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{{about|the fanfic expansion for [[Destiny 2]]|the [[Story Mission]]|Paradox}}
{{about|the fanfic expansion for [[Destiny 2]]|the [[Story Mission]]|Paradox}}
{{game infobox
{{game infobox
|name=Paradox a.k.a. The Final Shape
|name=Paradox
|image={{tabcontainer|title1=Paradox|content1=[[File:Destiny 2- Paradox.png|360px]]|title2=The Final Shape|content2=[[File:TheFinalShapePromo.jpg|360px]]}}
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|developer=[[Bungie]] <br> High Moon Studios <br> Vicarious Visions <br> Dimps
|developer=[[Bungie]] <br> High Moon Studios <br> Vicarious Visions <br> Dimps <br> Hoyoverse
|publisher=[[Bungie]] <br> [[Activision]] <br> Bandai Namco Entertainment
|publisher=[[Bungie]] <br> [[Activision]] <br> Bandai Namco Entertainment
|platform=[[Xbox One]]<br>[[Xbox Series X]]<br>[[PlayStation 4]]<br>[[PlayStation 5]]<br>PC<br>Google Stadia<br>Nintendo Switch
|platform=[[Xbox One]]<br>[[Xbox Series X]]<br>[[PlayStation 4]]<br>[[PlayStation 5]]<br>PC<br>Nintendo Switch
|releasedate=September 3rd, 2024
|releasedate=September 3rd, 2024
|genre= Action role-playing <br> [[First-person shooter]] <br> Japanese role-playing
|genre= Action role-playing <br> [[First-person shooter]] <br> Japanese role-playing
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}}
{{Quote|The line between [[Light]] and [[Darkness]] may have been broken, but [[The Guardian|you]] are not. All it did was make you [[Forum:Fusion (Renovated)|stronger]]. Show the Darkness the true power of the Light.|[[Ikora Rey]] to [[The Guardian]]}}
{{Quote|The line between [[Light]] and [[Darkness]] may have been broken, but [[The Guardian|you]] are not. All it did was make you [[Forum:Fusion (Renovated)|stronger]]. Show the Darkness the true power of the Light.|[[Ikora Rey]] to [[The Guardian]]}}
'''''Paradox''''', first referred to by the Destiny community as '''''[[The Final Shape]]''''', is the eighth expansion of ''[[Destiny 2]]'', the twelfth expansion of the ''[[Destiny (franchise)|Destiny franchise]]'', and the first expansion of ''[[Forum:The Eclipse Redux Saga|The Eclipse Redux Saga]]''.
'''''Paradox''''' is the eighth expansion of ''[[Destiny 2]]'', the twelfth expansion of the ''[[Destiny (franchise)|Destiny franchise]]'', and the first expansion of ''[[Forum:The Interstellar Saga|The Interstellar Saga]]''.


The expansion's story centers around [[The Guardian]] and their revenge-driven fight to avenge the deaths of numerous civilians and protectors, including [[Zavala]], by bringing an end to the [[Forum:The Black Fleet|Black Fleet]] and its army of dark forces who had entered the [[Solar System]] in a diabolical plan to reshape the universe in its own dark image. Along the way, the game's story also expands upon [[Forum:Mallory Bertha (Updated)|Mallory Bertha]], the daughter of [[Forum:Hendrick Yor|Hendrick Yor]] and [[Forum:Kaguya Narusaka (Renovated)|Kaguya Narusaka]]; the [[Fallen]] [[Forum:House of Flame|House of Flame]] and [[Forum:Fireteam Infernium|Fireteam Infernium]]; the formation of a new [[Consensus]] within the frontiers of a new [[Forum:Tokyopolis|sanctuary]]; the arrivals of newly-risen Guardians, including [[Forum:Hannah Ciel|Hannah Ciel]]; and the birth of a new [[Forum:Fusion (Renovated)|power]] that has emerged within the heart of [[Deimos]].
The expansion's story centers around [[The Guardian]] and their revenge-driven fight to avenge the deaths of numerous civilians and protectors, including [[Zavala]], by bringing an end to the [[Forum:The Black Fleet|Black Fleet]] and its army of dark forces who had entered the [[Solar System]] in a diabolical plan to reshape the universe in its own dark image. Along the way, the game's story also expands upon the origins of [[Forum:Aincrad (Renovated)|Aincrad]], the Rebirth World that once existed in Sword Art Online; [[Forum:Mallory Bertha (Updated)|Mallory Bertha]], the daughter of [[Forum:Hendrick Yor|Hendrick Yor]] and [[Forum:Kaguya Narusaka (Renovated)|Kaguya Narusaka]]; the formation of a new [[Consensus]] within the frontiers of a new [[Forum:Tokyopolis|sanctuary]]; the arrivals of newly-risen Guardians, including [[Forum:Hannah Ciel|Hannah Ciel]]; and the birth of a new [[Forum:Fusion (Renovated)|power]] that has emerged within the heart of [[Deimos]].


