Bungie has revealed exciting transformations for Destiny 2's upcoming Solstice event, coinciding with the latest expansion The Edge of Fate. While moving away from traditional seasonal models, the developers are introducing fresh weekly content through limited-time events and Portal updates to maintain player engagement between major releases.

Currently, Guardians are participating in Arms Week, a novel event spotlighting specific weapon types - with Hand Cannons taking center stage in this debut. Players can acquire unique weapons like the Phoneutria Fera, a shotgun-inspired hand cannon, alongside special Volatile Mods. This follows the recent World's First race for the Desert Perpetual Raid, building anticipation for the imminent Solstice celebration.

The 2025 Solstice event marks a departure from tradition, retaining the armor restoration system and glow effects while introducing premium beach-themed armor sets available through Eververse. New rewards include exclusive Ghost Shells and Holofoil weapons, offering fresh customization options for veteran players.

Revolutionary Solstice Gameplay Changes

Bungie is replacing the classic Bonfire Bash with innovative mechanics accessible through Destiny 2's Event Home feature. The highlights include:

• Solstice Scorched Crucible Playlist: A specialized PvP experience
• Rotating Solar Modifiers: Dynamic PvE enhancements in the Portal
• Hot Potato: Team-based Solar Flare mechanics
• Fired Up: Solar damage accumulation system
• Class Healing: Ability-based recovery options
• Igniter: Precision-based combustion effects

These changes come amidst Bungie addressing the Desert Perpetual raid cheating controversy, where illegitimate clears of the challenging Contest Mode raid prompted developer intervention and warnings about Code of Conduct violations.

The Edge of Fate Expansion Highlights

The new expansion introduces groundbreaking features:

• World Tiers: Customizable difficulty levels with corresponding rewards
• Kepler Exploration: A mysterious new destination with hidden human settlements
• Anomaly Powers: Unique destination abilities tied to Kepler's mysteries
• New Enemies: Vex Kobold drones and Fallen Corsair combatants

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