Within the lengthy historical past of Future as a franchise, there’s all the time been one characteristic of the sport that brings gamers collectively from internationally. Raid races.
Ever since The Vault of Glass again in 2014, players have raced or tuned in to look at streams of gamers trying to turn out to be the first-ever to clear the hardcore endgame exercise, and Future 2’s The Fringe of Destiny enlargement continues the pattern with the brand new raid, The Desert Perpetual. One crew of six Guardians will “turn out to be legend” and earn bragging rights and unique loot as the one crew to turn out to be first on this planet to complete The Desert Perpetual. Prime streamers and Future 2 gamers might be logging on and participating, however you, too, can accomplish that by enjoying when the raid goes stay on July 19 at 12pm CT. In the event you can’t watch or play, however need to keep within the loop on who’s profitable, maintain it locked proper right here for our stay weblog down beneath. Buckle up and prepare for what must be an thrilling day of Future 2 raiding. Who’s profitable Future 2 ‘The Desert Perpetual’ Raid Race? Picture through Bungie The Desert Perpetual Raid Race Reside weblog 7:40pm CT: TheSnazzzyRock’s crew made it to the ultimate encounter and subsequently blocked his stream from displaying his gameplay…however right here’s what the superior encounter appears like. Its identify is Koregos, The Worldline. 7pm CT: The following huge second on this race might be whoever finishes their third boss. As of now, it seems that none are tremendous near cracking it. This could possibly be a protracted night time. 6:52pm CT: aTides and Indebted have joined the third boss occasion. And spherical and spherical we go. Who would be the first to succeed in the ultimate boss? 6:35pm CT: The teams who’re on boss three have hit a wall once more, trying to determine DPS part after which as soon as once more maximize their injury to attempt to kill the Vex in query and make it to the ultimate boss. Screenshot by Destructoid 6:20pm CT: Vendetta has joined the fray after their second boss kill. There at the moment are a minimum of 4 groups on the third boss of the raid. 6:02pm CT: LlamaD2 and their crew have cleared the second boss now. The third boss nonetheless stays a hurdle, with the ultimate boss awaiting past. 5:55pm CT: Tyraxe and Parabellum have cleared boss two. They be a part of TheSnazzzyRock and Staff Nut on boss three. 5:50pm CT: That is the place the raid winners are discovered. When the battle will get robust, once you’re wiping once more for the third hour in a row, you need to maintain your psychological straight in an effort to keep on prime of the duty at hand. It’s not simple. 5:35pm CT: In response to evanf1997, this raid race’s size has now surpassed the size of each Leviathan and Deep Stone Crypt races. And there’s nonetheless fairly a option to go. 5:30pm CT: There’s not a lot to report on at present, because the groups proceed to make their manner by this lithmus check of gaming prowess. TheSnazzzyRock remains to be one of many solely groups we all know of which have cleared two fights. I did simply discover that the ultimate boss for this raid leaked hours in the past earlier than Bungie banned the individual accountable, and it looks as if this race received’t be ending shortly. 5:15pm CT: 4-time world first squad Elysium simply cleared their first boss and are transferring on to the second, whereas Datto and Math Class are nonetheless caught on the primary boss of the raid. It’s robust out right here. 5:05pm CT: Whereas TheSnazzzyRock fights their third boss, Epoptes, the wrestle continues for many different squads who’re nonetheless caught on both the second or first battles. 4:50pm CT: Over 155,000 viewers are tuned in to Future 2 on Twitch because the raid race wears on, with prime channels together with Aztecross (35,000) and Datto (19,000). 4:40pm CT: BREAKING NEWS! A brand new contender approaches as a minimum of one crew has cleared boss two. TheSnazzzyRock and “Staff Nut” (yeah) have superior previous their second encounter and brought the lead within the race! One boss stands between them and the mysterious fourth pathway and assumed remaining boss, however each different crew is sizzling on their heels. 4:35pm CT: Mr. Kackis is right. These bosses all have very, very excessive well being swimming pools in Contest Mode, and that’s the place the majority of the issue appears to be for all groups concerned. 