Destiny 2’s Traveler is a mysterious entity that visited Earth and other planets, granting them advanced technology and terraforming them. It is credited with humanity’s survival during the Collapse of the Golden Age when a dark force called the Darkness attacked, even though the attack happened because of the Traveler’s presence in the Solar System. The Traveler inDestiny 2then sacrificed its vital force to save humanity, creating a massive explosion of Light that pushed back the Darkness and created Ghosts. Then, the Traveler remained seemingly dormant for centuries until it healed itself before the launch of Beyond Light.
The Traveler’s origins are unknown, but it is believed to be an ancient and immensely powerful machine entity, the source of Ghosts and the paracausal powers of the Guardians. It is a source of Light, though not the only source in the universe. The Traveler has been involved in many cosmic events, such as creating life on Io, and fighting againstDestiny 2’s Darknessand its followers. Additionally, the Traveler has a mysterious relationship with another entity called the Witness, who represents its opposite force, a relationship that players will likely see developed in the Lightfall expansion.
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The Traveler May Never Return To The Tower in Destiny 2
The Traveler has been in the Tower since the beginning ofDestiny.The Tower isDestiny 2’s social hubwhere players can interact with each other and various NPCs. It also symbolizes humanity’s last bastion against the Darkness and its minions. The Traveler’s presence in the Tower was a constant reminder of its sacrifice and gift to humanity. However, the Season of the Seraph finale entailed the Traveler’s departure from the Tower after nine years. It seems to no longer need to hide or rely on Guardians to defend it, nor must it be silent or secretive about its intentions. It has become more proactive and assertive in its role as humanity’s protector and benefactor.
The Traveler not being in the Tower also means it has opened up new possibilities and challenges forDestiny’sstory. There could be more reveals and more secrets about this being and its origin. It’s also possible that the Traveler may now communicate more directly with Guardians and other allies in the near future due to its confrontation with The Witness. What happens afterDestiny 2’s Lightfall expansion could easily determine what The Traveler does inThe Final Shapeand beyond.
Players Will Likely See Just How Powerful the Traveler is in Destiny 2 Lightfall
Additionally, a Traveler-less Tower raises many questions about the being’s future. Questions will likely be answered in thecoming Seasons and expansions ofDestiny 2, and Lightfall might be the springboard to do that. Bungie has always been committed to creating a constantly evolving universe that keeps players engaged and invested in the game’s story. The absence of the Traveler from the Tower is just one example of how the game is evolving and changing. Players can likely expect more surprises and twists in the future.
Ultimately, theSeason of the Seraphfinale broke a 9-year-old tradition because it showed that the Traveler was not just an object or a backdrop forDestiny’s story but a dynamic character with agency - something that became apparent with The Witch Queen expansion, too. It also hinted at its role in the Lightfall expansion, where players face The Witness. This development is a big deal because it signifies a major shift inDestiny’s narrative and gameplay. It shows that The Traveler is evolving and growing along withDestiny 2as a game.
Destiny 2: Lightfallreleases on February 28 on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
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