{"id":278579,"date":"2025-10-10T19:08:45","date_gmt":"2025-10-10T19:08:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/?p=157359"},"modified":"2025-10-10T19:08:45","modified_gmt":"2025-10-10T19:08:45","slug":"destiny-2-solstice-of-heroes-2021-event-is-now-live","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/arcader.org\/news\/destiny-2-solstice-of-heroes-2021-event-is-now-live\/","title":{"rendered":"Destiny 2 Solstice of Heroes 2021 Event is Now Live"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Guardians have persevered under a sky blanketed by the Endless Night. By trusting in each other and their new Eliksni allies, the Vex simulation has been overridden, expunged, crashed. With the Sun rising over the Last City once again, it\u2019s never seemed more appropriate to bask in the brilliant bravery that emboldens us even in the face of the most trying challenges. And so, it\u2019s time to celebrate. Solstice of Heroes has returned.<\/p>\n

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Everyone\u2019s Invited<\/h2>\n
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New players, veterans, Season Pass holders, or free players \u2013 no matter how you play Destiny 2<\/em><\/strong>,<\/a> Eva Levante invites you to join in on the festivities. Meet her near the Statue of Heroes in the Tower and begin your quest to unlock some of the most eye-catching armor in the game.<\/p>\n

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Your adventure will take you through the speed-running, high-flying landscape that is the European Aerial Zone and empower you with daily elemental buffs. Even if you took part in the celebration last year, there are a few new twists and Bungie Rewards in 2021 you\u2019ll want to check out.<\/p>\n

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Bright as the Sun<\/h2>\n
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A core part of the Solstice of Heroes experience is going on the quest for the Legendary glowing Solstice armor. Start by meeting with Eva Levante in the Tower and learning a little bit about what Solstice of Heroes is, and why it holds such importance to Guardians and citizens alike.<\/p>\n

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After getting acquainted with our herald of celebration, you\u2019ll walk away with a basic set of armor that you\u2019ll start to upgrade by playing a variety of activities. The armor goes through various stages of repair before reaching the Magnificent stage. When you complete this final level, a distinctive white glow will begin to emanate from the set.<\/p>\n

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European Aerial Zone<\/h2>\n
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One of the cornerstones of the Solstice event is the opening of the European Aerial Zone (EAZ). This limited-time (in more ways than one) activity pits players against the clock in a race to eliminate as many bosses as fast as possible. After the bosses are downed, then another race begins: a race for treasure.<\/p>\n

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Chests appear throughout the map and it\u2019s up to your three-player fireteam to cleverly navigate the landscape and claim the rewards before time runs out.<\/p>\n

New in 2021 are additional jump pads that increase the traversal options as well as an update that permanently displays where the treasure chests are located during the final portion of the race. In previous years, searching for them was a component \u2013 now, it\u2019s just about speed.<\/p>\n

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Elemental Buffs<\/h2>\n
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Regardless of what activities you enjoy, a rotating set of buffs will become available for the duration of the event. Each buff is based on one of the four elements in the game: Arc, Solar, Void, and \u2013 for the first time in Destiny \u2013 Stasis.<\/p>\n

Each day will feature one of these elements and challenge players to align their subclass to them to charge the associated buff. Combine the perfect build, loadout, and buff to melt through enemies (in the EAZ and out) without breaking a sweat.<\/p>\n