{"id":280802,"date":"2025-11-27T04:31:09","date_gmt":"2025-11-27T04:31:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/?p=280802"},"modified":"2025-11-27T04:31:09","modified_gmt":"2025-11-27T04:31:09","slug":"what-is-disappearing-in-lightfall","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-is-disappearing-in-lightfall\/","title":{"rendered":"What is disappearing in Lightfall?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_67_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-is-disappearing-in-lightfall\/#What_is_disappearing_in_Lightfall\" title=\"What is disappearing in Lightfall?\">What is disappearing in Lightfall?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-is-disappearing-in-lightfall\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-is-disappearing-in-lightfall\/#General_Information\" title=\"General Information\">General Information<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-is-disappearing-in-lightfall\/#Content_and_Features\" title=\"Content and Features\">Content and Features<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-is-disappearing-in-lightfall\/#Storyline_and_Campaign\" title=\"Storyline and Campaign\">Storyline and Campaign<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-is-disappearing-in-lightfall\/#Gameplay_and_Economy\" title=\"Gameplay and Economy\">Gameplay and Economy<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-is-disappearing-in-lightfall\/#Future_Content_and_Expansions\" title=\"Future Content and Expansions\">Future Content and Expansions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_disappearing_in_Lightfall\"><\/span>What is disappearing in Lightfall?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>The <strong>Lightfall<\/strong> expansion in <strong>Destiny 2<\/strong> is set to introduce significant changes to the game, with several features and content being removed, including <strong>Umbrals<\/strong> and <strong>Umbral Energies<\/strong>, which will no longer be part of the in-game economy, and <strong>Vox Obscura<\/strong>, a storyline that continues in <strong>Nightmare Containment<\/strong> and the <strong>Sever Missions<\/strong>, which are all going away with the new expansion. The <strong>Risen<\/strong>, <strong>Reaper<\/strong>, <strong>Scallywag<\/strong>, and <strong>Seraph Titles<\/strong> will also no longer be accessible after <strong>Lightfall<\/strong>&#8216;s release, making it essential for players to obtain them before the expansion launches. <\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"General_Information\"><\/span>General Information<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>What is happening in Lightfall?<\/strong>: <strong>Lightfall<\/strong> revolves around the exiled <strong>Cabal emperor Calus<\/strong>, a recurring character throughout <strong>Destiny 2<\/strong>, now a <strong>Disciple of the Witness<\/strong>, as he, the <strong>Witness<\/strong>, and their army of <strong>Shadow Legion Cabal<\/strong> and <strong>Tormentors<\/strong> attack the secret, technologically advanced human city of <strong>Neomuna<\/strong> on <strong>Neptune<\/strong> to procure a mysterious being.<\/li>\n<li><strong>What is changing in Destiny Lightfall?<\/strong>: The in-game economy is changing, with <strong>Umbrals<\/strong> and <strong>Umbral Energies<\/strong> going away, and <strong>Focusing<\/strong> will just require <strong>seasonal engrams<\/strong> and <strong>glimmer<\/strong>, while <strong>Crafting<\/strong> is also getting refined, with <strong>Shaping weapon perks<\/strong> no longer requiring <strong>resonant elements<\/strong> and <strong>alloys<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Is Vox Obscura going away in Lightfall?<\/strong>: Yes, the <strong>Vox Obscura<\/strong> storyline continues in <strong>Nightmare Containment<\/strong> and the <strong>Sever Missions<\/strong>, which are all going away with the new expansion.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Content_and_Features\"><\/span>Content and Features<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol start=\"4\">\n<li><strong>Is Dares of Eternity going away in Lightfall?<\/strong>: No, <strong>Dares of Eternity<\/strong> is a free-to-play activity that is not going away any time soon, having been introduced with the <strong>30th Anniversary DLC<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Is Duality going away in Lightfall?<\/strong>: No, <strong>Duality<\/strong>, a <strong>Dungeon<\/strong> released during <strong>Year 5<\/strong>, is not considered seasonal content, so it will not be removed from the game when <strong>Lightfall<\/strong> comes out.<\/li>\n<li><strong>What is the last warning in Destiny 2: Lightfall?