Destiny 2 had a lot riding on its shoulders ahead of The Final Shape's release, and Bungie's carefully crafted marketing strategy showed just how much content the DLC would contain, but also kept some precious cards close to its chest. Destiny 2's Prismatic subclasses were a big selling point of the expansion alongside Exotic class items, but Bungie didn't stop there, and it started showcasing some activities and locations. One that stood out was the Liminality Strike, which is a story activity in The Final Shape, and it was referred to as the "Strike that makes you cry." This was mainly due to mechanics and enemy spawns as well as the boss room, with it being preemptively called "the hardest GM in Destiny 2."