Posted Sat Aug 15, 2015 at 05:38 AM PDT by Justin Clark
Bungie to answer the hard questions in lead up to launch.
Considering the sweeping changes about to hit 'Destiny', it's almost like we're already getting it's sequel, and Bungie is almost treating is as such, and today, they're planning to walk folks through all the new info they can stand, as they've scheduled three sessions on Twitch to explain more about what players can expect. Here's the schedule, straight from the mouth (or, keyboards) of Bungie:
DESTINY YEAR TWO - 19 AUG 2015 - 11AM PDT
Subject Matter Experts:
Executive Producer Mark Noseworthy
Senior Design Lead Tyson Green
Community Questions sourced live by Cozmo
How will your own personal highlights from the first year of Destiny translate to the second? What will your Guardian's lifestyle be like in the new and improved Tower? How will your Guardian become a more powerful snowflake over the course of your next journey? Is it true that Character Level and Light will rise in exciting new ways? All will be revealed and explained.
Pro-Tip: Don’t dismantle anything until the full developer briefing.
STRIKE THE DREADNAUGHT – 26 AUG 2015 - 11AM PDT
Subject Matter Experts:
Design Lead James Tsai
Fruit Nation Ambassador Mr. Fruit
What’s it like to infiltrate the Dreadnaught? What surprises do the Taken have for us in combat? How are boss battles different in The Taken King? Join us for a new Strike against a rival Cabal invasion force. See the new Guardian sub-classes in action. Witness the action that will begin Year Two.
COURT OF ORYX – 2 SEPT 2015 - 11AM PDT
Subject Matter Experts:
Designer Ben Wommack
Scarab Lord Luke Smith
Cool Table Ambassador Laced Up Lauren
What mysteries lie in wait within the cavernous hull of the Dreadnaught? How can Guardians plunder the treasures secreted away in its hideous labyrinth? Come along with us on a Patrol of the newest destination in your Director. Learn how Guardians can instigate Public Events. Behold the challenges and the rewards that await you on board the capital ship commanded by Oryx.
Basically, it feels like freshman orientation which, considering how new 'Destiny' should feel after 'Taken King' might actually be a good omen for the future. We'll find out soon enough.
You can find the latest info on 'Destiny: The Taken King' linked from our Video Game Release Schedule.
Source: Bungie
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