The Final Shape Archives

AppWizard

December 3, 2025

Destiny 2 Renegades results in a generous surge on Steam, but even Star Wars mania can’t bring back the highs of my favorite FPS

The latest chapter of Destiny 2, the Edge of Fate expansion released in June, has led to player discontent and a significant exodus from the game. In contrast, the Star Wars-themed expansion, Destiny 2 Renegades, launched on December 2, has seen a resurgence in player interest, with a peak of 71,278 concurrent players recorded on its debut day. This figure, however, is below the over 100,000 players achieved by Edge of Fate and trails behind previous expansions like the Witch Queen, Lightfall, and The Final Shape, which surpassed 290,000 players. Player feedback on Renegades has been mixed, with a Steam user score of 59%, categorized as 'mixed,' and some complaints about microtransactions. Despite this, early impressions have praised the new buildcrafting features, narrative quality, and cinematic cutscenes.

BetaBeacon

November 17, 2025

Android 17 update to bring native game controller remapping for mobile gamers

Android is working on a new feature for Android 17 that will allow users to remap controllers at the system level, providing a native controller area in Settings. This feature will also include a "virtual gamepad" that can map physical buttons to touch regions in games that do not have native controller support. This new feature aims to provide consistency for clip-on controllers, Android handhelds, cloud gaming players, Android TV boxes, laptops, and improve accessibility for players who rely on remapping buttons for gameplay.

AppWizard

October 24, 2025

Weekend PC Download Deals for Oct. 24: Epic Games Store Halloween Sale

The Epic Games Store is hosting a Halloween Sale featuring games like Alan Wake 2, Killing Floor 3, and Silent Hill 2, along with a free game, Fear the Spotlight. Steam is celebrating Warhammer Day, while Green Man Gaming and others are recognizing Fallout Day. Humble Bundle is offering various high-value packages and a subscription service for .99 per month, with October's offerings including Atomic Heart and V Rising. Green Man Gaming is providing a 15% discount on PC games with the coupon code OCT15 and has several tiered offers for Destiny 2. Fanatical, Gamebillet, GamesPlanet, and GOG.com are also participating in the seasonal sales with various deals. Ubisoft is offering its own promotions, and Steam remains a central platform for gaming deals during the Halloween season.

AppWizard

October 19, 2025

Weekend PC Download Deals for Oct. 17: Green Man Gaming’s Destiny 2 bundle

Shacknews highlights the anticipation for Xur's arrival in Destiny 2, coinciding with charity bundles from Green Man Gaming, which include discounts on Destiny 2 expansions. Xbox Game Pass users can access exclusive discounts this weekend. The Epic Games Store and Fanatical are offering various deals, while Green Man Gaming has a promotion with a 15% discount on PC games using the code OCT15. Humble Bundle offers a subscription service for .99 per month, featuring titles like Atomic Heart and V Rising. Ubisoft and Steam continue to provide engaging content and frequent sales.

AppWizard

September 12, 2025

Destiny 2’s best expansion got a huge discount, so grab it while you can

Destiny 2: The Final Shape is an expansion that concludes a decade-long narrative in the Destiny franchise, featuring emotional storytelling and solid gameplay. It introduces the Prismatic class and a new destination called The Pale Heart, while also bringing back the character Cayde-6. The expansion is priced at .79 / £8.99 on Fanatical and has received a 10/10 review from Cheri Faulkner, praising Bungie's narrative and gameplay. Players can optimize their gaming setup for a better experience and engage with the community through Discord. An upcoming Star Wars-inspired expansion is also anticipated.

