Bungie have followed up their colourful The Game Awards Destiny 2: Lightfall expansion trailer with equally bright and colourful environment and weapons and gear trailers.

The aesthetic is not recognisably Destiny 2. We've seen it described as more cyberpunk and reckon that fits well enough.

CD Projekt Red having substantially changed and delayed their plans for multiplayer in the Cyberpunk 2077 universe, this might be satisfying an immediate hunger.

We can't think of many games where expansions have introduced such drastically different art styles - which is risky - but this is futuristic sci-fi and the environment trailer tells us that this is Neptune.

Even on present day Earth architecture and fashion varies widely between and also within nations.

With different planets in the mix, Lightfall's style is certainly credible.

We love it though don't play this one.

Haven't heard about any massive player outrage at the new style, just some surprise, so hopefully it's well received by them.

Of course there's also more to the expansion than a palette change.

Campaign

In a Neptunian city under siege, find strength in your fellow Guardians as the end to all things approaches—the Witness is here. Arm yourself with new rewards and unlock new Dark powers to triumph in Lightfall’s unforgettable Legendary mode.

Strand

Harness Darkness and pluck at the threads of reality with this new subclass. Flow through the city with newfound speed as you grapple from building to building. Every class can tap into this new element, but it's up to you to create the perfect build.

New Destination

Travel to Neptune and discover a neon metropolis unlike any you've explored in Destiny 2. Meet the Cloud Striders, join the fight against the Shadow Legion, and prevent devastation in the technologically advanced secret city of Neomuna.

The Destiny 2: Lightfall expansion launches on February 28 on PC, Xbox One and X|S, PS4 and PS5.

[ Main Image: Destiny 2 Lightfall weapons and gear trailer. Credit: Bungie via YouTube. ]

References

Destiny 2 (January 18, 2023). Destiny 2: Lightfall | Neomuna Environment Trailer [AUS]. YouTube.

Destiny 2 (February 1, 2023). Destiny 2: Lightfall | Weapons and Gear Trailer. YouTube.

Steam. Destiny 2: Lightfall. Bungie. (viewed February 2, 2023)