This weekend, Bungie is opening up their newest Destiny 2 game mode to everyone, completely free. From September 21st-23rd, those with a copy of Destiny 2 can play Gambit for free, essentially meaning you don't need the Forsaken expansion to try it out this weekend.
Gambit, a hybrid game mode released with the Forsaken expansion, combines elements of player vs. environment and player vs. player gameplay. Two teams of four players race to eliminate enemies in their corresponding areas, then bank the motes those enemies drop. Once a team has banked enough motes, a Primeval spawns. Destroy your primeval first, and your team wins the round. At certain amounts of motes, a portal opens, and you can send one of your teammates through the veil to wreak havoc on the enemy team. When you take down an enemy, they lose their motes, or you heal the enemy teams Primeval if it's been summoned.
I've been grinding Destiny 2 since the Forsaken release, and I have to say that Gambit is a ton of fun. There is a tremendous amount of strategy involved, and the game mode strikes a near-perfect balance between PvE and PvP. If you've been thinking about checking out the new expansion, this is a solid place to start. You do need vanilla Destiny 2 to capitalize on the opportunity, but the original game can be bought from most retailers at a relatively low price.
