Summary

  • Bungie plans to overhaul Destiny 2's Trials of Osiris for Episode Heresy to improve its appeal and reward system.
  • The "flawless or bust" mechanic will be replaced, allowing players to reach the Lighthouse after 7 wins with better rewards for those who were on a streak.
  • To enhance gameplay, Bungie will focus on combat in Trials of Osiris by modifying Fireteam-Based Matchmaking and zone captures.

Bungie reveals major changes planned for Destiny 2's competitive PvP mode, Trials of Osiris when Episode Heresy launched in February. Originally a popular Destiny game mode, Bungie would eventually bring Trials of Osiris back to Destiny 2, following a less than successful attempt at creating a similar experience with Trials of the Nine.

Over the years, however, Trials of Osiris would continue to see declining interest and player population. Bungie would attempt a number of overhauls to Destiny 2's Trials of Osiris mode, including adding new weapons and even make it more rewarding and accessible through vendor updates. Unfortunately, it hasn't seemed to have a major effect on the game mode, so Bungie is attempting its most revolutionary evolution yet.

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In a dedicated blog update, Bungie revealed a massive overhaul coming to Trials of Osiris when Episode Heresy launches in Destiny 2, in an effort to make the game mode more appealing and fun to all players. In addition to making the mode more rewarding to play across the board, Bungie is looking to improve the gameplay to focus more on the combat rather than an objective. To that end, the studio is making improvements to Fireteam-Based Matchmaking and making zone captures not appear as soon, while being slightly longer to capture.

Destiny 2 Makes Lighthouse Runs Easier to Achieve

For Trials of Osiris, the ultimate reward was earning a visit to a simulation of the Lighthouse on Mercury for getting 7 wins in a row. With this update, Bungie is essentially ditching the "flawless or bust" mechanic and instead replace it with a system that takes Destiny 2 players to the Lighthouse after 7 wins in general. However, while 7 is still the target number, regardless of losses, players who achieve a winning streak can earn better rewards with 5 and above getting access to rare items like Ciphers, Ghost Shells, Flawless Emblems, and armor glows. Regardless, players of any skill can now get to the lighthouse to earn new gear, weapons, and even a new armor set.

With only a couple of weeks until Episode Heresy launches, Bungie has been fairly open with many of the changes on the way. Recently, the studio revealed substantial adjustments coming to Destiny 2's subclasses and abilities, including adding a new arc trait called Bolt Charge which will further lean into its momentum-based style of gameplay.

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Destiny 2
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Released
August 28, 2017
ESRB
T For TEEN for Blood, Language, and Violence
Developer(s)
Bungie
Publisher(s)
Bungie
Engine
Tiger Engine
Multiplayer
Online Multiplayer, Online Co-Op
Cross-Platform Play
PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One & Xbox Series X|S
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Dive into the world of Destiny 2 to explore the mysteries of the solar system and experience responsive first-person shooter combat. Unlock powerful elemental abilities and collect unique gear to customize your Guardian's look and playstyle. Enjoy Destiny 2’s cinematic story, challenging co-op missions, and a variety of PvP modes alone or with friends. Download for free today and write your legend in the stars.

An Immersive Story
You are a Guardian, defender of the Last City of humanity in a solar system under siege by infamous villains. Look to the stars and stand against the darkness. Your legend begins now.

Guardian Classes
Choose from the armored Titan, mystic Warlock, or swift Hunter.

Cross Save
yes
Expansions
Destiny 2: Forsaken, Destiny 2: Shadowkeep, Destiny 2: Beyond Light, Destiny 2: The Witch Queen, Destiny 2: Lightfall
Franchise
Destiny
Number of Players
1-6 (Co-Op)
Steam Deck Compatibility
no
Genre(s)
FPS
How Long To Beat
100+
X|S Optimized
YES
PS Plus Availability
Essential, Extra, & Premium (The Witch Queen)
OpenCritic Rating
Mighty