The wait is almost over, Guardians! Destiny 2: Heresy, the latest Episode in the Light and Darkness Saga, launches on February 4, 2025, and it’s bringing a tidal wave of new content, challenges, and rewards. From the return of the Dreadnaught to a groundbreaking Star Wars collaboration, this update is packed with features that will redefine your Destiny 2 experience. Here’s everything you need to know.
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The Palindrome (Adept) BoostThis fan-favorite weapon, renowned for its exceptional performance in PvP activities, was last available in Season 13 as a Nightfall reward. Its comeback is set to invigorate your arsenal.
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Exalted Truth (Adept) BoostThis Void Adaptive Frame Hand Cannon, previously obtainable through flawless Trials of Osiris runs, now comes with an updated perk pool, though the specifics remain unknown at this time.
Star Wars x Destiny 2: A Galactic Collaboration
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In a stunning reveal during the Heresy Developer Livestream, Bungie announced a partnership with Lucasfilm Games to bring Star Wars-inspired content to Destiny 2. This collaboration introduces armor ornaments inspired by the Galactic Empire’s iconic troopers and royal guards. These stylish additions will let you channel the power of the Dark Side or the precision of the Empire as you battle the forces of darkness in Sol.
This crossover is likely to attract both Destiny 2 veterans and Star Wars fans, potentially bringing new players into the game. The armor sets could also influence the fashion meta, with players mixing and matching Star Wars-inspired pieces with existing Destiny 2 gear for unique looks.
The Nether: A New 3-Player Activity
One of the most exciting additions in Heresy is The Nether, a new 3-player activity set aboard the Dreadnaught. This activity takes inspiration from Shattered Realm and The Coil, offering a dynamic and replayable experience with randomized patrol zones, encounters, and objectives.
Key Features of The Nether:
- Boons: Stackable buffs that enhance your abilities or weapon damage. Choose wisely, as some boons may have negative side effects. For example, a boon might increase your ability regeneration but reduce your health regeneration.
- Limited Resources: Health regeneration is disabled, ammo drops are scarce, and revives are limited. You’ll need to strategize carefully to survive.
- Three Modes: Each mode offers a different focus, adding variety to the gameplay. Whether you prefer combat, exploration, or objective-based challenges, there’s something for everyone.
- Currency System: Everything in The Nether is a resource. Guardians have more health and shields but must manage their resources carefully. Ammo can be earned through specific actions, and revives are tied to tokens that can be replenished.
Tips for Tackling The Nether:
- Build Synergy: Focus on builds that maximize survivability and ammo efficiency. Weapons with ammo-generating perks, like Triple Tap or Fourth Time’s the Charm, will be invaluable.
- Team Coordination: Communication is key. Assign roles (e.g., ad-clear, boss DPS, support) to ensure your team can handle all encounters efficiently.
- Boon Strategy: Prioritize boons that complement your playstyle. For example, if you’re running a grenade-heavy build, look for boons that enhance ability regeneration.
New Weapons and Gear
Heresy introduces a wealth of new weapons, including Adept versions of Episodic gear with enhanced perks and mod compatibility. Here’s a breakdown of the standout additions:
Heretical Weapons
- Adamantite: The first support Strand Auto Rifle, capable of healing allies and spawning unraveling projectiles that track and damage enemies.
- Psychopomp: An Arc Grenade Launcher with the Rolling Storm perk, which grants Bolt Charge after final blows. Perfect for area denial and crowd control.
- Barrow-Dyad: A Strand Sub-Machine Gun that generates Blighted Seekers when fired and regenerates ammo rapidly when not in use.
- Lodestar: The first Primary ammo Trace Rifle, which fires a beam of Arc energy and Jolts enemies when its Arc Alignment meter is charged.
Reprised Weapon Sets
- Season of Arrivals Weapons: Cold Denial and other fan-favorite weapons are returning with updated perk pools and enhanced capabilities.
- Vault of Glass Weapons: The iconic raid’s weapons are being reprised with new perks and craftable options. Unlock their patterns to customize your loadout.
The introduction of support-focused weapons like Adamantite could shift the meta toward more team-oriented playstyles, especially in endgame activities like The Nether and Master raids. Additionally, the reprised Vault of Glass weapons with craftable options will likely become staples in many players’ arsenals due to their versatility and power.