While the expansion and its contents themselves are available to all players for free, buying the expansion will also grant them early access to the [[Exotic]] [[Forum:Shadow Necrochasm|Shadow Necrochasm]] [[Pulse Rifle]] and its [[Weapon Ornament]] and [[Exotic Catalysts|Catalyst]], along with the Exotic [[Forum:Shadow Necrowing|Shadow Necrowing]] [[Sparrow]], all four Seasons, exclusive cosmetics, and a brand-new Dungeon.
While the expansion and its contents themselves are available to all players for free, buying the expansion will also grant them early access to the [[Exotic]] [[Forum:Shadow Necrochasm|Shadow Necrochasm]] [[Pulse Rifle]] and its [[Weapon Ornament]] and [[Exotic Catalysts|Catalyst]], along with the Exotic [[Forum:Shadow Necrowing|Shadow Necrowing]] [[Sparrow]], all four Seasons, exclusive cosmetics, and a brand-new Dungeon.
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'''LONG LIVE EVIL.'''
'''LONG LIVE EVIL.'''


After the Guardian's triumph over the last line of threats, including the Hive Witch Queen [[Savathûn, the Witch Queen|Savathûn]], the allies of humanity are still reeling from the effects of the Pyramids' arrival, but now their world has come under attack by a new dark force unlike anything they had ever faced, and this time, it has a new name: [[Forum:The Black Swordsman (Renovated)|The Black Swordsman]], who now leads a dark army of fallen Guardians and enemy forces that have called upon the Darkness and destroyed the Last City in a diabolical plan to enshroud the universe. Work with the [[Vanguard]] remnants, House of Flame, [[Empress Caiatl]]'s forces, [[Eris Morn]], [[Forum:Kayla Heartfilia|Kayla Heartfilia]], and Mal to avenge Zavala's death and prevent the Black Fleet from casting humanity into an age of darkness for good. Become a slayer of our worst nightmares.
In the wake of the [[Black Fleet]]'s assault against the Traveler, [[Forum:The Black Swordsman (Renovated)|Kirito, the Black Swordsman]] and [[Forum:The White Angel (Renovated)|Asuna, the White Angel]] have arrived in our solar system, bringing with them an armada of corrupted armies and [[Forum:Avatar (Renovated)|Avatar]]s to exact revenge on the Guardians and inhabitants who helped destroy everything they held dear, and to enshroud our worlds in Darkness. Work with the Lightbearer survivors and [[Forum:Mallory Bertha (Renovated)|Mallory Bertha]] to avenge the deaths of many of the Last City's greatest protectors and prevent the Shadow Empire from casting humanity into an age of darkness for good. Become a slayer of our worst nightmares. Heroic and Legenday modes return.
 
'''OVERCOME THE DARKEST NIGHT.'''
 
With the rise of the Darkness across the universe due to the end of the Traveler, the Guardians are scattered and humanity is nearer to extinction than ever before. Their situation gets even worse, however, with the appearance of the Black Swordsman and his army of [[Forum:Avatar (Renovated)|Avatar]]s. With the Darkness closing in and this new threat posing a danger never seen before, how will the Guardians fight back against the Darkness?


'''BECOME EVIL INCARNATE.'''
'''BECOME EVIL INCARNATE.'''


