This week at Bungie, we prepare for next gen.

It’s been a while since we last spoke. I mean, it hasn’t been too long. We took a quick week off for holiday, but we’re back to the grind. There’s a bit to catch up on. Since the last TWAB, new Exotics have been discovered throughout Europa. Banshee has found new memories. The Deep Stone Crypt has been infiltrated. A dinosaur was sent into space.

Quite a few of you have been asking about raid statistics. It’s always fun seeing how many players took on the challenge for a completion during the first week. We dug through our databases and found some fun stats to share, and we’re happily surprised by how many of you completed your first ever Jacket Quest.



A final fun fact: Over 979,680 Guardians unlocked The Lament since the quest went live. That’s a LOT of sword damage.

Now that we’ve covered the time that’s passed, let’s get back to business.

Earlier this week we kicked off our Game2Give Light Keepers charity initiative and, to no one’s surprise, the Destiny community has shown up in force. At the time of writing this TWAB, you’ve already raised above $450k, and we’re still in the first week! Our overall goal is to raise $2 Million, and we're well on our way.

If this is the first time you're hearing about our Light Keepers initiative, head over to the announcement article to learn more. We have a few incentives for you when donating, including emblems and a unique in-game Bungie Foundation ghost!



We also announced our charity milestone rewards, one of which you’ve already unlocked. In case you missed it, say hello to the concept art of our upcoming Dawning 2020 Titan universal Ornament.



If you’d like to chip in a few dollars for charity, head over this way to help out and donate. We have more Dawning concept art to share, and some lore readings from special guests once you break the $1 million donation mark!

• $250k – Dawning 2020 Titan universal ornament concept art (You've already smashed this milestone)
  
• $500k – Dawning 2020 Warlock universal ornament concept art
  
• $750k – Dawning 2020 Hunter universal ornament concept art
  
• $1 million – Dawning 2020 Legendary Reward preview
  
• Every $100k after reaching $1 million – Guest lore reading

For the full schedule of featured streamers, head on over to the Game2Give website to learn more.

Below the frozen tundra of Europa lies the Deep Stone Crypt. For decades it has remained dormant. Your fireteam cautiously approaches, weapons raised, and the final plan is set in motion. Unique rewards await those who can triumph in its enigmatic depths.



Tune-In Nov. 21 @ 10am PST and witness one team become legend.

Don't miss the 'Race To World First' featuring the all-new Beyond Light Raid: Deep Stone Crypt.

This week at Bungie, the Crow has found a new nest.

Hello, and welcome to the second TWAB of Beyond Light. We’ve got a bit to cover today, so we won’t spend too much time on introductions. Season of the Hunt kicked off proper on Tuesday. If you haven’t jumped in just yet, we have some wonderful web lore to get you prepared. I wasn’t mentally prepared for part 2...

IMMOLANT PT. 1 // IMMOLANT. PT 2

TWO DRINK MINIMUM

Wrathborn Hunts have begun. We still have the Deep Stone Crypt Raid, The Dawning, Trials of Osiris, Iron Banner, and more to look forward to over the course of the Season.

This week, we're talking through the raid race, an upcoming security feature, a charity initiative, Stasis tuning, loot, and more. Check out the full TWAB for more.

Entire planets have vanished. In the chaos that follows, Xivu Arath, the Hive God of War boldly moves to seize power. If left unchecked, she threatens a solar system already in turmoil. While investigating the growing threat, Osiris finds himself in need of help. Fortunately, a new – and yet familiar – ally known as the Crow joins you in the rescue...

GEAR & REWARDS



Gear, XP, rewards! Get the Season Pass and instantly unlock the new Seasonal armor set and new Exotic Shotgun, Duality. You also get an XP boost that speeds up your Seasonal ranks and engram unlocks.

THE HUNT BEGINS



Hive shrines are appearing throughout the system. The Spider has felt the effect of this disturbance and wants to strike a bargain. Work with him and the Crow to build a device that will draw Xivu Arath’s lieutenants out of hiding. Once constructed, upgrade your Lure, snare your prey, and challenge the Hive god.

FANG OF XIVU ARATH

Pulled from the jaws of a Hive God, the Fang of Xivu Arath increases your Power every time it’s upgraded. Unlock new Seasonal mods and choose new ways to customize your playstyle.

Three expansions. One epic bundle. Get the Destiny 2: Legendary Edition now at a 15% discount until December 1, 2020, 10 a.m. Pacific.  

Experience the epic sci-fi action of Destiny 2 and all of its expansions with Destiny 2: Legendary Edition. Create your Guardian and enjoy a cinematic storyline in an ever-evolving universe. Join your fellow Guardians for challenging co-op missions, or compete against them in a variety of PvP modes. The Legendary Edition includes the critically acclaimed expansions Forsaken, Shadowkeep, and Beyond Light, as well as access to the current Destiny 2 season: Season of the Hunt. Legendary Edition owners also get access to the Exotic Pulse Rifle “No Time To Explain” and its catalyst. 

