After flirting with the episodic model, Bungie is bringing four “Major Updates” every year, with one every three months. “Each update will be a substantial refresh of the core game, bringing new activities and reward content,” according to the blog post. <\/p>
Another major change is that the Major Updates will be free to all players\u2014unlike seasons and episodes, which cost the game’s premium currency.<\/p>
The next expansion, only called “Codename: Apollo,” is a “a nonlinear character-driven adventure,” narrative director Alison L\u00fchrs wrote in the post. Instead of following a set path through missions, players can choose to explore different areas or activities\u2014and even come back to try what they missed.<\/p>
“Codename: Apollo in a way the story always makes sense and flows from beginning to middle to end,” L\u00fchrs said. “There\u2019s no time gating, no waiting for the next drop, Codename: Apollo\u2019s story unfolds based on player progression.”<\/p>
In addition to Codename: Apollo, Bungie also teased an avalanche of upgrades coming to the game, including changes to core activities and their rewards.<\/p>
