Is Rasputin Dead in Destiny 2? The Fate of the Last Warmind

May 2024 · 4 minute read

Destiny 2 is a game that constantly evolves with new seasons, expansions, and events. One of the most intriguing characters in the game’s lore is Rasputin, the ancient Warmind that was created to protect humanity from external threats. Rasputin has been involved in many pivotal moments in the game’s story, such as the Collapse, the SIVA Crisis, and the Red War. But what happened to Rasputin in the latest season of Destiny 2? Is he really dead, or is there a chance for his return?

The Sacrifice of Rasputin

The Season of the Seraph, which ran from February to May 2023, focused on the conflict between Rasputin and Eramis, the leader of the House of Salvation, a faction of Fallen that worshiped the Darkness. Eramis wanted to use Rasputin’s network of warsats, orbital satellites armed with powerful weapons, to destroy the Traveler, the mysterious entity that grants Guardians their powers. Rasputin, who had allied himself with the Guardians after the Red War, decided to stop Eramis by sacrificing himself.

According to Attack of the Fanboy, Rasputin suggested that he should be disconnected from his network, which would disable all the warsats and prevent Eramis from using them. Ana Bray, a Guardian and Rasputin’s closest friend, reluctantly agreed to do so, and uploaded Rasputin’s core into an Exo frame. However, before Rasputin could complete his self-destruct sequence, Eramis launched a surprise attack on the Seraph Station, where Rasputin was located. The Guardian managed to fend off the Fallen and activate Rasputin’s final protocol, which destroyed all the warsats and saved the Traveler.

The Season of the Seraph ended with a cutscene that showed Rasputin’s Exo frame hanging lifeless in the H.E.L.M., a new social space for the Guardians. Rasputin also left a message for Ana and the Guardian, thanking them for their friendship and expressing his hope for humanity’s future. It seemed that Rasputin was truly gone, and his sacrifice was a tragic but heroic end for the last Warmind.

The Return of Rasputin?

However, some fans have speculated that Rasputin’s death may not be permanent, and that there could be a way for him to come back in the future. One of the reasons for this is that Rasputin’s Exo frame was not destroyed, and it could still contain some traces of his intelligence. Another reason is that Rasputin has a history of surviving seemingly impossible situations, such as the Collapse and the SIVA Crisis. Rasputin is also known for having multiple subroutines and fragments, some of which could still be active or hidden somewhere.

According to Prima Games, some players have discussed the possibility that Rasputin could return as a Guardian by implanting his intelligence within an artificial body. This route is one that was intended for Rasputin in the lore for Destiny 2’s past, one that was ultimately taken by Felwinter, an Iron Lord and subroutine of Rasputin. Felwinter was resurrected by a Ghost and became a powerful Guardian, until he was killed by Rasputin himself in a tragic misunderstanding. Rasputin could follow a similar path, and become a new ally for the Guardians in their fight against the Darkness.

Another possibility is that Rasputin could be revived by another Warmind, such as Charlemagne, who was mentioned in the lore for Destiny 2’s first expansion, Curse of Osiris. Charlemagne was the Warmind of Mars, and was believed to be destroyed or corrupted by the Cabal. However, some fans have theorized that Charlemagne could still be alive, and that he could have a role in the upcoming expansion, The Witness, which will take place on Neomuna, a new destination that was once a colony of Clovis Bray, the company that created the Warminds. Charlemagne could have some connection to Rasputin, and could help him recover from his ordeal.

The Future of Rasputin

Rasputin is one of the most fascinating and complex characters in Destiny 2, and his fate is still uncertain. He could be dead, or he could be alive in some form or another. He could be an enemy, or he could be a friend. He could be a machine, or he could be a Guardian. Whatever the case may be, Rasputin’s role in the game’s story is not over yet, and he could have a significant impact on the future of Destiny 2.

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