Hey Guardians, it’s time to gear up and plunge into the Hellmouth! Bungie flipped the switch today at 10 AM PT, bringing back the iconic Crota’s End raid from the original Destiny, fully revamped for Destiny 2. Crota, son of the Taken King, is once again chilling in the Hellmouth on Earth’s moon, just waiting for a proper face-off.
Twitch Drops and Rivals Add Spice to Crota’s End World First Race
Heads up, stream viewers—there’s loot up for grabs! In collaboration with Twitch Rivals, Bungie has activated Twitch Drops for the World’s First race. Net a unique emblem by watching Twitch Rivals or associated streamers for a solid two hours.
Key Details for Fireteams Aiming for World’s First
If your fireteam’s got eyes on that World’s First title, listen up:
- Contest Mode enabled for 48 hours
- Minimum Power Level of 1790 required for all encounters
- Complete Superior Swordplay Triumph to secure the World’s First title
- Triumph fails lead to automatic fireteam wipes
And oh, all six members of the ultimate fireteam get their hands on the World First title belts. No kidding!
Instant Loot with “Bottomless Pit” Quest
Early birds get the worm, or in this case, the Necrochasm Exotic Auto Rifle. Complete the Contest Mode of Crota’s End within 48 hours, snag the “Bottomless Pit” quest, and you’re golden.
Collectible Raid-Themed Merch Up for Grabs
Tick-tock, Guardians! Meet these deadlines and you can unlock some exclusive raid-themed Bungie Rewards:
- Raid ring by September 12th
- Raid pin, Raid poster, Swordbearer title pin all by November 28th
Hive Magic Fuels the Season of the Witch
Also in the pipeline is the Destiny 2 Season, Season of the Witch. Guardians will ally with Eris Morn to resurrect Savathûn and dive into Hive magic, all while stacking up cards for their Deck of Whispers.
A Glimpse at The Final Shape
Destiny 2: The Final Shape, is set to drop on February 27th, 2024. It promises to end the Light and Darkness saga by taking you straight into the heart of the Traveler.
Snag Pre-order Perks for Destiny 2: The Final Shape
Though not our focus, worth mentioning is that pre-orders for Destiny 2: The Final Shape are live. Score the Tessellation Exotic Fusion Rifle, Exotic emote, Exotic Ghost, and expansion emblem instantly when you pre-order the Annual Pass version. Plus, a discounted offer is live for PlayStation Plus members until September 5.
So, there it is, Guardians—Crota’s back, and he’s ready to see if you’ve got what it takes. Make your loadouts and lock in those fireteams; the Hellmouth’s not going to clear itself!
Bungie Reveals The Final Shape and Season of the Witch in Destiny 2
Platforms: PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Microsoft Windows
