The Whisper and Zero Hour return to Destiny 2
Lot 2The upcoming free update, Into the Light, really looks to be a greatest hits collection for the upcoming MMO The final shape expansion in June. The variety of beloved and recurring weapons revealed on March 26 made that clear, but it looks like Bungie is really going all out with some upcoming mission reprisals. During a livestream on TuesdayBungie unveiled the return of The Whisper and Zero Hour missions Lot 2.
These two exotic missions are widely regarded as some of the best in the series’ history, and both have been removed Lot 2 back in 2020, with the Beyond the light expansion. With Into the Light, both missions are once again accessible in the game, with Bungie developers promising they’ve twisted some nobs and added new secrets to keep them all fresh for players.
Both missions were previously secret and required a secret quest line or any public event to gain access. They also all heralded the return of a beloved exotic weapon from the original Destination – Black Hammer (which became Whisper of the Worm) from The Whisper, and Outbreak Prime (which became Outbreak Perfected) in Zero Hour.
Based on some gameplay during the livestream, both missions feature the same mix of platforming, combat, and a timer. However, Bungie’s developers have made some adjustments. The missions themselves will have more enemies to keep up with the increase in power that Guardians have seen in recent years, and the timers will be much less restrictive on the normal mission difficulties. However, players who still want to challenge themselves can dive into higher difficulty versions for stronger enemies and a much tighter timer.
As for rewards, both Whisper of the Worm and Outbreak Perfected will become craftable weapons in the update. By completing the mission, Guardians can earn the blueprint, which they can use to customize their Exotics. They can then return to the mission week after week to unlock new perks and improve the power of their creations.
As for the special ships associated with these missions, neither will be returning via the Reprisals – both in an effort to preserve old-school player performance and make way for new cosmetics. The updated Whisper and Zero Hour will have completely new cosmetic ships to earn, with the Zero Hour ship receiving a significant overhaul.
As for the rollout of these missions, Bungie will stagger them a bit. The Whisper will appear in the game alongside Into the Light on April 9. However, Zero Hour and the homebrew version of Outbreak Perfected won’t appear in the game until May – just a month earlier. Destiny 2: The Final Form.
In the stream, Bungie also previewed three new PvP maps coming to the game alongside Into the Light. The maps, the reprized missions, the horde-like Onslaught mode and the bevy of fan-favorite weapons will all be free to players – regardless of whether they own expansions or seasons. Finally, Bungie left players with a tease and promised new details The final shape expansion via a livestream on the morning of April 9, just before the launch of Into the Light.