A new season has arrived in Destiny 2: Beyond Light and we're strapping on those Guardian boots once more to dive right in. Season of the Chosen brings Calus' daughter front and center while also introducing a new PvE element with Battlegrounds. From becoming an Avenger in the Guardian world with the War Table to learning more about pivotal characters from the franchise, we're exploring it all.

Join Liana Ruppert and fellow writer Damien Gulu as they tackle the Battlegrounds head-on while also taking on a few Strikes as well. Let's see what the new season has to offer, shall we? 

Season 13's main focus is jumping into the Battlegrounds. Battlegrounds is a three-player activity that will pit players against Caiatl's most valuable warriors in ritual-like combat meant to challenge and invigorate. If Battlegrounds aren't your cup of tea, Bungie is also bringing back Devil's Lair and Fallen S.A.B.E.R. Strikes for their return from the original Destiny ahead of a new Strike arriving with Proving Grounds. 

It wouldn't be a new season without new gear, as well. Season Pass owners can look forward to unlocking the Praefectus Armor Set instantaneously, as well as the new Ticuu's Divination Exotic Bow. The bow, for those that like a little more old-fashioned combat, charges multiple Solar arrows that can track moving targets simultaneously. Players can also unlock over 25 Exotic, Legendary, and ritual items as well. 

Destiny 2: Beyond Light Season of the Chosen is live now and will run until May 11.

We already knew that Sonic the Hedgehog 2 will premiere in theaters on April 8, 2022. What we didn’t know (at least officially) was that the follow-up will feature Sonic’s long-time sidekick, Tails. Paramount Pictures unveiled the film’s official logo today with a short teaser video confirming the two-tailed fox’s presence. 

In a nice touch, the video also includes a brief sample of Sonic 2’s Emerald Hills music to really set the tone for the sequel. Other than Tails’ involvement (which was hinted in the first film) we still don’t know what the plot of Sonic the Hedgehog 2 will be or which characters from the first movie will return, though you imagine Jim Carrey will be a lock. We do know that director Jeff Fowler and writers Pat Casey and Josh Miller are returning for the sequel, as is Ben Schwartz as Sonic. 

I obviously can’t speak for everyone, but I enjoyed the first film much more than I expected to. Sure, It’s goofy and outright dumb in parts, but it’s also a lot of fun and packs quite a bit of heart. I’ll always remember it as the last film I saw in theaters before the pandemic hit. Who knows, maybe by next April, it’ll be the first movie I see in theaters again. Also of note: April 8, 2022, is a Friday and not a Tuesday. Big missed opportunity there.  

You can watch the other Game Informer editors share their reactions to the first film in this Sonic the Hedgehog Spoilercast. What are you hoping to see in Sonic the Hedgehog 2? Share your thoughts in the comments.