Episode Heresy has emerged as a standout expansion for Destiny 2, garnering widespread acclaim and success. As the game prepares to transition to a new model with Frontiers, this expansion’s success is particularly significant. There’s still much to learn about the upcoming expansion and Bungie’s plans for updates, making Heresy’s achievements even more notable. Secrets tucked away within the Dreadnaught add a layer of nostalgia for veteran players, and while the storyline shines, the conclusion may already seem predictable to some.
However, the experience is somewhat marred by an unfortunate issue: two characters lack recorded dialogue due to the SAG-AFTRA strike. Sloane and Xivu Arath, pivotal figures in Heresy and established characters in Destiny 2, are instead portrayed through subtitles, which is disappointing. Sloane, taking the role of the main NPC following the prologue, and Xivu Arath, recently appearing in the Kludge mission, provide insights into how Heresy might wrap up.
A word of caution—significant spoilers for Destiny 2’s Episode Heresy follow.
The mission named Kludge wraps up Heresy’s first act, placing players aboard the Dreadnaught to disrupt its systems. After players hack the Byosystems, they encounter a familiar voice in the Hall of Souls—the Echo of Navigation. This spectral image of Oryx, taken from a moment before his defeat, stands alongside the remaining Hive Gods—Xivu Arath and Savathun. Oryx learns of his demise at the hands of the Guardian, yet rather than being upset, he’s intrigued by this development.
This response aligns perfectly with Oryx’s adherence to the Sword Logic, which holds that he deserved his fate if defeated. Xivu Arath’s assertion that Oryx shall be revived once his vanquisher is defeated suggests she could serve as a boss in Heresy. Even if she isn’t ultimately slain, she may likely attempt to eliminate the Guardian to resurrect her brother.
Looking ahead, players should prepare for a confrontation with Oryx over control of the Dreadnaught and its Echo. After the Kludge mission, Sloane suggests that the Echo of Navigation poses too great a threat and should be eradicated. However, it’s plausible that Oryx will issue a challenge, with the Guardian needing to prove their strength once more. If victorious, they would claim the Echo of Navigation.
This potential storyline dovetails with where Destiny 2 is headed. With Frontiers, players will step outside the Sol System for the first time, and having the Echo of Navigation and the Dreadnaught could be the key to this new exploration. The latest armor designs, influenced by the Hive but echoing the garb of admirals and navigators, further suggest Heresy is setting the stage for Frontiers. A new era of travel and adventure awaits, heralding an exciting chapter for both Destiny 2 and its community. How closely this predicted scenario aligns with the actual story remains to be seen, but it certainly feels likely given the current elements in play.
With the recent crash of the H.E.L.M. on Revenant, this prediction holds more weight. Such narrative moves would not only wrap up Heresy on a high note but also seamlessly transition into the beginnings of Destiny 2’s next chapter, Frontiers. Whether these predictions play out as anticipated is yet to be confirmed, but the pieces certainly seem to fit together intriguingly.