4:30pm CT: The raid race rages on as gamers are slowly however absolutely doing an increasing number of injury towards their bosses whereas attempting to get that second clear, with a really fascinating association of weapons getting used throughout the completely different encounters, every part from Contact of Malice to Finality’s Auger. On a private notice, I’ve raided and raced a number of occasions earlier than, and the important thing factor to recollect for these groups right here is to stop getting pissed off because the night time wears on and managers refuse to fall. Avoiding tilt is a vital a part of being a raid racer, particularly because the clock ticks and also you’re trying to be the primary to complete. There are nonetheless no clear leaders as so many groups are caught on boss two. 4pm CT: We’ve reached the 4 hour mark of the raid. You continue to hanging in there? These are rookie numbers, however we’ll see if there’s a “eureka” second in these boss fights the place groups begin to roll and make huge progress quickly. As of now, it’s simply loads of second boss encounters and plenty of, many extra groups nonetheless on the primary boss. 3:45pm CT: This raid race is exclusive in that groups are combating three completely different bosses all of sudden, and the fights are all fairly completely different from each other. One combat could also be simpler than one other for one crew, and vice versa. However with the massive group of round 10 groups who’ve completed one combat now caught on their second combat, it might be some time earlier than we see any progress. Basically, it appears like most groups on their second encounter at the moment are again at sq. one in terms of determining DPS part earlier than even studying how one can maximize injury. 3:30pm CT: An increasing number of groups have cleared their first encounter, making a logjam of squads who’re all principally in the identical spot within the race. One factor to notice, although, is that this raid has not but had any puzzle-heavy fights, and it’s all been purely about unlocking DPS part after which maximizing injury. 3:25pm CT: Bungie taunts the racers as soon as extra as we now have unconfirmed stories that gamers on their second encounter are combating towards extra provides in the identical boss combat that others had of their first try on the identical boss. Whoa. Your Mild Fades Awayagain— Future 2 Staff (@Destiny2Team) July 19, 2025 3:20pm CT: The spectator motion has entered a lull because the groups sweat and grind, however every squad studying extra about new encounters with every wipe means we could possibly be minutes away from a second boss clear any second. I’m additionally very enthusiastic about realizing how a lot information every crew is studying about their new encounters, contemplating the DPS strategies have gotten broadly recognized by these watching. 3:11pm CT: A number of different groups, together with one led by Salvation’s Edge race winner Haminator100, have additionally crushed their first boss and are onto a second encounter. There’s now no clear chief but once more. Screenshot by Destructoid through MultiTwitch.television 2:57pm CT: Three hours into this race, right here’s the place we’re. All_The_Players and Vendetta has cleared the Iatros boss combat and have moved on to Epoptes, so they’re at present within the lead. As soon as finished, the third boss, Agraios, will should be cleared. The important thing right here might be how a lot intel from different streams and boss fights the groups are attending to see how shortly they’ll clear the second and third fights to maneuver on to the ultimate boss. This implies the following fights may go faster, however groups may simply as simply get caught on the others. 2:50pm CT: Yep, ATP and Vendetta have now moved on to Epoptes, that means the three bosses we’ve seen seemingly should be cleared earlier than anybody can transfer on to the assumed fourth and doubtlessly remaining combat. 2:40pm CT: Judging by earlier races, the boss clears must be coming quick and arduous now. ATP is within the lead, transferring ahead by the raid as different groups proceed to try to clear their first encounters. 2:31pm CT: Oh my God. All_The_Players and Vendetta has cleared Iatros proper on the final second, after which wiped. However it seems that they acquired the brand new checkpoint and have moved on. “Unsure Future” is now the brand new goal and ATP has formally taken the lead. 2:20pm CT: A few groups have gotten very near clearing, however as soon as the third injury part ends and Enrage kicks in, it’s principally over. This can be a wrestle for everybody concerned, however at this level it takes completely good execution to take down the bosses because of Contest Mode’s issue. 2:15pm CT: We’ve reached the purpose of this primary encounter the place a crew can lock in and clear the combat at any minute. However with three completely different first bosses, every part else is fully up within the air. 2:10pm CT: Groups are getting very inventive in terms of optimizing their DPS output, looking for the proper combo of weapons and skills to soften the HP bar on every boss. You actually should throw every part you’ll be able to on the enemy to deal sufficient injury. That is some enjoyable stuff. 