Expand Your Universe in Destiny 2: Curse of Osiris
Continue your Guardian’s journey with Destiny 2: Curse of Osiris, the first major expansion for Bungie's premier looter-shooter. Set immediately following the events of the Red War campaign, this expansion invites players to venture into uncharted territory to uncover the secrets behind a legendary figure's disappearance and prevent a looming dark future.
As a massive multiplayer shooter built on adventure and exploration, Destiny 2: Curse of Osiris introduces players to the sun-scorched landscapes of Mercury. This expansion serves as a bridge for players looking to transition from base-game content toward high-level endgame activities, providing enough new gear and challenges to sustain your climb through the power levels.
A New Frontier: The Infinite Forest
The centerpiece of this expansion is the introduction of Mercury as a playable destination. Players can explore the mysterious "Infinite Forest," a space that allows for time-traveling jaunts through various simulations of Mercury’s past, present, and future. While the planet offers beautiful vistas, much of the exploration occurs within these simulated environments, which provide glimpses of a much more lush and vibrant era of the planet's history.
The expansion features several new gameplay elements designed to augment your existing arsenal:
- New Story Missions: A brief campaign that follows the search for the legendary Warlock Osiris and explores his connection to Ikora Rey.
- Strikes and Adventures: New cooperative missions, including the "A Garden World" and "Tree of Probabilities" Strikes, which offer unique combat encounters.
- Raid Lair: A highly challenging new activity featuring intricate puzzles and high-level loot, widely regarded as a highlight for veteran Fireteams.
- New Gear and Arsenal: Earn themed weapons, armor, and gear to customize your Guardian’s loadout.
- Competitive Play: New maps for the Crucible multiplayer arena to test your skills against other players.
Gameplay Mechanics and Content
The gameplay loop of Destiny 2: Curse of Osiris focuses on a mix of cooperative strikes, competitive PvP, and much-anticipated raids. The expansion introduces new bosses that present mechanical interest, particularly when faced in the more difficult Heroic Strike playlists. For those seeking the ultimate test of coordination and skill, the Raid Lair provides the deep, complex challenges that define the Destiny endgame experience.
Beyond the story, players can engage in new Adventures acquired through NPCs like Brother Vance to unlock access to the deeper layers of the Infinite Forest. While the expansion introduces new public events and lost sectors, its primary strength lies in the high-stakes cooperative activities that demand precision and teamwork.
Platform Availability
Players can experience Destiny 2: Curse of Osiris on the following platforms:
- PC
- Xbox One
- PlayStation 4
This expansion is ideal for dedicated fans of the Destiny franchise looking to deepen their lore knowledge and for players seeking a middle ground between the initial launch content and the most punishing endgame raids.