Summary
The Blanka Helmet from theDestiny 2crossover withStreet Fighter 6is proving to be a major hit with creative fans, powering multiple impressive cosplay outfits. The collaboration saw the addition of multipleDestiny 2cosmetic items based on the iconic characters ofStreet Fighter 6.
Like other popular live service titles,Destiny 2is increasingly looking to crossovers with pop culture franchises, using the overlap of fan communities and shared interests to boost interest in the game. But where major titles likeFortniteandCall of Dutytend to bring in external crossover characters or even real-life celebrities with minimal alteration, developer Bungie prefers to try to adapt imported material to better suit the game’s unique, science fantasy aesthetic. The result is often an interesting blending of the source material withDestiny 2’s own style, such as in the case of theDestiny 2and PlayStation crossoverthat saw unique armor sets inspired by iconic PlayStation characters like Kratos and Jin Sakai.
While theStreet Fighter 6crossoveradded relatively few items for fashion-consciousDestiny 2players, one item in particular has proven particularly versatile: the Blanka Helmet. Thanks to its uniquely face-like appearance and the fact that it can take color shaders, unlike the masks players can acquire from the Festival of the Lost, several players inDestiny 2’s Reddit community have based creative customized costumes around it.
Destiny 2 Players Create Dragon Ball and Marvel Cosplay from Street Fighter 6 Items
Destiny 2 Hulk Costume Parts (Titan)
User Spidercides broughtAvengers star The Incredible Hulkto life in the form of a Titan armor set centered around the Blanka Mask. The coloration sealed the deal, with the already Hulk-inspired Smashing Success shader evoking Hulk’s famous torn purple pants and the Envious Gaze shader tinting the torso and head in deep green. A few players joked that the costume could double up as a straight Blanka cosplay, given its closeness to Blanka’s green-skinned default appearance.
Destiny 2 Wolverine Costume Parts (Titan)
Spidercides also turned the Blanka Helmet into a surprisingly accurate Wolverine costume for Titans. Blanka’s spiky hairstyle and sour expression proved to be a close match to Logan’s famous mug when given a more natural skin tone by the Forty-Four Steel shader, while a combination of pieces centered around theMass EffectN7 Plateaccurately reflected Wolverine’s classic yellow-and-blue X-Men getup.
Destiny 2 Vegeta Costume Parts (Titan)
Finally, player Apprehensive-Most193 used the mask for a rather regal rendition ofDragon Ball Zfighter Vegeta, decked out in full battle armor thanks to the use of carefully selected armor pieces and shaders to properly reflect the classic costume’s color blocking. Thanks to the Blanka Helmet’s slightly simian facial proportions, a few commenters joked that this version of Vegeta was partially stuck in his Great Ape transformation.
The addition of the Blanka Helmet seems to have spurred a new outpouring of creativity amongDestiny 2players. Thanks in part to the costume piece’s facial features and compatibility with shaders, many players saw an opportunity to try costumes that wouldn’t have worked before, further expandingDestiny 2’s possibilities.
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Dive into the world of Destiny 2 to explore the mysteries of the solar system and experience responsive first-person shooter combat. Unlock powerful elemental abilities and collect unique gear to customize your Guardian’s look and playstyle. Enjoy Destiny 2’s cinematic story, challenging co-op missions, and a variety of PvP modes alone or with friends. Download for free today and write your legend in the stars.An Immersive StoryYou are a Guardian, defender of the Last City of humanity in a solar system under siege by infamous villains. Look to the stars and stand against the darkness. Your legend begins now.Guardian ClassesChoose from the armored Titan, mystic Warlock, or swift Hunter.
