engrams and completing bounties from Petra and Spider, the most important thing you can do to power up is to stay on top of your weekly and daily milestone challenges. From the director menu, you'll be able to see the available activities across the various game modes and planets that will offer up Powerful Engrams. These include vanguard Strikes, Nightfalls, flashpoint, and clearing games in the Crucible and Gambit modes. Also, be sure to keep up with your clan bounties as well, as maxing your rep can also lead to powerful engram. Along with taking on the bounties from various NPC characters, you'll be able to acquire materials and other rewards while clearing out these challenges.
As previously stated, the grind post 500 power will take some time to overcome. With the Raid requiring 550 power, and with yet another hill to climb once you hit 520, you'll need to stay on to top of all these activities and bounties in order to reach Raid status in a reasonable amount of time. With that said, there's still much to be gained from completing the game's shifting challenges, which you get you up to right power level sooner than you think.
For more info on Destiny 2: Forsaken, be sure to check out our review in progress, along with our look at the game's new lineup of Exotics for all three characters classes.
[UPDATE] Warner has now released a statement following reports that Henry Cavill will no longer play Superman in the DC Universe. It reads: "While no decisions have been made regarding any upcoming Superman films, we've always had great respect for and a great relationship with Henry Cavill, and that remains unchanged." Additionally, Cavill has posted a bizarre video on his Instagram; it's anyone's guess what that means. The original story follows below.
Henry Cavill was first announced in the role of Superman back in 2011, and to date he has appeared in three DC movies--Man of Steel, Batman vs Superman: Dawn of Justice, and Justice League. However, it has now been reported that he is set to leave the DC Universe and will not play the character again.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, DC was looking to include a Superman cameo in next year's Shazam. However, negotiations with Cavill broke down, and with the studio increasingly moving away from the current version of their superhero universe, the actor is unlikely to reprise the role.
THR's sources state that negotiations failed due to scheduling issues, potentially with the Netflix adaptation of The Witcher that Cavill was recently cast in. However, there is also a suggestion that he took the Witcher job after failing to reach an agreement with DC. The site also states that there is a Supergirl movie in the works, which will be an origin story featuring a "teen superheroine," a storyline that is unlikely to have a place for an adult Superman.
In any case, it seems that the DC Universe is undergoing yet another shake-up. While Shazam, the upcoming Aquaman, and next year's Wonder Woman 1984 are technically part of the existing universe, the Joker origin movie that is about to start production is not. In addition, Ben Affleck is not expected to play Batman again, and the standalone Batman movie that is currently in development is likely to star another actor as the Caped Crusader.
Cavill's involvement with The Witcher TV show was confirmed last week, after the actor hinted about it last month. He will play Geralt in the Netflix show, which is expected to premiere in 2020. The eight-part show will be based on the fantasy novel series written by Andrzej Sapkowski, on which the games are also based..
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