Unlock the Secrets of Destiny 2: The Ultimate Guide to Limited-Time Events

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A wide range of time-limited events are available throughout the year, each offering their own distinct activities and rewards, including rare weapons, armor, and cosmetics. By taking part in events like Trials of Osiris and Iron Banner, players can engage in PvP matches, competing against others and unlocking exclusive rewards.

Destiny 2, a sci-fi looter shooter by Bungie, has evolved over its six-year existence, greatly enhancing its limited-time events. These events, such as The Guardian Games, Solstice, Festival of the Lost, The Dawning, and Crimson Days, now provide players with diverse experiences and engaging activities, allowing them to earn exclusive rewards like unique weapons, armor, and cosmetics.

7 Trials Of Osiris

Trials of Osiris is the original Player-versus-player mode in Destiny 2. In this intense competition, two teams of three face off over nine rounds of elimination. The objective is to progress flawlessly to the next round, and achieving seven consecutive wins grants a ticket to The Lighthouse. This prestigious social space offers Guardians access to numerous rewards and, most notably, the adept form of a Trials weapon.

To take part, players who possess the most recent expansion are required to visit Saint-14 in The Tower hangar anytime between the reset on Friday and the reset on Tuesday. They can then obtain a Trials passage, which grants them the option to choose a passive bonus. After that, they simply need to access the crucible tab on Destinations and select the Trials of Osiris.

6 Iron Banner

Iron Banner, a week-long celebration of the Old Iron Lords, takes over Trials of Osiris three times a season. During this event, players engage in a variety of PVP activities with level advantages, earning unique rewards. The iconic voice of Shaxx is replaced by that of Lord Saladin, and the usual red-colored weapons are replaced with shades of gray, green, and gold.

5 The Guardian Games

To acquire Viking, Samurai, or Medieval armor or weapons with the skulking wolf origin trait, players can easily access the Crucible tab and opt for Iron Banner during its availability. Every season, Guardians are presented with three chances to participate, although it should be emphasized that the specific dates vary with each newly released season.

Destiny 2's annual Olympic-themed event typically takes place in May, providing gamers with a thrilling two-week period filled with intense competition and an opportunity to collect prestigious medals. During this event, players representing the three classes - Hunter, Titan, and Warlock - engage in fierce battles to determine who will be crowned the champion of the year. What sets The Guardian Games apart from other events is its exclusive offering of an exotic machine gun named Heir Apparent, which can only be obtained during the competition. In addition to this coveted weapon, participants can also obtain a variety of Eververse cosmetics and a selection of powerful weapons to further enhance their gaming experience.

To participate in the competition, Guardians must first acquire a unique class item from Eva Levante. This item enables them to commence collecting Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Platinum medals, which can be deposited in The Tower. Guardians seeking superior rewards should focus on engaging in high-level content such as Raids or Trials. These endeavors are particularly favorable for those desiring exemplary weapon rolls or rare materials, as well as Guardians who wish to demonstrate their class domination.

4 Solstice

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4 Solstice

Destiny 2's annual event, Solstice, immerses players in the captivating realm known as The European Ariel Zone (EAZ), during the sun-kissed months of July and August. At the heart of this jubilant celebration lies a cornucopia of exquisitely crafted armor sets, bestowed upon Guardians as they embark on their Solstice journey. By completing an array of captivating objectives and engaging in thrilling activities, players have the opportunity to unlock cosmetic upgrades, or 'glows', for each individual piece of their coveted armor ensemble.

The gameplay loop of Solstice revolves around a variety of activities including Vanguard operations, Crucible matches, and Gambit matches, as well as the exclusive EAZ event. During these activities, Guardians must collect silver leaves, the Solstice currency, in order to progress. While it may initially be confusing, Bungie has taken steps to simplify and clarify the requirements for unlocking the glow on each armor piece.

3 Festival Of The Lost

The highly anticipated Festival of The Lost, the spookiest event on the Destiny 2 calendar, commences in late October as a heartfelt tribute to the fallen heroes within the Destiny universe. This exciting event entails engaging boss fights, indulging in delectable candy, and showcasing your creativity through cosplay. To partake in this thrilling celebration, Guardians are advised to approach Eva Levante to obtain their festival mask, which is of utmost importance throughout the entire event as it grants the ability to collect candy. Embrace this crucial item and immerse yourself in the Festival of The Lost experience.

Activities revolve around these candy consumables, which are obtained by defeating enemies in haunted lost sectors—modified versions of well-known secret areas. The pinnacle of these endeavors is a showdown with a headless menace, a powerful boss adorned with a pumpkin helmet, boasting impressive resilience and holding a plentiful stash of candy. Upon victory, Guardians can exchange their hard-earned treats for a variety of delightful rewards, such as weapons, an emblem, a unique Triumph Title, and other festive masks to proudly wear throughout the event.

2 The Dawning

Towards the end of the year, Guardians come together to indulge in a joyous celebration. They engage in various activities such as baking delectable treats, engaging in friendly snowball fights, and spreading holiday joy to everyone they encounter. Much like any other event in Destiny 2, the quest that accompanies this festive season kicks off with Eva Levante. She bestows upon Guardians a special item known as her holiday oven, which grants them the ability to create and bake extraordinary goods for the non-playable characters of the game.

Ingredients for these cookies can be obtained by defeating specific enemies and completing various activities, enabling enhanced baking and thus, greater rewards. The dawning in Destiny 2 offers a range of delightful sparrows, ships, and weapons, making it the ultimate way to immerse yourself in the holiday ambiance.

1 Crimson Days

Regrettably, Crimson Days has become a thing of the past. Among all the Destiny 2 events, it is the sole one that has been discontinued. Initially meant to kick off the new year, the arrival of Beyond Light expansion in 2020 led to Crimson Days being retired to make way for a grander occasion: The Guardian Games.

During Crimson Days, Guardians formed pairs and battled in the Crimson Doubles crucible mode, which was exclusive to the event occurring around Valentine's Day. However, it lacked originality as it recycled previous rewards in subsequent years, leading to the removal of Crimson Doubles and the indefinite suspension of the festival.

Despite the disappointment of Crimson Days becoming a mere memory, The Guardian Games have successfully filled the void, providing enjoyable rewards with each new hosting, as is typical of all Destiny 2 events.

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Platform(s) PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Xbox One, PC, StadiaReleased August 28, 2017Developer(s) Bungie See at Walmart