Guardians have always been warriors of the Light and Darkness. In The Final Shape, for the first time, Guardians harness the power of a mysterious new energy with a new elemental power: Fusion. Along with an arsenal of all new gear, Guardians of each class can discover and wield devastating new powers in the form of powerful new subclasses and Supers. Surprise your enemies as a Hunter Cursebreaker with Fatality Chain, pulverize them with the Warlock Shadowdancer’s spellbinding Blade of Devastation, or flatten them with the Titan Stormwaker’s flaming Blackout Hammer. ​Claim and master the Huntress, Shinobi, and Meister classes. Fight your way into the heart of [[Forum:Aincrad (Renovated)|Aincrad]]. Face The Black Swordsman and [[Forum:The White Angel (Renovated)|The White Angel]].
Guardians have always been warriors of the Light and Darkness. In Paradox, for the first time, Guardians harness the power of a mysterious new energy with a new elemental power: Fusion. Along with an arsenal of all new gear, Guardians of each class can discover and wield devastating new powers in the form of powerful new subclasses and Supers. Surprise your enemies as a Hunter Cursebreaker with Fatality Chain, pulverize them with the Warlock Shadowdancer’s spellbinding Blade of Devastation, or flatten them with the Titan Stormwaker’s flaming Blackout Hammer. Claim and master the Huntress, Shinobi, and Meister classes. Fight your way into the heart of Aincrad. Face The Black Swordsman and The White Angel.


'''FIGHT BEYOND TIME AND POWER.'''
'''A DYSTOPIAN PARADISE REBORN.'''


There are those who believe the worlds from what remains of the Solar System are nothing more than frozen Golden Age graveyards, its treasures long ago swallowed by ice, fire, and darkness. You know better. Beneath the ruins lie countless relics, an arsenal of weapons, and more. Claim this cutting-edge tech from the clutches of time and dare to tame these wastelands. Discover unique weapons and armor in ways both new and old - construct weapons and armors out of Glassblaze Essence with Hannah Ciel and Eris Morn, gather Nightcore-themed gear through the Gamechanger Pass, and collect exciting new Exotics from quests and enemy drops.
Travel to a destination unlike any you've explored in Destiny 2. Explore what lies in Aincrad and beyond our Solar System, cross paths with bone-chilling Avatars and valiant freedom fighters, and push back the darkness that seeks the end of humanity. Uncover lost relics of the Rebirth World and begin a journey that will reveal the hidden threads that beckon us, the ability to command them, and the mastery to weave them anew. Fight your way into the heart of the Black Fleet and bring an end to this threat once and for all.


'''NEW PRESAGES AHEAD...'''
'''WEAPONS & GEAR'''


More of ancient secrets await your discovery, spoils of their exploits yet to be collected and a dark past to finally be discovered. Only time will finally allow the moment you discover them all.
We find ourselves challenged by two teenagers with dark powers unmatched by any in recorded history. How does one stand against such a devastating force? This is how. Discover unique weapons and armor in ways both new and old - don armors inspired by Anna Blue's music and many legendary Western and Japanese media and construct weapons from Enclaves with Hannah Ciel, Eris Morn, and various allies of the Light, gather Sukeban-themed gear through the Season Pass, and collect exciting new Exotics from quests and enemy drops.  
==Overview==
==Overview==
The expansion takes place throughout the Solar System.
The expansion takes place throughout the Solar System.
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Throughout the events leading up to and during the Second Collapse, countless Guardians and protectors, including Vanguard Commander Zavala, have been drained of their [[Light]] and murdered by the Shadowkeepers, who have received help from Mallory Bertha, who fell under the influence of the Darkness prior to the Avatars' attack on the universe, and it is up to the Guardian to avenge their deaths and free the survivors who have been captured by the Black Fleet and their forces.
Throughout the events leading up to and during the Second Collapse, countless Guardians and protectors, including Vanguard Commander Zavala, have been drained of their [[Light]] and murdered by the Shadowkeepers, who have received help from Mallory Bertha, who fell under the influence of the Darkness prior to the Avatars' attack on the universe, and it is up to the Guardian to avenge their deaths and free the survivors who have been captured by the Black Fleet and their forces.