AppWizard

September 4, 2025

$15 gets you WWE 2K25, Destiny 2: Legacy Collection, The Plucky Squire, and more

Humble Bundle offers a monthly subscription service for .99, providing subscribers with games valued at .94 for September. The games included are: - WWE 2K25: Features over 300 stars and a documentary-style narrative, but PC players miss out on the exclusive game mode "The Island." - Destiny 2: Legacy Collection: Includes expansions like The Final Shape, Lightfall, The Witch Queen, Beyond Light, Shadowkeep, Forsaken, and the 30th Anniversary Pack, with some Dungeon Keys sold separately. - The Plucky Squire: An action-adventure platformer that allows players to navigate between 2D and 3D worlds. - SpellForce: Conquest of Eo: A strategy game with three gameplay styles and over 600 procedurally generated campaigns. - Return to Monkey Island: A return of the classic franchise with enhanced point-and-click gameplay. - Eastern Exorcist: A 2D side-scrolling adventure inspired by traditional Chinese ink painting. - Warhammer 40,000: Speed Freeks: A racing game set in the Warhammer universe featuring arena battles and structured races. - Grapple Dog: A family-friendly platformer starring a canine hero using a grappling hook to navigate levels.

AppWizard

September 3, 2025

Get WWE 2K25 And Seven More Games For Just $15 At Humble This Month

The September 2025 lineup of PC games for Humble Choice subscribers includes: - WWE 2K25 - Destiny 2: Legacy Collection - The Plucky Squire - Spellforce: Conquest of Eo - Return to Monkey Island - Eastern Exorcist - Warhammer 40,000: Speed Freeks - Grapple Dog WWE 2K25 is the latest installment in the sports entertainment series, offering a polished experience with various modes. The Destiny 2: Legacy Collection allows players to access expansions after downloading the free-to-play base edition, with codes needing to be redeemed by October 7. Return to Monkey Island is a sequel to Monkey Island 2, featuring updated mechanics and visuals. All titles are available to Humble Choice members at no extra cost, and new subscribers can sign up for immediate access. Membership also includes access to the Humble Vault, discounts at the Humble Store, and a 5% donation to charity, benefiting Team Rubicon this month.

AppWizard

June 4, 2025

‘In a very interesting way, it actually reduces the work’: Destiny 2’s director explains why reinventing the wheel with The Edge of Fate was actually the easier option

Destiny is set to release a new expansion titled The Edge of Fate on July 15, following the success of The Final Shape. The expansion aims to revitalize player engagement and introduce innovative gameplay mechanics, including an expanded buildcraft space and a new gear tiering system for armor and weapons. Bungie is working on enhancing Darkness subclasses and introducing Solo Ops for single-player experiences. The developers emphasize balancing challenge and reward, ensuring that players earn rewards through meaningful challenges. A new World Tier system will apply to the Kepler destination, allowing casual players to navigate the campaign at their own pace. Bungie is cautious about introducing a rarity tier above exotic items to maintain a balanced loot system. The team is also considering the return of class items from the original Destiny.

AppWizard

May 7, 2025

How to get New Land Beyond in Destiny 2

Acquiring the New Land Beyond exotic sniper rifle in Destiny 2 requires a pre-order of the Year of Prophecy Ultimate Edition, as it is currently not available for free in-game. Players can expect future opportunities to obtain it without cost. Pre-ordering grants immediate access to the weapon. The Ultimate Edition also includes all playable content for the year, such as the Renegades expansion, battle passes, three Star Wars-themed outfits, an exotic sparrow, an emote, and an exotic catalyst and ornament for New Land Beyond. Players must collect the weapon from the Exotic Archive in the Tower after pre-ordering. The weapon has several perks, including increased damage from precision hits, enhanced range, and improved handling speed.

AppWizard

February 17, 2025

Epic Games Store hits 295m PC users in 2024

The Epic Games Store has over 295 million users on PC, with an increase of 25 million accounts from the previous year. Epic Games reported a total of 898 million cross-platform accounts, a rise of 94 million year-on-year. PC players spent .09 billion on the store, a 15 percent increase from the prior year, although spending on third-party titles declined by 18 percent, totaling 5 million. The store averages 67 million monthly active users and 32 million daily active users. The highest-performing games of 2024 include Genshin Impact, Rocket League, Honkai Star Rail, Grand Theft Auto 5, and Fortnite Battle Royale. The next tier of successful titles includes EA Sports FC 24, Destiny 2: The Final Shape, Alan Wake 2, Fall Guys, and Wuthering Waves.