Destiny 2: Legendary Edition contains the following:  




In a high-stakes prison escape, Uldren Sov and his eight Barons took out legendary Hunter, Cayde-6, and unleashed chaos across the Reef. Take justice into your own hands and venture into a new frontier filled untold mysteries and treasures. 




As the heroes of the Last City turn their attention to the frontiers of our galaxy, new Nightmares awaken from their slumber beneath the Lunar surface. Join Eris Morn and confront a sinister evil that poses a threat far beyond her understanding. 




The frontier of Europa holds many lost secrets, including the dark power of Stasis. Work with the mysterious Exo Stranger to harness this new power before Eramis, the Kell of Darkness, bestows it on her Fallen forces. Grow your arsenal, command Stasis, and go beyond the Light. 




Entire planets have vanished. In the chaos that follows, Xivu Arath, the Hive God of War boldly moves to seize power. If left unchecked, she threatens a solar system already in turmoil. Guardians will work to build a device that will draw Xivu Arath’s lieutenants out of hiding. Once constructed, upgrade your Lure, snare your prey, and challenge the Hive god. 

This week at Bungie, we launched Beyond Light.

No more waiting, Beyond Light has arrived! There was some turbulence at the start, but our team of experts worked the problem and remained vigilant in making sure Guardians were ushered through the queue and could safely touch down on Europa.

Millions of Guardians have answered Variks’ distress call and began to explore the icy moon. Secrets have been discovered, enemies have been vanquished, your quest for Exotic loot has begun. Whether you have already finished the campaign or are still eagerly awaiting for your chance to hop in for the first time this weekend, there is still a lot of great Destiny content ahead of you!

Speaking of new content, we just unveiled a new trailer for Season of the Hunt and a Season page to go with it. Check it out!



Season of the Hunt is live now, but it really gets going next week when the Season’s mission kicks off and Wrathborn hunts begin. Prepare to stop Xivu Arath from attempting to seize power with the help a familiar ally. Until then, don’t forget to grab the new Seasonal Artifact. Just try not to mess up Zavala's office while you’re in there.

https://www.bungie.net/en/Explore/Detail/News/49833.

Power takes a new form. Guardians will embrace the Darkness, command Stasis, and go deep into Europa, the newest destination in Destiny 2.



The frontier of Europa holds many lost secrets from the past, including the dark power of Stasis. Work with the mysterious Exo Stranger to harness this new power before Eramis, the Kell of Darkness, bestows it on her Fallen forces. Grow your arsenal, command Stasis, and go beyond the Light.

This week at Bungie, we’re beginning our descent to Europa.

Every release, we have a long conversation about what we should show players leading up to launch, and what we should leave for players to discover. We want to build up the sense of wonder as a new Season or expansion makes its approach without spoiling everything that’s coming. With just a week to go before launch, we’ve almost reached our destination.



Our Beyond Light Launch Trailer went live last week. A ViDoc, exploring Beyond Light and Season of the Hunt, is available for your viewing pleasure. We’ve released our Season of the Hunt calendar to help you plan out your days for the next few months.

All that’s left is a quick preview of patch notes and a maintenance timeline. After that, we leave the rest to you. Hit the jump for the full TWAB.

What a week. It started out with a brand new ViDoc showcasing Bungie developers giving you a behind-the-scenes look at what we’ve been cooking up from home. Now we’ll pause the TWAB for 15 minutes so you can go watch it in all its glory. Even if you already watched it, go watch it again. Don’t worry, we’ll wait on you.



That was your first look into Season of the Hunt, as well as a deeper dive into Beyond Light, Stasis, New Light, and our plans for Year 4. We also mentioned that most Seasonal content is going to be sticking around throughout the year and showed off a new calendar for Beyond Light and Season of the Hunt. Start writing these dates in your calendars, or I guess like - programming them into your virtual calendars. You do you.

We followed that up by pushing out the Beyond Light launch trailer this morning featuring some good vibes and a familiar soundtrack. It’s one of the last action-packed previews of Beyond Light you’ll get before it launches in less than a fortnight. We'll pause the TWAB one more time so you can watch it, but this is it. No more pauses after this!



We also have some important info on progression and economy changes, head to Bungie.net to read about them in the full TWAB.

This week at Bungie, we talk story and sandbox.

Before we kick this TWAB off, I have to ask: Have you watched the new story trailer for Beyond Light yet? No? While we aren’t going to dive deeply into spoiler territory between now and launch, this is the moment where we say it’s time for you to go dark if you're looking to experience the expansion with no knowledge of what's coming.

If you’re hungry, it’s time to dig in.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k6c6M0rKW7s

Eramis is on the warpath. Variks warns of catastrophe. The Exo Stranger has been waiting for you. A few extra details can be found on the Beyond Light: Story page on Bungie.net. Jump in if you’d like to know more.

Soon, you’ll be exploring Europa, in search of answers. Whether you be a lone wolf or part of a fireteam, we’ll leave that path for you to walk.

Now, let's shift focus to the sandbox, and how your arsenal will be tuned in Destiny 2: Beyond Light. Follow the link for more!