Bungie will re-release the classic Crota’s End raid from the original Destiny, updated for Destiny 2 and open to all players. Fireteams can once again face Crota, son of the Taken King, who waits to be challenged in the Hellmouth on Earth’s moon.Alongside the raid launch, Bungie is teaming up with Twitch Rivals for the Crota’s End World First race. Twitch Drops will be enabled, granting viewers of the raid race a unique emblem if they watch Twitch Rivals or partnered streamers for at least two hours, which they can tune into here. Fireteams competing in the World First race will need to keep the following in mind:Contest Mode will be enabled for 48 hoursGuardians will need to be at least Power Level 1790 for all encountersClearing the raid with Contest Mode active is how a fireteam unlocks Challenge Mode in the Director and the Superior Swordplay Triumph, which is a curated list of challenges that can only be completed in Challenge ModeCompleting the Superior Swordplay Triumph will be how a fireteam can claim the World First titleAll six members of the winning fireteam will receive World First title beltsTo enforce the Triumph requirements in Challenge Mode, each fireteam will wipe if they fail the success conditions during any encounter  Also, as an added treat, players who complete the Contest Mode of Crota’s End and acquire the “Bottomless Pit” quest from the raid vendor within the first 48 hours will automatically complete the quest and receive all related rewards, including instant acquisition of the Necrochasm Exotic Auto Rifle. This quest will also become available for everyone who finishes the Crota’s End raid after the 48-hour period, where players can complete additional steps to earn Necrochasm.Guardians who earn the Swordbearer title or finish the raid before the deadlines detailed below can unlock collectible raid-themed items for purchase through Bungie Rewards.Raid ring – September 12Raid pin – November 28Raid poster – November 28Swordbearer title pin – November 28  In case you missed it, the new Destiny 2 Season, Season of the Witch, is available now. Guardians will work with Eris Morn to attempt to resurrect Savathûn who holds the key to entering the portal opened by the Witness. Players will embrace Hive magic and compete in Seasonal activities to earn cards for their Deck of Whispers, a new method of player progression in Season of the Witch.Destiny 2: The Final Shape, the conclusion to the Light and Darkness saga, was recently revealed and will launch on February 27, 2024. In The Final Shape, players will embark on a journey into the heart of the Traveler and finally confront the Witness alongside their Vanguard companions. The time is almost here to rally all Guardians to a new destination called The Pale Heart, master new Super abilities and Aspects, collect new weapon subfamilies, confront a new enemy type, and more.Pre-orders for Destiny 2: The Final Shape are available now, and those who pre-order the Annual Pass version will instantly receive the Tessellation Exotic Fusion Rifle, Exotic emote, Exotic Ghost, and expansion emblem. Also, The Witch Queen expansion is currently available for PlayStation Plus Extra and PlayStation Plus Premium members and is discounted alongside additional Destiny 2 content on all platforms until September 5. |
| AboutDestiny 2 Destiny 2 is one of the world’s most popular first-person shooter video games and action MMOs. Developed and published by Bungie — the iconic studio behind the Halo franchise and classic titles Myth, Oni, and Marathon — Destiny 2 tasks players with defending humanity and exploring the mysteries of the solar system. Players embody Guardians, who wield powerful elemental abilities. Players can select from multiple classes, upgrade and swap elemental subclasses, as well as outfit themselves with a variety of customizable weapons and gear to suit their aesthetic and playstyle. Destiny 2 features responsive first-person shooter combat, an engrossing cinematic story, challenging co-op quests, and a variety of PvP and PvE modes playable solo or with friends — with cross-platform play also supported. Since its launch in 2017, Destiny 2 has received yearly expansions that progress the story forward, add a wealth of additional content, and further refine the gameplay experience for its passionate community of players. Quarterly Seasons introduce additional objectives and challenges for players to best, including dungeons and raids that offer powerful rewards. The Final Shape, the conclusion of Destiny 2‘s Light and Darkness saga, releases on February 27, 2024. Destiny 2 is available on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5, and Windows PC via Steam, the Epic Games Store, and the Microsoft Store. For more information, please visit destinythegame.com. |