In the campaign, the Guardian must work alongside various allies, including the Vanguard remnants, Caiatl's forces, the House of Flame, Nagihiko, Hannah Ciel, Eris Morn, and Kayla Heartfilia to free Mallory from the Darkness's influence and hunt down the Shadowkeepers who lead the Avatars, culminating in the discovery of the mysterious Rebirth World known as Aincrad.
In the campaign, the Guardian must work alongside various allies, including the Vanguard remnants, Caiatl's forces, Nagihiko, Hannah Ciel, Eris Morn, and Kayla Heartfilia to free Mallory from the Darkness's influence and hunt down the Shadowkeepers who lead the Avatars, culminating in the discovery of the mysterious Rebirth World known as Aincrad.


The expansion's plot is non-linear, and its missions can be tackled in any order.
The expansion's plot is non-linear, and its missions can be tackled in any order.


The missions consist of hunting down the resurrected Shadowkeepers, including Eobard Thawne, the Reverse-Flash; Malcolm Merlyn, the Dark Archer; Zevon, the Son of Yzma; Fikrul, the Fanatic and a Scorn Baron who has been resurrected in Eugeo's body; Phoenixaro Uchihamaki, the Taken Emperor; Sasuke Uchiha; and possibly more, along with their dark allies, including Kotrik, the [[Kell]] of the House of Shadows; Zharves, a surviving [[Deathsinger]] and the leader of the Shadow Brood; Hydrax, a Vex prototype modeled after [[Panoptes, Infinite Mind|Panoptes]] and the mastermind of the Shadow Divisve; Gha'arn, a Cabal warlord and the [[Dominus]] of the Shadow Legion; Thu'urg, a Taken Cabal commander and the leader of the Reborn; and Vayeriks, the first of Fikrul's Scorn army who leads the Cult of the Scorned.
The missions consist of hunting down the resurrected Shadowkeepers, including Eobard Thawne, the Reverse-Flash; Malcolm Merlyn, the Dark Archer; Zevon, the Son of Yzma; Fikrul, the Fanatic and a Scorn Baron who has been resurrected in Eugeo's body; Sachi, a member of the Moonlit Black Cats who has been revived with Worldkiller powers; Sasuke Uchiha; and possibly more, along with their dark allies, including Kotrik, the [[Kell]] of the House of Shadows; Zharves, a surviving [[Deathsinger]] and the leader of the Shadow Brood; Hydrax, a Vex prototype modeled after [[Panoptes, Infinite Mind|Panoptes]] and the mastermind of the Shadow Divisve; Gha'arn, a Cabal warlord and the [[Dominus]] of the Shadow Legion; Thu'urg, a Taken Cabal commander and the leader of the Reborn; and Vayeriks, the first of Fikrul's Scorn army who leads the Cult of the Scorned.


After doing this, players receive access to the expansion's finale, where they confront Kirito, Asuna, and the Dark Guardians to destroy the Darkness and save all of humanity and the entire multiverse.
After doing this, players receive access to the expansion's finale, where they confront Kirito, Asuna, and the Dark Guardians to destroy the Darkness and save all of humanity and the entire multiverse.


The expansion also delves into the backstory of Mallory Bertha's past and the [[Forum:Honkai War|ancient war]] that triggered the events of [[Destiny]], while [[Satomi]] will play a special role in the narrative for the expansion's second [[Campaign]] called [[Forum:Final Dreams Campaign|Final Dreams]].
The expansion also delves into the backstory of Mallory Bertha's past,.
==Changes==
==Changes==
Starting with the launch of Paradox and [[Forum:Season of the Inferno|Season of the Inferno]], various contents from previous games and Seasons will be added into the Destiny Content Vault, allowing players to enjoy all the new contents being added to the game by the developers, although it is possible that they would come back throughout each Season in Paradox. More info will come soon, but here are a few major changes coming to the game.
Starting with the launch of Paradox and [[Forum:Season of the Black Swordsman (Renovated)|Season of the Black Swordsman]], various content from previous games and Seasons will be added into the Destiny Content Vault, allowing players to enjoy all the new contents being added to the game by the developers, although it is possible that they would come back throughout each Season in Paradox. More info will come soon, but here are a few major changes coming to the game.


