Add in a bit of Saint-14 and we’re off to the races. Together, they make for a rag-tag group of adventurers and wannabe pirates galivanting through the system. We also finally get to place an Eliksni to the voice in the form of Eido, a character we heard back in Splicer but have only met in Plunder. Mithrax quickly became a fan favourite in Season of the Splicer and Spider has re-emerged after his extended holiday in The Witch Queen. Drifter hasn’t been a mainstay for a couple of seasons now and his performance always manages to put a smile on people’s faces. The cast of characters this season is also superb.

If Eramis gets even half of what Caiatl has gotten over the past year, we should be golden.

However, some more depth to her character would be very much appreciated. Now that she is back, there’s a chance for redemption – not that she needs a literal redemption. Eramis is the main facet here as despite being an interesting character in the lore, she ultimately missed the mark big time in Beyond Light. That’s a good thing, too, as it is likely that the final season of the year will lead straight into the dark, neon-soaked depths of Lightfall so something more free-spirited is certainly welcome. However, compared to the totality of the Leviathan’s corruption last season in Haunted, the sea-shanty singing adventurers of Drifter’s pirate crew definitely seem a lot lighter. It is most certainly still tied into the main narrative of Destiny 2, what with the involvement of The Witness and the return of Eramis. On the surface, this season seems very much like a break season – in the best way. We will raid enemy vessels, steal their knowledge, hunt for treasure and take back these relics from Eramis. Together with Drifter, Mithrax, a newly rescued Spider and Eido (Mithrax’s daughter) we will form our crew of Eliksni pirates. To achieve this goal, Eramis has rallied many Fallen scavenger crews and sell-swords to her banner. Now she must seek out certain relics of Darkness for The Witness’ own nefarious needs.

She is free from her icy prison at the command of The Witness. Eramis, the Ship-Stealer, the Fallen leader of House Salvation who we faced down in Beyond Light is back. The story in Season of Plunder in Destiny 2 focuses on the resurfacing (or more accurately the thawing out) of a familiar face.

Plunder pirates map