2:06pm CT: As all the time, Bungie is watching on stay from their HQ as Guardians wrestle and undergo by the race. 2:05pm CT: SO shut. The boss reached Enrage and ATP and co. have wiped, however that’s the closest we’ve come to a boss clear to date. 2pm CT: We’re two hours in now, and groups are fairly persistently reaching DPS part, and now everybody remains to be simply attempting to determine how one can deal probably the most injury as shortly as potential. All_The_Players and co. have pulled out Legend of Acrius and Lord of Wolves to DPS Iatros and are near clearing. Screenshot by Destructoid through Twitch.television/aTides 1:55pm CT: mariomonk and co. haven’t even been capable of attain 50 p.c injury after two phases, making a three-phase completion appear out of attain for the time being. However as groups proceed to maximise DPS, this may change all through the day. 1:45pm CT: Streamer aTides has discovered DPS part towards Agraios. However almost two hours into the raid, one can solely marvel what occurs as soon as the squads are capable of defeat their respective bosses. I’m assuming they are going to then transfer on to one of many different two, needing to clear all three earlier than transferring on to both the following part of the raid and even the ultimate boss. However that’s simply conjecture. 1:35pm CT: It’s tough to maintain up with how groups are gaining progress on these fights since a number of squads have their microphones muted and their screens blurred so we will’t see precisely what buffs or debuffs are getting used. It’s all part of the aggressive nature of the race. For now, groups are nonetheless attempting their finest to maximise their DPS towards the bosses. 1:20pm CT: ATP has reached the Enrage timer on Iatros, which implies there may be simply three injury part home windows to clear the boss. That is going to take good execution. A lot of the groups who’ve reached injury have been towards Iatros, whereas Apoptes and Agraios nonetheless appear to be giving the opposite groups issues. 1:15pm CT: In the event you’re simply becoming a member of the race, welcome! We have now solely simply now seen our first injury part by mariomonk and their crew towards Iatros, Inward-Turned, a Wyvern enemy. MrFruit has additionally reached injury, as has All_The_Players, so we’re lastly seeing progress. One a part of the battle has been cracked. Now it’s all about doing that once more, surviving, and dealing sufficient injury to clear the combat. 1:10pm CT: Over one hour into this raid race, and everybody remains to be struggling to determine the DPS mechanic on each boss. If the groups have scouts taking a look at different bosses to attempt to work out mechanics, they may finally relay it to them to make subsequent battles simpler. However for now, we’re within the very early phases of the raid. Screenshot by Destructoid through Twitch.television/Saltagreppo 12:55pm CT: For Epoptes, we’re coping with flashing symbols on a wall that appear to correspond to symbols which might be on the defend of a significant Vex enemy. There’s additionally a number of completely different buffs popping up, enemies referred to as Magistrates, and an entire lot of confusion as groups proceed to kind out the mechanics almost one hour into the raid. 12:45pm CT: One factor I do know for certain to date? This boss combat music is one more OST banger. Future 2 by no means misses in terms of the soundtrack. 12:40pm CT: Right here’s my perspective, watching together with a number of squads as they wrestle to determine boss mechanics whereas additionally attempting to remain alive because the enemies are at a better base energy. Screenshot by Destructoid through MultiTwitch.television 12:35pm CT: Studies are coming in that the beginning areas of the raid have separate instructions to enter, doubtlessly 4, so it appears as if the fourth could also be unlocked after the three bosses we’ve seen are defeated. 12:30pm CT: We’re half-hour in to this race and with three completely completely different boss fights, groups are all determining how one can enter DPS part on their encounters. Looks like we’ll be in for a protracted one right this moment. 12:24pm CT: Even the official raid watch-along stream hosted by evanf1997 is having a tough time maintaining with the three completely completely different fights. We’re in uncharted territory to date. 12:17pm CT: Properly, that is going to be tough to trace. Three completely different first boss encounters, three completely different units of mechanics to study. This may make it tougher to trace who’s within the lead, a minimum of till bosses are felled. Looks as if there’s Iatros, Apoptes, and Agraios for the three completely completely different fights. Screenshot by Destructoid through Twitch.television/Gigz 12:13pm CT: It seems that the three completely different bosses are in several areas, so it’s potential that this raid is just like D2’s first raid, Leviathan, which had completely different encounters relying on which route you go. That is wild already. 