<\/strong>: The <strong>Final Warning<\/strong> in <strong>Destiny 2<\/strong> can be obtained by visiting <strong>Nimbus<\/strong> in <strong>Striders&#8217; Gate<\/strong> in <strong>Neomuna<\/strong>, searching for <strong>Strand-inoculated gadgets<\/strong> in <strong>Veil Containment<\/strong> in <strong>Neomuna<\/strong>, and defeating the <strong>Shadow Legion looters<\/strong> to learn where they took the spoils.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Storyline_and_Campaign\"><\/span>Storyline and Campaign<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol start=\"7\">\n<li><strong>Is the Traveller gone in Lightfall?<\/strong>: Yes, <strong>Zavala<\/strong> and <strong>Ikora<\/strong> say the <strong>Traveler<\/strong> &#8220;is gone&#8221; and that players should honor its sacrifice, with the <strong>ghost<\/strong> no longer having any connection to the <strong>Traveler<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Is Desperate Measures the last Lightfall mission?<\/strong>: Yes, <strong>Desperate Measures<\/strong> is the final mission in <strong>Lightfall&#8217;s<\/strong> campaign, containing spoilers and concluding the expansion&#8217;s storyline.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Can you still play Witch Queen after Lightfall?<\/strong>: No, players will not have another chance to experience the <strong>Witch Queen<\/strong> story after <strong>Lightfall<\/strong> arrives, as all content from the seasons related to <strong>The Witch Queen<\/strong> year will be removed.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Gameplay_and_Economy\"><\/span>Gameplay and Economy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol start=\"10\">\n<li><strong>Is crafting going away in Lightfall?<\/strong>: No, <strong>Crafting<\/strong> isn&#8217;t going away, but the way players pay for it is changing, with <strong>Umbral energy<\/strong> no longer being required to buy <strong>Deepsight weapons<\/strong> and extract their patterns.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Is Lightfall a bad DLC?<\/strong>: While opinions may vary, some players consider <strong>Lightfall<\/strong> to be one of the worst <strong>DLCs<\/strong> released, feeling like pointless filler to sell <strong>Strand<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Will Lightfall have new enemies?<\/strong>: Yes, <strong>Lightfall<\/strong> introduces a new enemy type, the <strong>Tormentors<\/strong>, which are tanky, vicious, and capable of suppressing players&#8217; abilities with some of their attacks.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Future_Content_and_Expansions\"><\/span>Future Content and Expansions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol start=\"13\">\n<li><strong>Will we fight the Witness in Lightfall?<\/strong>: Yes, <strong>Lightfall<\/strong> will see <strong>Guardians<\/strong> and their allies do direct battle with <strong>The Witness<\/strong> for the first time, along with the <strong>Shadow Legion<\/strong> of its newest <strong>Disciple<\/strong>, <strong>Emperor Calus<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Is there anything after Lightfall?<\/strong>: Yes, <strong>Bungie<\/strong> has announced <strong>The Final Shape<\/strong>, which will be released on <strong>February 27, 2024<\/strong>, as the eighth expansion that will begin <strong>Year 7<\/strong> of <strong>Destiny 2<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Is the Final Shape the last DLC?<\/strong>: No, <strong>Bungie<\/strong> has already stated that a new saga with more expansions is coming after <strong>The Final Shape<\/strong>, ensuring that <strong>Destiny 2<\/strong> will continue to evolve and expand in the future.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What is disappearing in Lightfall? The Lightfall expansion in Destiny 2 is set to introduce significant changes to the game, with several features and content being removed, including Umbrals and Umbral Energies, which will no longer be part of the in-game economy, and Vox Obscura, a storyline that continues in Nightmare Containment and the Sever &#8230; <a title=\"What is disappearing in Lightfall?\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-is-disappearing-in-lightfall\/\" aria-label=\"More on What is disappearing in Lightfall?\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-280802","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-blog"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/280802","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=280802"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/280802\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=280802"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=280802"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=280802"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}