'Destiny 2' May Have Just Revealed Why Cayde-6 Is Alive In 'The Final Shape'

In "Destiny 2," a lore tab from a ship named "Unforeseen Consequences" hints at the resurrection of Cayde-6, a character previously killed in the game's "Forsaken" expansion. This lore suggests that Cayde-6 might now be alive inside the Traveler, possibly due to a wish made using Ahamkara magic by Crow, who regrets killing Cayde.

The conversation between Crow and a character posing as Mara Sov, using phrases typical of the Ahamkara, indicates that this wish might have unintended consequences. This narrative twist could explain Cayde-6's mysterious revival and presence inside the Traveler, as detailed in the game's ongoing storyline, "The Final Shape."

Cayde-6's resurrection is potentially explained in the ship's lore through a series of interactions and wishes. The ship, called "Unforseen Consequences," has a lore tab that suggests Crow may have been tricked into using an Ahamkara wish to bring Cayde back to life. In the lore, Crow talks with Mara about his regrets, primarily killing Cayde. The conversation, however, is not as it seems. The end of the passage reveals that Riven, posing as Mara, was part of the conversation, and Crow explicitly uses the word "wish," which is a trigger for Riven. This could explain how Cayde was specifically brought back to life and why Crow was sent through the portal first from a narrative perspective. The ship's name and flavor text, "Be careful what you wish for," further support this theory, suggesting that Cayde's resurrection may have resulted from a wish made by Crow while interacting with Riven.