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*All New [[Raid|Raids]]
*All New [[Raid|Raids]]
*New gear to uncover
*New gear to uncover
*[[Forum:Eclipse (The Final Shape)|Eclipse]] Powered Subclasses
*[[Forum:Eclipse (Renovated)|Eclipse]] Powered Subclasses
*[[Forum:Fusion (The Final Shape)|Fusion]] [[Elemental damage|Element]] Type
*[[Forum:Fusion (Renovated)|Fusion]] [[Elemental damage|Element]] Type
*Free Content Update: [[Forum:Shadows' Legacy Update (The Final Shape)|Shadows' Legacy]]
*Free Content Update: [[Forum:Shadows' Legacy Update|Shadows' Legacy]]
*Xbox Exclusive Contents: Exotic [[Forum:Merain's Prodigy|Merain's Prodigy]] [[Pulse Rifle]], Legendary [[Wikipedia:Date A Live|Date A Live]]-themed [[Forum:Astral Evolution Armor|Astral Evolution]] Armor Set, and [[Forum:Ver Aetatis|Ver Aetatis]] [[Strike]]
*Xbox Exclusive Contents: Exotic [[Forum:Merain's Prodigy|Merain's Prodigy]] [[Pulse Rifle]], Legendary [[Wikipedia:Date A Live|Date A Live]]-themed [[Forum:Astral Evolution Armor|Astral Evolution]] Armor Set, and [[Forum:Ver Aetatis|Ver Aetatis]] [[Strike]]
*And More
*And More
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{{Featurelist|secondcolumn=title-5|title-1=Characters|
{{Featurelist|secondcolumn=title-5|title-1=Characters|
;'''Guardians, Residents of the Last City, and their Allies'''
;'''Guardians, Residents of the Last City, and their Allies'''
*[[Forum:Arath|Arath]] {{1st}}
*[[Asher Mir]]
*[[Cayde-6]]
*[[Cayde-6]]
*[[Elisabeth Bray]]
*[[Elisabeth Bray]]
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*[[Saint-14]]
*[[Saint-14]]
*[[Uldren Sov]]
*[[Uldren Sov]]
*[[Forum:Venth|Venth]] {{1st}}
*[[Zavala]]
*[[Zavala]]
;'''The Reef'''
;'''The Reef'''
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*[[Forum:Anton Ivanov (Renovated)|Anton Ivanov]] {{1st}}
*[[Forum:Anton Ivanov (Renovated)|Anton Ivanov]] {{1st}}
*[[Forum:The Black Swordsman (Renovated)|The Black Swordsman]] {{1st}} {{1stID|Kirito, the Black Swordsman}}
*[[Forum:The Black Swordsman (Renovated)|The Black Swordsman]] {{1st}} {{1stID|Kirito, the Black Swordsman}}
*[[Forum:Cyclonis|Cyclonis]] {{1st}}
*[[Forum:Damien Darhk (Renovated)|Damien Darhk]] {{1st}}
*[[Forum:Damien Darhk (Renovated)|Damien Darhk]] {{1st}}
*[[Forum:The Dark Guardians (Renovated)|The Dark Guardians]] {{1st}}
*[[Forum:The Dark Guardians (Renovated)|The Dark Guardians]] {{1st}}
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*[[Forum:Kamrak, the Titan|Kamrak, the Titan]] {{1st}}
*[[Forum:Kamrak, the Titan|Kamrak, the Titan]] {{1st}}
*[[Forum:Khalviks, Shadow Elite|Khalviks, Shadow Elite]] {{1st}}
*[[Forum:Khalviks, Shadow Elite|Khalviks, Shadow Elite]] {{1st}}
*[[User:Koriks, Kell of Flame|Koriks, Kell of Flame]] {{1st}}
*[[Forum:Kotrik, Bloodcrafter of Kirito (Renovated)|Kotrik, Bloodcrafter of Kirito]] {{1st}}
