New Nightfall: Challenges and Rewards Await

February 18, 2025 Update: Another week has rolled around in the world of Destiny 2, and with it comes a fresh slate of missions, challenges, and rewards to dive into. This time, players of Episode Heresy might find themselves facing a few more hurdles than usual, as pesky bugs have emerged, wreaking havoc by causing disruptions and halting some activities altogether.

But it’s not all doom and gloom. In a stroke of unexpected fortune, a new glitch seems to be working in favor of some players. This bug, tied to the Tomb of Want, has made it possible for fans to get their hands on certain Act 2 weapons from Episode Heresy prematurely. Players have reported seeing weapons like the void fusion rifle Afterlight, the kinetic grenade launcher Boondoggle Mk. 55, and the Anamnesis void bow making appearances earlier than anticipated.

As we approach Act 2’s official launch, Destiny 2 has undergone its regular weekly reset, introducing a batch of new content, including activities and rewards to keep players busy in the week ahead. Here’s a rundown of everything you need to know about what February 18 has brought to the game, from Nightfall challenges to Crucible modes.

Weekly Nightfall and Modifiers

This week’s striking challenge is the Legend PsiOps Battleground located in the Cosmodrome, with a lineup of advanced modifiers that promise to test your skills:

• Champions: Unstoppable and Barrier
• Hero Modifiers: Extra Shields with Solar, Void, and Arc elements.
• Galvanized: Combatants boast more health and resist stunning.
• Overcharge: When your subclass matches an active Surge element, your Shotgun and Kinetic Weapons pack an extra punch.
• Martyr: Expect hardier exploder units.
• Threat: Void looms large as the threat.
• Surge: Watch for Strand and Arc.

Master-level players will face additional challenges, like locked loadouts and more champions, ensuring they have a worthy adversary.

Episode: Heresy Challenges

Let’s take a look at what’s on offer for Week 3:

• Echoed Warnings Part 3: Completion required for Act 2 Part 3 of Echoed Warnings.
• Heretical Arsenal: Achieve 10,000 combatant defeats with Grenade Launcher final blows, with bonuses for Episode Heresy activities or Guardian wins.
• Dreadnaught Secrets: Uncover three secrets in the Nether.
• Shock Density: Rack up 1,500 combatant defeats with Arc or Void damage in the Nether, with bonus progress under certain boons.
• Violent Pulsations: Achieve 200 combatant defeats with Pulse Rifles, especially within Episode Heresy activities.
• Nether Expertise: Finish The Nether on advanced or expert difficulty.
• Principal Performance: Deliver 400 final blows using primary ammo in ritual activities.
• Iron Sharpens Iron: Complete 30 Iron Banner matches, with bonus points for victories.

Exotic Mission Rotation

Bungie has refreshed the lineup of exotic missions available to players. This week, take on the featured mission NODE.OVRD.AVALON for a chance at the elusive Vexcalibur Exotic Glaive.

Raid and Dungeon Rotation

This week’s featured content invites Guardians to tackle the Deep Stone Crypt and the Root of Nightmares raids. As for dungeons, the Prophecy and Warlord’s Ruin are up on the roster, ready for exploration.

Ritual Activities: Crucible and Gambit

For those looking to shake things up, engaging in ritual activities like Vanguard Strikes, Crucible, and Gambit can earn you extra rewards through the game’s Pathfinder system.

Xur Details

Destiny 2’s iconic merchant, Xur, has landed once more with a trove of gear to peruse. This week, among the highlights are the Karnstein Armlets for Warlocks and Young Ahamkara’s Spine for Hunters. Don’t miss out on your chance to add something unique to your collection before he disappears with the next reset.

Trials of Osiris

While the Trials of Osiris take a break this week, marking a shift in focus to the Iron Banner, competitive Guardians can still keep busy. Just remember, when the Trials return, Saint-14 will have more coveted rewards waiting as you ascend the ranks.

Stay tuned, Guardians. The universe of Destiny 2 continues to expand, offering new adventures and challenges at every turn. Whether you’re chasing exotic gear, tackling tough missions, or just want to explore, there’s always something on the horizon. Keep your eyes peeled for more weekly updates and join your fellow Guardians in writing your own legend among the stars.