The power level system will also undergo changes, with the cap remaining static in the Season of the Deep after that and possibly being eliminated entirely in 2024.
Destiny 2 will get harder starting with Lightfall, with enemies hitting harder and player abilities taking longer to come off cooldown. This is done to make things feel more dangerous and promote more teamwork.
Blackburn says, “We’d like to make a significant change to the system in The Final Shape because we think there are some major issues with power in Destiny 2 and how it prevents players from seeing some of our best content.” The Final Shape, the final chapter in the ongoing Light and the Darkness Saga, will essentially lay the groundwork for whatever comes after.
In addition to eliminating Umbrals and Umbral Energies, Season of Defiance also features tougher Vanguard Ops, fewer but better seasonal vendor upgrades, and new Crucible game modes like Countdown, Countdown Rush, and Checkmate Control.