*[[Forum:Kotrik, Bloodcrafter of Kirito (Renovated)|Kotrik, Bloodcrafter of Kirito]] {{1st}}
*[[Kridis, Dark Priestess]] {{Mo}}
*[[Kridis, Dark Priestess]] {{Mo}}
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;'''The Vex'''
;'''The Vex'''
*[[Forum:Hydrax, Mindkiller of Kirito (Renovated)|Hydrax, Mindkiller of Kirito]] {{1st}}
*[[Forum:Hydrax, Mindkiller of Kirito (Renovated)|Hydrax, Mindkiller of Kirito]] {{1st}}
*[[Forum:Penance|Penance]] {{1st}}
*[[Quria, the Dreaming Mind]] {{Mo}}
*[[Quria, the Dreaming Mind]] {{Mo}}
;'''Other Characters'''
;'''Other Characters'''
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*[[Daito]]
*[[Daito]]
*[[Dead Orbit]]
*[[Dead Orbit]]
*[[Forum:Fireteam Infernium|Fireteam Infernium]] {{1st}}
*[[Future War Cult]]
*[[Future War Cult]]
*[[Häkke]]
*[[Häkke]]
*[[Forum:House of Flame|House of Flame]] {{1st}}
*[[House of Light]]
*[[House of Light]]
*[[House of Salvation]]
*[[House of Salvation]]
*[[Forum:House of Shadows (Renovated)|House of Shadows]] {{1st}}
*[[Forum:House of Shadows (Renovated)|House of Shadows]] {{1st}}
*[[Lucent Brood]]
*[[Lucent Brood]]
*[[Forum:Lux Repentive|Lux Repentive]] {{1st}}
*[[New Monarchy]]
*[[New Monarchy]]
*[[Nexus Collective]]
*[[Nexus Collective]]
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*[[Hand Cannon]]s
*[[Hand Cannon]]s
**[[((FEVER AND REMEDY~))]]
**[[((FEVER AND REMEDY~))]]
**[[Forum:Morgana's Grace|Morgana's Grace]] {{1st}}
*[[Light Beyond Nemesis]]
*[[Light Beyond Nemesis]]
*[[Pulse Rifle]]s
*[[Pulse Rifle]]s
**[[((STEEL MEDULLA~))]]
**[[((STEEL MEDULLA~))]]
**[[Forum:Answerer's Ultimatum|Answerer's Ultimatum]] {{1st}}
**[[Forum:Dragon Queen (Renovated)|Dragon Queen]] {{1st}}
**[[Forum:Dragon Queen (Renovated)|Dragon Queen]] {{1st}}
**[[Forum:Merain's Prodigy|Merain's Prodigy]] {{1st}}
**[[Forum:Merain's Prodigy|Merain's Prodigy]] {{1st}}
**[[Forum:Shadow Necrochasm|Shadow Necrochasm]] {{1st}}
**[[Forum:Shadow Necrochasm|Shadow Necrochasm]] {{1st}}
**[[Forum:Undertaker|Undertaker]] {{1st}}
*[[Scout Rifle]]s
*[[Scout Rifle]]s
**[[Forum:Silent Scream|Silent Scream]] {{1st}}
**[[Forum:Silent Scream|Silent Scream]] {{1st}}
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}}
}}
==Accompanying Seasons==
==Accompanying Seasons==
*'''Season 24:''' [[Forum:Season of the Inferno|Season of the Inferno]]
*'''Season 24:''' [[Forum:Season of the Black Swordsman (Renovated)|Season of the Black Swordsman]]
*'''Season 25:''' [[Forum:Season of Deception|Season of Deception]]
*'''Season 25:''' [[Forum:Season of Deception|Season of Deception]]
*'''Season 26:''' [[Forum:Season of the Champion|Season of the Champion]]
*'''Season 26:''' [[Forum:Season of Dissonance|Season of Dissonance]]
*'''Season 27:''' [[Forum:Season of the City|Season of the City]]
*'''Season 27:''' [[Forum:Season of the City|Season of the City]]


