Destiny 2 Players Think Bungie Is Giving Failsafe the Borderlands Treatment

Future 2 followers have noticed a element implying that Failsafe, the scatter-brained AI on Nessus, may come to the identical destiny as a personality from Borderlands 2. The speculation comes from a brand new unique armor piece previewed forward of the brand new Future 2 growth, “The Ultimate Form.”

Within the lore of Future 2, the Exodus Black was a ship designed to hold human colonists to a distant star system centuries earlier than the Guardians got here into being. The ship crashed on the planetoid Nessus, and Failsafe remained there alone for hundreds of years because the crew was slowly picked off. The deserted AI was left behind for hundreds of years, and finally developed a depressed alter ego that exists alongside an alternate, cheery disposition. The participant finds Failsafe throughout the yr one occasions of Future 2, and afterward capabilities as a quest giver and world vendor.

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However some eagle-eyed followers suppose they’ve noticed portents to Failsafe’s future in a brand new trailer getting Future 2 gamers prepared for The Ultimate Form. Followers have seen that a component on the entrance of the Hazardous Propulsion armor bears a placing resemblance to Failsafe’s AI core that gamers tackle when interacting on Nessus. Plus, the armor permits Titan lessons to fireplace “Exodus Rockets” when utilizing their class means, probably associated to the Exodus Black or the Exodus program. Gamers have concluded that each one this might imply that Failsafe, or at the very least a portion of the AI, might be downloaded into the armor itself.

In Future 2, there is a lengthy, storied historical past of Guardians utilizing fallen enemies as weapons, however some Guardians are hoping this may be the primary time a weapon or armor piece may discuss again. This twist would take a cue from one other notable looter-shooter, particularly the “Out of Physique Expertise” quest from Borderlands 2. On this quest, the participant helps a pacifistic EXP Loader robotic that has shed its AI core discover a new physique. On the finish of the search the participant has the choice to place Loader #1340 right into a protect or a shotgun, and can proceed to talk with the participant throughout use.

Future 2 Gamers Need Extra Time With Failsafe

Technically an identical state of affairs is already attainable for individuals who know how one can beat the Final Want raid. By performing particular duties, gamers can get Failsafe transmitted into their head, and can present commentary on the raid the whole time. It is not fairly the identical because the everlasting physique swap implied within the fan principle, however it’s good to let Failsafe lastly see different locations as an alternative of the wreckage of the Exodus Black. In reality, many subscribers to this principle are enthusiastic about the potential for permitting Failsafe a way of mobility for the primary time in a number of centuries. Bungie hasn’t supplied any particulars or perception into the armor or its origins, so Future 2 followers must wait till the unique quest releases with The Ultimate Form to see what turns into of their beloved split-personality AI.

Future 2

Bungie’s Future 2 is a web-based FPS that blends single-player and multiplayer content material. Consistently evolving, the shooter has established a robust following since its 2017 debut. 

Launched

August 28, 2017

Multiplayer

On-line Multiplayer
, On-line Co-Op