The Festival for the Lost, a Halloween-themed event forDestiny 2, is coming in less than a month and will last through the end of October and into early November. This year’sFestival of the Lost is embracing a horror themethat has many players excited for the annual spooky festivities, which according to one user, will be represented through the various classes' armor.
The events inDestiny 2provide some of the most interesting gameplay all year, although fans say Bungie is hit or miss in executing some events like2020’s Solstice of Heroes. Regardless, this is often a time that Bungie leans into thematic armor and weapons, and this year classic horror monsters are serving as major inspiration.
RELATED:Minecraft Players Are Recreating the Original Destiny In-Game
Reddit user Cap_Can accessed a wealth of images by turning off “hide invisible collection items” on theBraytechDestiny 2fan site, then navigating to Collections, Armor, and Universal Ornaments. There, the user found a Lycanthrope set for the Hunter class, referencing werewolves, a Daywalker set for the Warlocks, representing vampires, and a Promethean set for the Titans, representing Frankenstein’s monster.
The sets include several items for each class, including a cloak and mask for Hunters, robes and boots for Warlocks, and gauntlets and greaves for Titans. There’s also some interesting new masks, like a Bubbling Mask that looks like a cauldron full of green goo, and aVariks Maskjust in time for the fan-favorite character to come toDestiny 2in early November.
The comments in the Reddit thread are largely enthusiastic, and a bunch of people are excited about the Warlock robes, which are black-and-white and come with a cravat that looks like a character out of aniconic Dracula gameor movie. Some people are less than happy about the asymmetrical designs that have shown up in a lot of new armor, not just for this event, although people are split about the interestingly-placed canister on the Hunter’s mask.
Although some people are underwhelmed by the Titan’s armor, the vampiric Warlock is proving to be a big hit among fans, and while the Hunter’s werewolf getup is divisive, those who like it are pretty vocal about it. There’s a clear theme and unity to these designs, which really seems to be serving Bungie well by giving it a guiding set of inspiration to draw from. It’s clear to see what a lot of the armor is meant to represent, and whether fans appreciate the aesthetic, at least they don’t have to guess at what the theme is supposed to be.
Destiny 2is available for PC, PS4, Stadia, and Xbox One.