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==Development==
==Development==


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==References==
==References==
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This article is about the fanfic expansion for Destiny 2. For the Story Mission, see Paradox.
Paradox
Destiny 2- Paradox.png

Developer(s):

Bungie
High Moon Studios
Vicarious Visions
Dimps
Hoyoverse

Publisher(s):

Bungie
Activision
Bandai Namco Entertainment

Platform(s):

Xbox One
Xbox Series X
PlayStation 4
PlayStation 5
PC
Nintendo Switch

Release date(s):

September 3rd, 2024

Genre(s):

Action role-playing
First-person shooter
Japanese role-playing

Rating(s):

ESRB: Teen (T) for Blood, Drug Reference, Language, and Violence
PEGI: 16+

 

"The line between Light and Darkness may have been broken, but you are not. All it did was make you stronger. Show the Darkness the true power of the Light."
— Ikora Rey to The Guardian

Paradox is the eighth expansion of Destiny 2, the twelfth expansion of the Destiny franchise, and the first expansion of The Interstellar Saga.

The expansion's story centers around The Guardian and their revenge-driven fight to avenge the deaths of numerous civilians and protectors, including Zavala, by bringing an end to the Black Fleet and its army of dark forces who had entered the Solar System in a diabolical plan to reshape the universe in its own dark image. Along the way, the game's story also expands upon the origins of Aincrad, the Rebirth World that once existed in Sword Art Online; Mallory Bertha, the daughter of Hendrick Yor and Kaguya Narusaka; the formation of a new Consensus within the frontiers of a new sanctuary; the arrivals of newly-risen Guardians, including Hannah Ciel; and the birth of a new power that has emerged within the heart of Deimos.

While the expansion and its contents themselves are available to all players for free, buying the expansion will also grant them early access to the Exotic Shadow Necrochasm Pulse Rifle and its Weapon Ornament and Catalyst, along with the Exotic Shadow Necrowing Sparrow, all four Seasons, exclusive cosmetics, and a brand-new Dungeon.

Description[edit]

LONG LIVE EVIL.

In the wake of the Black Fleet's assault against the Traveler, Kirito, the Black Swordsman and Asuna, the White Angel have arrived in our solar system, bringing with them an armada of corrupted armies and Avatars to exact revenge on the Guardians and inhabitants who helped destroy everything they held dear, and to enshroud our worlds in Darkness. Work with the Lightbearer survivors and Mallory Bertha to avenge the deaths of many of the Last City's greatest protectors and prevent the Shadow Empire from casting humanity into an age of darkness for good. Become a slayer of our worst nightmares. Heroic and Legenday modes return.

BECOME EVIL INCARNATE.

Guardians have always been warriors of the Light and Darkness. In Paradox, for the first time, Guardians harness the power of a mysterious new energy with a new elemental power: Fusion. Along with an arsenal of all new gear, Guardians of each class can discover and wield devastating new powers in the form of powerful new subclasses and Supers. Surprise your enemies as a Hunter Cursebreaker with Fatality Chain, pulverize them with the Warlock Shadowdancer’s spellbinding Blade of Devastation, or flatten them with the Titan Stormwaker’s flaming Blackout Hammer. Claim and master the Huntress, Shinobi, and Meister classes. Fight your way into the heart of Aincrad. Face The Black Swordsman and The White Angel.

A DYSTOPIAN PARADISE REBORN.

Travel to a destination unlike any you've explored in Destiny 2. Explore what lies in Aincrad and beyond our Solar System, cross paths with bone-chilling Avatars and valiant freedom fighters, and push back the darkness that seeks the end of humanity. Uncover lost relics of the Rebirth World and begin a journey that will reveal the hidden threads that beckon us, the ability to command them, and the mastery to weave them anew. Fight your way into the heart of the Black Fleet and bring an end to this threat once and for all.

WEAPONS & GEAR

We find ourselves challenged by two teenagers with dark powers unmatched by any in recorded history. How does one stand against such a devastating force? This is how. Discover unique weapons and armor in ways both new and old - don armors inspired by Anna Blue's music and many legendary Western and Japanese media and construct weapons from Enclaves with Hannah Ciel, Eris Morn, and various allies of the Light, gather Sukeban-themed gear through the Season Pass, and collect exciting new Exotics from quests and enemy drops.

