merritt k
merritt k
merritt k is Content Manager at Fanbyte, covering Destiny 2 and other live games.
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Weapon types have become much less important with changes to the mod system in Destiny 2: Lightfall, but elemental types are key. With that in mind, we’ve compiled a list of some of the best...
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I have a confession to make — I’m terrible at pinball. Somehow, I’ve just never gotten the hang of it. (Funnily enough, one of the very first pieces I wrote for Fanbyte was about pinball.) I have a ha...
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In today’s TWAB, Bungie officially unveiled the Season of the Deep, giving Destiny 2 players their first glimpse in the upcoming 21st season of the game. The teaser image reveals a...
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Yesterday, Bungie released a teaser trailer for The Final Shape. It’s quite short, but it includes a hell of a surprise — Ikora is talking to Cayde-6, the former Hunter Vanguard who’s be...
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Ah, the rocket launcher. When you want to blow up a whole mess of enemies in Destiny 2, there’s no weapon type better suited to the job. There are plenty to choose from, so here are our...
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Gaming is a land of contrasts. Sometimes, you’re looking for a nail-bitingly difficult experience that demands all your attention. Other times, you just want to vibe. Here, then, are some of the most...
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Engram focusing has been a major focus (sorry) in Destiny 2 for some time now. And soon, players will be able to focus Exotic engrams, changing a major aspect of the game’s loot mec...
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I’ve started playing Fortnite again for the first time in about a year and a half, and for all my documented hatred of multiverse stuff, god help me, I’m having a good time. Th...
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It’s hard to deny that Destiny 2 is pretty bad shape right now. From the reception of Lightfall to server issues continuing to affect the game, there’s a lot goin...
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Like any popular game, TV show, book, or film, Destiny 2 has inspired a lot of fan works and art. Bungie showcases some fan-created videos and art every week in their TWAB posts, bu...
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A while back, Bungie added a mod called Full Auto Retrofit to Destiny 2. That mod, when applied to a weapon, allows to to fire full auto. Many players still use this mod to make their we...
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Destiny 2 thankfully dropped the idea of sunsetting almost immediately after it was introduced. However, a number of weapons remain unobtainable in the game unless you earned them before...
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Titans have plenty of great Exotics to work with in Destiny 2. Wondering what the best options are? We’ve created a list of the top 10 that includes our picks for the best Titan Exotics...
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All Strand Fragments are now unlocked for purchase in Destiny 2 Lightfall. That means that you can get whichever you like, as long as you have the Strand Meditations to buy them. Wh...
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Destiny 2 Season of the Seraph has arrived and it’s time to reunite with everyone’s favorite, murderous Warmind, Rasputin. Revolving around repairing the broken remnants of Rasputin, pla...
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Heavy grenade launchers in Destiny 2 have ranged from being DPS meta to sort of lackluster options. However, they got a nice buff in Lightfall, so they’re a little mor...
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Grandmaster Nightfalls are some of the toughest content in Destiny 2. They require fireteams to work together with near-perfect coordination to overcome their challenges, and under their...
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The Chinese New Year is January 22, and Destiny 2 is celebrating with a new emblem and some other cosmetics. In addition, Destiny 2 players can claim free Bright...
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Destiny 2 features a lot of different emblems, which are available from a number of different sources. You can get them by completing in-game challenges, they can come with certain purch...
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Season 20 of Destiny 2 is rapidly approaching, and it’s kind of wild to think the game’s been running for that long. The next season will launch alongside Lightfall