AnyDestiny 2player that has spent a littletime exploring the Towerhas likely seen something going on behind Ikora. It’s not clear at first glance what is happening, but it seems like something is being built. Bungie has not mentioned or even acknowledged what is going on, but some prior hints and in-game details should give players some clues as to what Ikora is building and what it means for the game’s future.
Over the last few weeks, more and more scaffolding appears behind Ikora with each weekly reset. Given the circular nature of the main structure that is being built, it seems very likely that Ikora is building a Vex portal. It makes sense since Ikora has been tasking players with collecting Vex parts each week in exchange for a powerful reward.
Why is Ikora Building a Vex Portal?
So, if Ikora is building a portal what is its purpose? Most players believe that Ikora’s Vex portal will lead players to a new area, or possibly a new version of the Vex Offensive activity. Bungie has already announced through itsSeason of the Undying calendarthat there is an activity called Vex Offensive: Final Assault coming, so it stands to reason that the portal and Final Assault are connected.
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Taking things a step further, it seems logical that Destiny 2 players will find that the portal is complete on November 19th (the launch of Vex Offensive: Final Assault) and they will be sent somewhere to stop the Vex invasions. It will be a different version of theVex Offensive activitythat has some story stakes behind it.
We also know by looking at theUndying Title forDestiny 2Season 8that there is a Triumph for defeating the Undying Mind in Vex Offensive. However, currently the boss in Vex Offensive is not the Undying Mind. Most players know the Undying Mind from its role in a D1 strike and it seems very likely that the boss will return for Final Assault.
Vex Offensive: Final Assault
It’s then safe to assume that, based on its name, Vex Offensive: Final Assault will have some impact on the Vex invasions that are happening on the moon. Presumably, those will come to an end in Decemberwhen Season of the Dawn starts, and Final Assault will be that inciting event.
Or maybe Bungie has more story elements planned that are not on theDestiny 2Season 8 Calendar. Best that we can tell, Vex Offensive is not a permanent activity, as it is listed as the Seasonal Arena in the directory. Something is going to replaceVex Offensiveand Guardians may have a role to play in what changes.
The Evolving World of Year 3 in Destiny 2
Pulling it all together, this is likely whatDestiny 2players can expect involving the portal behind Ikora.
When talking about Year 3 of Destiny 2, Bungie has stated multiple times thatthe goal is to build an evolving world. Each Season will lead into the next and there will be narrative elements to carry players through. Of course, because this is only the first Season of Year 3, players have yet to see those goals take shape, but there are hints at what Bungie has working behind the scenes. If nothing else it will be interesting to see howDestiny 2ties everything together and pushes players into a new Season.
Destiny 2: Shadowkeepis available now for PC, PS4, and Xbox One.
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