Trials of Osiris Overhaul
The Trials of Osiris armor set has been redesigned with ancient, godlike themes, and the mode itself has been reworked to focus on wins and rewards rather than Flawless runs. This change aims to make the mode more accessible while still rewarding skilled players.
The Tablet of Ruin Artifact
The Heresy Artifact, Tablet of Ruin, is packed with powerful mods to help you tackle the Dreadnaught’s toughest challenges. Key mods include:
- Unstoppable Fusion: Stuns unshielded combatants with explosive payloads.
- Overload Machine Guns: Disrupts and exhausts targets, reducing their damage output.
- Hold the Line: Increases reload speed and stability for Machine Guns and Glaives when surrounded.
- Dreadful Finisher: Defeating powerful combatants with your finisher spawns Special ammo for you and your allies.
The artifact also introduces the new Exhaust keyword, which reduces the damage output of affected targets. This mechanic will be crucial for dealing with high-level enemies in Heresy.
Unstoppable FusionAiming down sights for a brief period with any Fusion Rifle you are wielding loads a powerful explosive payload that stuns unshielded combatants. | Overclock and LoadWhile you are amplified or have Bolt Charge, Arc weapons gain increased handling and reload speed. | Hold the LineWhile surrounded, Machine Guns and Glaives gain increased reload speed and stability; final blows heal you. | Dreadful FinisherDefeating powerful combatants with your finisher spawns Special ammo for you and your allies; defeated Subjugators, Tormentors, or Champions spawn more ammo. | Particle ReconstructionDealing sustained damage with Fusion Rifles or Linear Fusion Rifles partially refills the magazine from reserves and grants them bonus damage for a short duration against that target. |
Overload Machine GunsShots from Machine Guns you are wielding disrupt combatants, stunning them, delaying ability energy regeneration and exhausting them. Strong against Overload Champions. Additionally, Machine Guns are always overcharged when that modifier is active. Exhausted targets deal reduced outgoing damage. | Deep AlchemyWeapons with the Subjugation Origin Trait gain stability and reload speed for a short duration when hitting any target. These weapons are also overcharged when that modifier is active. | DielectricDefeating Arc debuffed targets grants Bolt Charge. BOOST: Rapidly defeating Arc debuffed targets spawns an Orb of Power and heals a small portion of health. | Maligned HarvestRapidly applying Volatile causes your next instance of Void weapon damage to create a weakening burst. | Elemental SuperchargerDefeating exhausted or severed targets with weapons that match your Super element grants Super energy. Exhausted targets deal reduced outgoing damage. Exhaust is applied by disrupting combatants or by weapons with the Psychohack or Subjugation Origin Traits. |
Piercing SidearmsYour equipped Sidearms fire shield-piercing rounds and stun Barrier Champions. Additionally, Sidearms are always overcharged when that modifier is active. | Volatile MarksmanRapid Void weapon precision hits and rapid Void weapon final blows grant Volatile Rounds. BOOST: Volatile detonations grant class ability energy. | King’s VestigeDefeating powerful Taken loads your weapon with Taken energy. The next time you fire, launch 3 Taken seeker rounds that disrupt and exhaust targets. Exhausted targets deal reduced outgoing damage. | FlashoverWhen you gain maximum Bolt Charge, you also become amplified. Lightning bolts deal more damage. | Heavy Ordnance RegenerationDealing sustained damage to targets with a Heavy Machine Gun or Rocket Launcher grants damage resistance and increases grenade and melee regeneration for a short duration. |
Anti-Barrier Sniper RifleSniper Rifles you are wielding fire shield-piercing rounds and stun Barrier Champions. Additionally, Sniper Rifles are always overcharged when that modifier is active. | Legend IncarnateWeapons with the Timelost Magazine Origin Trait gain bonus damage; these weapons are also overcharged when that modifier is active. | Disruptor SpikeImproves the effects of Exhaust and Sever, lowering a target’s damage output even further. Exhausted targets deal reduced outgoing damage. Exhaust is applied by disrupting combatants or by wepaons with the Psychohack or Subjugation Origin Traits. | Horde ShuttleDamaging unraveled targets with a weapon occasionally spawns a Threadling. | Defibrillating BlastStunning a Champion grants maximum stacks of Bolt Charge. Triggers an Arc bolt that heals you and jolts combatants that it damages. |
