Every week, Bungie releases the “This Week at Bungie” (TWAB) blog post, a vital source of updates for Destiny 2 players, covering game changes, event announcements, and community highlights. The TWAB for May 22, 2025, appears to be a lighter update, as suggested by the community video title “Nothing Burger… Extra Fries,” indicating no major new announcements. However, it still provides valuable information on ongoing events, loot opportunities, known issues, and community engagement. Below, we explore the key points from this week’s TWAB, enriched with context to help Guardians make the most of their time in Destiny 2.
Rite of the Nine: A Deep Dive into the Dungeon Rotation
The Rite of the Nine is a limited-time event that revives three classic Destiny 2 dungeons—Prophecy, Spire of the Watcher, and Ghosts of the Deep—with updated mechanics and rewards. Launched on May 6, 2025, this event is free for all players and offers multiple difficulty modes (Explorer, Eternity, and Ultimatum) to cater to both newcomers and veterans. It serves as a prologue to the upcoming expansion, The Edge of Fate, and ties into the mysterious lore of the Nine, a shadowy group in Destiny’s universe.
Current Featured Dungeon: Ghosts of the Deep
From May 20 to June 3, Ghosts of the Deep is the featured dungeon. Set in the depths of Titan’s ocean, this dungeon challenges players with underwater environments and formidable enemies. During the week of May 27, players can benefit from increased rewards and weapon drops, making it an ideal time to farm for loot. The dungeon includes reprised weapons with new perks, such as the Gravity Well Origin Trait, enhancing their appeal.
Upcoming Dungeon Rotations
The TWAB outlines the schedule for the Rite of the Nine event:
- June 3–June 17: Prophecy dungeon, with increased rewards during the week of June 10. Known for its stunning visuals and unique mechanics, Prophecy takes players into a realm controlled by the Nine.
- June 17–June 24: All three dungeons (Prophecy, Spire of the Watcher, and Ghosts of the Deep) are available at any time and difficulty, with increased Nonary Manifold currency drops during the week of June 17.
- June 24–July 8: All dungeons remain available, with specific weeks offering increased currency rewards:
- Week of June 17: Spire of the Watcher
- Week of June 24: Ghosts of the Deep
- Week of July 1: Prophecy
- July 8–July 15: A “lootapalooza” event with increased currency rewards and weapon drops across all dungeons, plus a new way to spend Nonary Manifold currency.
This schedule provides ample opportunities for players to engage with their favorite dungeons and earn exclusive rewards, including Adept weapons and cosmetics.
Why Rite of the Nine Matters
The Rite of the Nine event not only offers exciting gameplay but also deepens the lore surrounding the Nine. By participating, players can earn powerful weapons and prepare for the narrative developments in The Edge of Fate, set to launch on July 15, 2025. The event’s accessibility ensures that all players, regardless of whether they own a Dungeon Key, can join in.
Last Chance for The Slammer (Adept)
This week is the final opportunity to obtain The Slammer (Adept), a Stasis Legendary Sword highly valued for its unique perks and versatility. As a Vortex Frame sword, it shares similarities with the popular Falling Guillotine, known for its high damage output and area-of-effect attacks.
Perks and Benefits
The Slammer (Adept) features the Eager Edge perk, which allows players to lunge forward when switching to the sword, enhancing mobility and enabling quick engagement in both PvE and PvP. The Cool Steel perk adds Stasis effects, such as freezing or slowing enemies, making it excellent for crowd control. These perks make The Slammer a top choice for boss damage and add-clearing scenarios.
Weapon Type Key Perks Availability
How to Obtain It
Players can earn The Slammer by completing Nightfalls, with the Adept version dropping from Grandmaster Nightfalls, which require a Power Level of 2020. After obtaining the sword, players can focus engrams at Zavala in the Tower using Glimmer, Vanguard Engrams, and Vanguard Ciphers (for Adept versions). With this being the last week in rotation, players should prioritize Nightfall runs before the weekly reset on May 27, 2025.
Known Issues: What to Watch Out For
Bungie has acknowledged several gameplay issues in Destiny 2, which may impact player experience. These issues are detailed on their Help page. Key issues include:
- Crystals from Rime-Coat Raiment not granting Devour with Feed the Void, affecting Warlock builds.
- Enhanced Recycled Energy perk not providing energy, disrupting ability-focused builds.
- Champ Title losing gilded status unexpectedly.
- Vendor dialogue overlap, causing audio confusion.
- Drowning Labyrinth quest steps 6 and 9 not completing for some players.
- Taken relic dropping below the surface in the Derealize mission.
- Shrieker bosses in Sundered Doctrine showing incorrect critical damage feedback.
- Ikora’s Drowning Labyrinth quest tracking issues.
- Tome of Want: A Primer quest stalling after steps 3 and 4.
- Memento shaders previewable on armor, which is unintended.
- Secant Filaments and Spirit of the Filaments not granting Devour with Facet of Protection.
Players are encouraged to report additional issues on Bungie’s Help Forums or follow updates on their Bluesky account.
Community Engagement: Celebrating Creativity
Bungie continues to foster a vibrant community by highlighting player creations and announcing engaging initiatives.
Speedrun Challenge
Bungie is planning a “Bungie Speedrun Challenge” to launch after The Edge of Fate on July 15, 2025. While details are still being finalized, this challenge will likely involve players competing to complete activities or dungeons in the fastest time possible, with potential rewards or recognition for top performers. This initiative promises to add a competitive edge to the community experience.
Festival of the Lost 2024 Ornaments
In preparation for Festival of the Lost 2024, Bungie has introduced Wizard-themed ornament sets available in the Eververse Store for Bright Dust or Silver:
- Titan: Cryptic Magus Set
- Hunter: Uncanny Conjurer Set
- Warlock: Eerie Thaumaturge Set
These ornaments offer a spooky, magical aesthetic, perfect for the Halloween-themed event, allowing players to customize their Guardians’ appearance.
Community Highlights
This week’s Artist of the Week is Angus, who created a composition titled “Team Brig,” showcasing a fireteam with a unique artistic flair. View the artwork here:
The Movie of the Week features a video of impressive throwing knife kills in Momentum Control, highlighting skillful gameplay. Watch it on X.
Why This TWAB Feels Like a “Nothing Burger”
The community video by Aztecross, titled “Nothing Burger… Extra Fries,” suggests that this TWAB lacks major new announcements, possibly due to its focus on ongoing events and minor updates rather than groundbreaking changes. This perception may stem from the absence of new content reveals or significant sandbox changes, especially with the upcoming The Edge of Fate expansion drawing attention. However, the TWAB still provides critical information for players looking to maximize their rewards and stay informed about game issues.
Looking Ahead
As Destiny 2 approaches The Edge of Fate, players can expect more substantial updates in future TWABs, potentially detailing new weapons, activities, or story developments. For now, the focus remains on leveraging the Rite of the Nine event and securing valuable loot like The Slammer (Adept). Stay tuned to Bungie’s News page for the latest updates.
Conclusion
The May 22, 2025, TWAB offers a snapshot of current Destiny 2 activities, emphasizing the Rite of the Nine event, last-chance loot opportunities, and community engagement. While it may not introduce major new content, it provides essential information for players aiming to optimize their gameplay. Guardians should seize the opportunity to farm Ghosts of the Deep and The Slammer (Adept) before the weekly reset and keep an eye on Bungie’s channels for updates on known issues and future events.
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