There’ a lot going down in the world of Guardians this week, as the development team look to kick off their latest event.
The Destiny 2 Dawning begins later today, with 5pm GMT launch time expected on PS4, Xbox One and PC.
It should be noted that this is the time for the Destiny 2 reset, meaning that all the usual events will be changing over around the sametime too.
This will include the following resets: Weekly Nightfall Strike, New Flashpoint destination, Personal Clan XP, New Treasure Maps, as well as Leviathan Raid Keys and progress.
The Dawning introduces snowball fights, the Mayhem in the Cold Crucible event, Milestones of Winter and the ability to send and receive gifts.
“The Traveler is awake. For Humanity, a new Golden Age has begun,” reads a Bungie blog post. “This year’s Dawning is unlike any other – it’s not just the renewal that a new year brings, but the dawn of something greater.
“Now more than ever, we must gather together in the Tower, at the Farm, and all across the system to give thanks. Our Light has returned – and it illuminates everything around us.”
Here’s more info from Bungie on some of the new festive content coming to the game today:
Snowball Fights
Guardians aren’t just arming themselves with weapons. There are snowball piles everywhere you look. In the Tower and at the Farm, you can tag your friends for bragging rights. In Strikes, you can blast an enemy with a snowball to stun them and deal big damage. Stay frosty out there.
Mayhem in the Cold
Keep your blood warm and your heart pumping in the Crucible. Mayhem is back, so your abilities recharge faster. Point values are cranked up enough to melt the ice. It’s anarchy—and it’s awesome.
Milestones of Winter
Engage in Crucible Mayhem or become legend in Strikes and you’ll be rewarded. Every week, complete a milestone for a Dawning engram. Get in the giving mood with new consumables that give rewards to everyone you’re playing with.
If there’s a specific Dawning item that you have your heart set on, Tess will refresh her inventory each week, enabling you to use your Bright Dust reserves for your holiday shopping. On one week or another during the three-week event, you’ll find every Dawning-themed exotic (ship, ghost, sparrow, emote) and every Dawning-themed legendary armor piece on her shelves.
Gifting and Receiving
Pick up a Dawning Gift Schematic from the Bazaar. Venture to other worlds and craft a unique gift for the vendors and agents you find in the Tower and beyond. Then, give the lucky recipient their gift and receive a gift in return. You can participate in the season of giving every day of the event.
Other Dawning additions include Milestones of Winter rewards and the ability to send and receive gifts.
“Engage in Crucible Mayhem or become legend in Strikes and you’ll be rewarded,” reads a Bungie blog post.
“Every week, complete a milestone for a Dawning engram. Get in the giving mood with new consumables that give rewards to everyone you’re playing with.
“If there’s a specific Dawning item that you have your heart set on, Tess will refresh her inventory each week, enabling you to use your Bright Dust reserves for your holiday shopping.
“On one week or another during the three-week event, you’ll find every Dawning-themed exotic (ship, ghost, sparrow, emote) and every Dawning-themed legendary armor piece on her shelves.”