Destiny 2: Solstice of Heroes returns August 11, lasts a month

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What you need to know

What you need to know

Destiny 2is a popular first-person shooter from Halo creator Bungie. It’s getting a massive “Solstice of Heroes” event on August 11 that lasts until September 8. The developer said the following about the famed event’s return.

The annual event is coming back next week and is free for all Destiny 2 players. Rise to the challenge with the return of the European Aerial Zone and take on your foes before setting out in search of treasure chests filled with rewards. There’s also glowing Legendary armor sets and ways to earn Powerful gear with Solstice Key Fragments. For Guardians collecting Moments of Triumph achievements, two additional achievements will be available to unlock. With access to Bungie Rewards, there will be two new rewards starting next week. Stay tuned for a special purchasable reward along with the Solstice of Heroes music track you can earn for free.

If you’ve been looking for another way to hit Level 1060, this might just be it.

What do you think of Destiny 2 as it stands now? Let us know. The game is joiningXbox Game Passin September, with the next expansion hitting the service in November.

The Darkness has arrived

Shadowkeep is the latest Destiny 2 expansion, bringing players a terrifying new adventure against the Hive and sees the arrival of a mysterious, fear-inducing threat.

It’ll last you a couple of months

Xbox Game Pass gives you access to over 200 games for one monthly fee. Xbox Game Pass Ultimate also adds Xbox Live Gold to the package so you can play online with your friends.

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