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Do you want to experience the thrill ofDestiny 2without breaking the bank? Well, you are in luck because free-to-play players have access to a lot of content that won’t cost them a dime. You don’t have to sell your grandma’s collection of vintage silverware to enjoy some of the game’s most exciting activities.
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While it is true that the free-to-play experience is more of a sample platter for the real game, there’s enough to do to give you decide on whether you like the core gameplay loop or not. The best part is that all of these fun activities can be enjoyed with your friends, so try them out as a group and see if Destiny 2 is the right game for you.
Unlock The Light Subclasses
After completing the tutorial mission and arriving at the Tower, speak to Ikora Rey to receive instructions onunlocking the three Light subclasses. The Warlock Vanguard will teach you how to better tap into your light, unleashing Void, Solar, and Arc abilities on your foes. Furthermore, you’ll purchase additional ways to customize and empower your chosen subclass with her.
Each of the three main classes comes with five subclasses you’re able to easily switch to whenever you want. Destiny 2 opens up when you unlock all these subclasses, letting you get right into fine-tuning builds with destructive potentials.
Free Roam Activities
All Guardians can visit all destination planets to assist the locals with patrols and bounties. This also includes planets shipped along with a new expansion, like Lightfall’s Neptune and Shadowkeep’s Moon. After completing the associated introduction mission, you’re free to roam the area to complete patrols, search for region chests, and participate in public events.
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Additionally, you’re able to also dive down to clear out Lost Sectors, which are short and difficult one-person strikes. They’re great places to test out your builds against tougher enemies in a safer environment, plus they give out good loot.
Seasonal Events
Destiny 2 celebrates each season with a related event. These events are available to all players, regardless of whether they own the latest expansion. Free-to-play players can represent their favorite classes in the Guardian Games orbake cookies for different NPCsduring the Dawning, among other events.
Seasonal events unite the community, and everyone is welcome to join in the excitement. Destiny 2 isn’t all about intense endgame content, as it’s a casual game at heart.
Vanguard Strikes
Headed by Commander Zavala, Vanguard Strikes are cooperative missions that involve three players teaming up to complete an objective. There are several strikes available for free-to-play players to enjoy, which will let you experience key story moments in the past. Destiny 2’s storytelling excels when the characters are bantering over comms during moments like these.
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Remember to stop by the Commander to pick up bounties associated with strikes. Taking on these extra challenges rewards you with valuable experience.
Gambit
Often underappreciated by the community, Gambit is a unique multiplayer mode that combines PvE and PvP elements. Players compete in two teams of four to defeat waves of enemies while also sabotaging the opposing team’s progress. It’s fast-paced, tense, and most importantly, free-to-play players can enjoy this mode and earn valuable gear.
The sketchy Drifter hosts the ritual activity from the bottom of the Tower. Visit him regularly to replenish your stock ofGambit bounties and rewards.
Crucible
Even though Destiny 2 is primarily a PvE game, it has a healthy and active competitive PvP community. You can duke it out with other Guardians under the Crucible activity, led by the electric Lord Shaxx. Don’t worry about your light level because the Crucible doesn’t consider that, meaning you’re on fair playing fields with game veterans.
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Daring free-to-play Guardians can even dive into the competitive scene, although you may fall victim to the meta weapons. Nonetheless, Destiny 2’s crisp gunplay lends itself well to PvP, and it’s another activity you should definitely try if you’re new to the game.
Dares Of Eternity
Dares of Eternity is a fun six-player co-operative mode released during Bungie’s 30th Anniversary. The usually enigmatic Xur and a paracausal Starhorse host an intergalactic game show, where Guardians and all alien races participate in thrilling deadly events. You’ll navigate three different areas, cycling through objectives depending on your opponent.
Dares of Eternity lets you live out your power fantasies with the number of power-ups and heavy ammo thrown at you. It’s a chaotic event that also challenges fireteams in the Legend difficulty. The activity also rewards you with loot inspired by Bungie’s other games, like thedominant BXR-55 Battlertaken from Halo.
Prophecy Dungeon
Destiny 2’s dungeon design is on-point, consistently delivering atmosphere, mechanics, and sought-after loot. Fortunately, free-to-play Guardians can experience a full playthrough of theProphecy dungeon, provided they’re up to the challenge.
You’ll run through a dungeon unknown to the regular world, learning its unique puzzling mechanics while fighting through hordes of Taken. Destiny 2 has some truly stellar dungeon design, and Prophecy is but one of several encounters you can play.
Raiding
Destiny 2’s raiding experience is one of the best in the gaming world. Raids are the pinnacle of endgame content, and they require a high level of skill, coordination, and communication to run through. The intricate mechanics of each raid provides a unique encounter that’s so satisfying to overcome—and don’t forget the immaculate loot!
Fortunately, free-to-play Guardians can test out two raids in the sandbox: the iconic King’s Fall and the very first raid Vault of Glass. The catch is that you’ll need a high light level before jumping into a raid, as even common red bar enemies will chunk your health.