Unstoppable GlaiveGlaives you wield fire a powerful explosive payload that stuns unshielded combatants. Strong against Unstoppable Champions. Additionally, Glaives are always overcharged when the modifier is active. This perk will be enabled when you equip a weapon of the appropriate archetype. | Unraveling OrbsPicking up an Orb of Power or a Tangle grants Strand weapons Unraveling Rounds. | Photonic FlareDefeating an exhausted or severed target with Arc damage releases a blinding burst. Exhausted targets deal reduced outgoing damage. Exhaust is applied by disrupting combatants or by weapons with the Psychohack or Subjugation Origin Traits. | No BellRapid Glaive melee final blows grants Special ammo Glaives additional ammo. Blocking damage with Glaives increases their melee damage to targets. | Void FluxDefeating weakened targets with a Void weapon applies Volatile to nearby targets. Powerful targets increase the radius of the explosion. |
New Exotic Weapons
Barrow-Dyad
Get ready to wield one of the most visually striking Exotics ever created! The Barrow-Dyad, a Strand Submachine Gun, has already captured the attention of Guardians with its unique design—just check out the reactions from the reveal stream! While we’re keeping the acquisition method under wraps for now, trust us, it’ll be worth the effort. This Exotic generates Blighted Seekers as you fire, dealing additional damage to enemies, and boasts an incredibly fast ammo regeneration rate when not in use. It’s the perfect combination of power and efficiency.
Lodestar
Breaking new ground, Lodestar is Destiny 2’s first-ever Primary ammo Trace Rifle. This Season Pass Exotic fires a continuous beam of Arc energy from the hip or a concentrated burst when aiming down sights. Its unique Arc Alignment meter charges as you deal Arc damage, and once fully charged, a special reload overcharges the weapon, allowing your shots to Jolt enemies. It’s a game-changer for Arc builds and a must-have for any Guardian looking to electrify their arsenal.
Fragile Weapon Mods
Heresy introduces a new type of weapon mod called Fragile Weapon Mods. These mods offer unique perks that can be applied to Episodic weapons, adding new build options and enhancing your firepower. For example:
- Power of Resolve: Rapid hits with this weapon create Taken seeker projectiles, making it strong against Unstoppable Champions.
Tips for Optimizing Builds with Fragile Weapon Mods:
- Pair with Synergistic Weapons: Use Power of Resolve on fast-firing weapons like Auto Rifles or SMGs to maximize the frequency of Taken seeker spawns.
- Combine with Artifact Mods: Look for artifact mods that enhance the effectiveness of your chosen Fragile Weapon Mod. For example, Unstoppable Fusion pairs well with Power of Resolve for added crowd control.
Sundered Doctrine Dungeon Race
For competitive players, the Sundered Doctrine Dungeon Race is a must-watch event. Here’s what you need to know:
- Stream Coverage: Tune in to official streams on Twitch, YouTube, or TikTok to follow the action.
- Exclusive Emblems: Earn emblems like Trigonic Amber, Gloaming Dark, and Heretical Halation by watching or participating in the race.
- Trophies: The winning team will receive special trophies, adding an extra layer of prestige to the competition.
Fireteam Finder Updates
The Destiny 2 Companion app is receiving a major update to simplify the process of finding fireteams. New features include:
- Better Browsing: Browse all fireteams across activity types from a single landing page.
- Online Only vs. Allow Offline: Filter fireteams based on their join settings.
- Clan Tab: Easily join fireteams created by your Clanmates.
These updates will make it easier than ever to team up for raids, seasonal activities, and more.
Voiceover and Accessibility Updates
Due to the ongoing SAG-AFTRA strike, some voice lines in Heresy will be silent. However, Bungie has enabled subtitles by default and added customization options to ensure players don’t miss any narrative content. You can adjust subtitle size, color, background, and more in the Gameplay settings.
While the lack of voice lines is unfortunate, Bungie’s decision to prioritize subtitles and accessibility options demonstrates their commitment to delivering a polished experience despite external challenges. This approach ensures that all players, regardless of hearing ability, can fully engage with the story.
Revenant Bungie Rewards Recap
As Heresy approaches, don’t forget to check out the Bungie Rewards tied to the Revenant Episode. These include exclusive cosmetics and collectibles to commemorate your achievements.
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