12:10pm CT: What’s going on? Gigz has reached the primary encounter and it’s a boss named Epoptes, Lord of Quanta, whereas Saltagreppo is at an encounter with a unique boss named Agraios, Inherent. And now All_The_Players has a unique boss, too, named Iatros, Inward-Turned. Ohh, we’ve acquired some huge Bungie nonsense already. 12:05pm CT: To nobody’s shock, The Desert Perpetual has an aesthetic purely impressed by The 9 and its acquainted locales from a number of different actions in Future 2’s previous, comparable to Trials of The 9. Sounds and appears like Maya Sundaresh is as much as no good as nicely, so count on the Vex to characteristic closely. 12:00pm CT: The race has begun! Might the perfect crew win. 11:50am CT: 10 minutes to go till we start. One other concern I’ve is…simply how a lot will Kepler mechanics like Matterspark, Relocator, and Mattermorph be used on this raid, if in any respect. Matterspark is near-universally disliked, so if it’s an enormous necessity in The Desert Perpetual, the reactions might be enjoyable to witness. 11:40am CT: Future legend Datto has a Guardian-themed V-Tuber mannequin?! How cool is that? Screenshot by Destructoid through Twitch.television/Datto 11:30am CT: Because the streamers and their groups all make last-minute preparations and bounce across the Tower, pontificate: the place are you watching from? Will you be collaborating? Hit up the feedback part beneath, Guardians. 11:14am CT: Talking of Salvation’s Edge, that raid race’s winner Staff Parabellum might be trying to repeat right this moment, whereas Saltagreppo and Clan Elysium will look to increase their file and win their fifth race. 11:01am CT: One factor to regulate right this moment as we get began is server stability. Gamers have been having points with servers and the sport itself soft-locking in particular encounters and actions, so let’s hope the raid is clear. Additionally, how lengthy will we go? Final 12 months’s Salvation’s Edge raid that got here with The Remaining Form had a race that went nicely into the morning hours of the next day. For my sake, I hope it is a fast one! July 19, 2025, 10:50am CT: Good morning, players, Guardians, and pricey readers. It’s probably the most great day of every 12 months in Future 2. It’s time for a brand new raid. Get able to lock in and watch as groups internationally try and win the title of world first What’s Contest Mode in Future 2? In Contest Mode for The Desert Perpetual, Guardians are capped at 100 Energy. Which means something larger than 100 Energy will default to the cap quantity, thus guaranteeing huge issue as enemies will progressively turn out to be larger Energy ranges all through every encounter. Each participant that completes the raid throughout Contest Mode might be granted the raid’s unique weapon. As soon as Contest Mode ends on July 21, Energy benefits might be enabled as soon as once more. Disabled gadgets To make sure aggressive integrity, a number of gadgets are disabled all through Contest Mode. Weapons Outbreak Perfected Third Iteration Choir of One Icebreaker Barrow Dyad Hierarchy of Wants Grand Overture Armor and Mods Temporal Tracker Weapon Mod Temporal Blast Seasonal Weapon Mod Temporal Armaments Seasonal Weapon Mod Temporal Adapter Seasonal Weapon Mod Temporal Loader Seasonal Weapon Mod Miscellaneous Bounty and Weapon Leveling Development for Combatant Kills Raid Race rewards Picture through Bungie Anybody who completes the raid throughout Contest Mode (ends on July 21 at 12pm CT, 48 hours after it begins), will earn the unique emblem Timeline’s Blade. Anybody who completes the raid at any level will obtain the symbol Third Unknown, pictured above. The winners will obtain particular rewards together with a world first raid race championship belt. Bungie may also promote a particular jacket, bag, and pin for anybody who hyperlinks their Bungie account to the Bungie Retailer and completes the raid, as a part of the Bungie Rewards system. Picture through Bungie The Desert Perpetual loot pool Information mines reveal that the raid’s unique might be a Strand rocket launcher, however there may be additionally an auto rifle, fight bow (new crossbow weapon archetype), fusion rifle, rocket launcher, sniper rifle, and submachine gun in terms of legendary weapons, together with unique armor units for every class. Extra about which encounters drop which piece of drugs might be revealed as gamers progress by the raid. Raid race streams to look at Bungie is partnering with a number of streamers throughout completely different languages and areas who might be internet hosting watch events for the race, together with the developer internet hosting a pre-show starting at 11:45am CT. Particular person participant views may also be discovered within the Future 2 Twitch listing, that includes prime streamers and raid racers trying to win their first race. Others might be trying to turn out to be two-time, three-time, and even four-time winners. Listed here are some prime streamers to look at (extra might be added all through the day):
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