Yet another game has been confirmed to be showcased during The Game Awards 2022 as Bungie’s upcomingDestiny 2expansionLightfallwill have a new trailer during the event. The Game Awards is just a day away from airing and hype for the awards show is growing quickly. Hints and teasers regarding what will be announced during the show are coming in fast. WhileDestiny 2’s appearance isn’t a massive surprise, it’s still an exciting confirmation for fans of the online multiplayer shooter.This won’t beDestiny 2’s first appearance at The Game Awards. Not only hasDestiny 2been a frequent nominee, typically for its ongoing post-launch support, but to showcase the next major expansion for the game.Destiny 2: Beyond Lightwas featured during 2020’s Game Awards andDestiny 2: The Witch Queenmade an appearance during 2021’s show.Destiny 2: Lightfallwill cement The Game Awards as an annual event for Bungie to showcase its next major expansion or content release.RELATED:Viewers Watching The Game Awards on Twitch Will Get DropsAn appearance forDestiny 2: LightfallduringThe Game Awards 2022was confirmed via the official Twitter account for the awards show. The tweet states thatDestiny 2fans can expect a “brand new trailer” during the show. An accompanying video displays theDestiny 2: Lightfalllogo. No further information regarding the upcoming reveal was shared as part of the teaser.
Destiny 2’s previous Game Awards trailers have showcased gameplay for their respective upcoming expansions. The2020Beyond Lighttraileractually followed the expansion’s launch, but advertisedDestiny 2’s free-to-play version, and the 2021Witch Queentrailer teased the Hive harnessing the Light to create their own Ghosts. In other words, theLightfalltrailer will likely focus on an aspect of the new expansion that stands out and makes it unique. Or, at the very least, showcase gameplay for the upcoming expansion.
Lightfallwill arrive in February and The Game Awards is the last big opportunity for Bungie to showcase the game at a significant event, short of PlayStation hosting its own event early in 2023. As such, a major reveal or announcement is unlikely. This is just an opportunity for advertising the expansion. GivenDestiny 2’s popularity, it’s still a welcome reveal, but it’s unlikely to be overly shocking.
Executive producer and host Geoff Keighley has confirmed that this year’s awards show will be shorter and will feature fewer announcements than most years, in response to past years' criticism. There’s still a lot to be excited about at The Game Awards 2022, though. Reveals tied toAmong Us,Tekken 8,Wild Hearts,Baldur’s Gate 3, and nowDestiny 2should ensure it’s worth watching. The Game Awards airs on December 8 with pre-show beginning at 7:30 PM ET on Twitch, YouTube, and other online streaming services.
Destiny 2: Lightfallreleases June 16, 2025, on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
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