Overview[edit]

The expansion takes place throughout the Solar System.

The story revolves around a massive reawakening within the heart of the Ascendant Realm by an armada of humanoid phantoms known as the Avatars, who are led by Kirito, the Black Swordsman; Asuna, the White Angel; and the Dark Guardians; all of whom lead a syndicate of time criminals and villainous teenagers called the Shadowkeepers and serve the Darkness, an antagonistic entity who had sought to usher in the end of the City Age through the destruction of the Traveler and its Lightbound protectors ever since the Golden Age began.

Throughout the events leading up to and during the Second Collapse, countless Guardians and protectors, including Vanguard Commander Zavala, have been drained of their Light and murdered by the Shadowkeepers, who have received help from Mallory Bertha, who fell under the influence of the Darkness prior to the Avatars' attack on the universe, and it is up to the Guardian to avenge their deaths and free the survivors who have been captured by the Black Fleet and their forces.

In the campaign, the Guardian must work alongside various allies, including the Vanguard remnants, Caiatl's forces, Nagihiko, Hannah Ciel, Eris Morn, and Kayla Heartfilia to free Mallory from the Darkness's influence and hunt down the Shadowkeepers who lead the Avatars, culminating in the discovery of the mysterious Rebirth World known as Aincrad.

The expansion's plot is non-linear, and its missions can be tackled in any order.

The missions consist of hunting down the resurrected Shadowkeepers, including Eobard Thawne, the Reverse-Flash; Malcolm Merlyn, the Dark Archer; Zevon, the Son of Yzma; Fikrul, the Fanatic and a Scorn Baron who has been resurrected in Eugeo's body; Sachi, a member of the Moonlit Black Cats who has been revived with Worldkiller powers; Sasuke Uchiha; and possibly more, along with their dark allies, including Kotrik, the Kell of the House of Shadows; Zharves, a surviving Deathsinger and the leader of the Shadow Brood; Hydrax, a Vex prototype modeled after Panoptes and the mastermind of the Shadow Divisve; Gha'arn, a Cabal warlord and the Dominus of the Shadow Legion; Thu'urg, a Taken Cabal commander and the leader of the Reborn; and Vayeriks, the first of Fikrul's Scorn army who leads the Cult of the Scorned.

After doing this, players receive access to the expansion's finale, where they confront Kirito, Asuna, and the Dark Guardians to destroy the Darkness and save all of humanity and the entire multiverse.

The expansion also delves into the backstory of Mallory Bertha's past,.

Changes[edit]

Starting with the launch of Paradox and Season of the Black Swordsman, various content from previous games and Seasons will be added into the Destiny Content Vault, allowing players to enjoy all the new contents being added to the game by the developers, although it is possible that they would come back throughout each Season in Paradox. More info will come soon, but here are a few major changes coming to the game.

(TBA)

Features[edit]

Guardian Subclasses and Changes[edit]

  • New Eclipse-based Subclass
  • New Fusion Subclass Element

Loot[edit]

Missions[edit]

Herald Saboteurs[edit]

  • (TBA)

Public Events[edit]

  • (TBA)

Quests[edit]

Strikes[edit]

Dungeons[edit]

Raids[edit]

Lost Sectors[edit]

  • (TBA)

Appearances[edit]

Characters

Guardians, Residents of the Last City, and their Allies
The Reef
The Cabal
The Darkness, Shadowkeepers, and their Allies
The Fallen
The Hive
The Scorn
The Taken
The Vex
Other Characters

Species

Organizations

Locations

Events

Vehicles, Equipment, and Technology

Weapons and Armor

Miscellanea


Accompanying Seasons[edit]

Roadmap[edit]

(TBA)

Marketing[edit]

Paradox World Premiere Trailer

Destiny 2 Showcase X Tokyo Game Show 2021

Paradox Reveal Trailer
Paradox Gameplay Trailer
Paradox Reveal ViDoc
Paradox Fusion Gameplay Trailer
Paradox Beater's Cafe First Look

Development[edit]

Promotional Images[edit]

Trivia[edit]

  • (TBA)

References[edit]


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