Bungie has officially revealed the details for Destiny 2’s Solstice 2025 event, and it comes with big changes, new loot, and a summer-inspired twist. This annual celebration has always been about upgrading glowing armor and tackling unique activities, but this year, Bungie is shaking things up with beach-themed cosmetics, ocean-style weapons, and revamped event mechanics.
Destiny 2 Solstice 2025 Start and Duration
The Solstice event kicks off on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, and runs for two weeks, ending on Tuesday, August 19, 2025. Guardians have this limited window to earn exclusive gear, level up event armor, and collect cosmetic rewards before it disappears until next summer.
Key Start Times by Region:
- PT: 10:00 AM
- ET: 1:00 PM
- GMT: 5:00 PM
- CEST: 7:00 PM
Major Changes to the Solstice Event
Unlike previous years, Bonfire Bash will not return as the main seasonal activity. Instead, Bungie is introducing rotating Solar-themed modifiers to Portal PvE activities and a Solstice Scorched Crucible playlist in the Crucible.
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New Solar Modifiers
Players will face familiar enemies under the heat of Solar-powered effects, designed to add variety and encourage creative loadouts:
- Hot Potato – Defeated enemies drop Solar Flares. Passing them to teammates increases their damage.
- Fired Up – Solar kills and damage build a heat meter; once full, weapons trigger Solar explosions.
- Class Healing – Using your class ability heals you.
- Igniter – Precision hits against scorched enemies trigger ignitions.
The Hot Potato modifier will remain a constant in matchmaking, while others rotate daily.
Solstice Scorched Crucible
The Crucible gets its own summer chaos with the Scorched playlist, allowing Guardians to use Scorch Cannons across Clash, Control, and Rift modes. Charging the cannon after firing adds explosive area damage, making this mode a lighthearted but explosive PvP diversion.
New Weapons with Ocean-Inspired Holofoil Designs
Solstice 2025 introduces three new event weapons, all featuring a shimmering, ocean-wave holofoil aesthetic:
- Festival Flight – A Strand Area Denial Grenade Launcher, ideal for crowd control and splash damage setups.
- Yeartide Apex – A Solar Lightweight Submachine Gun, perfect for scorch-focused builds and rapid PvE clearing.
- Fortunate Star – A Void Precision Frame Bow, offering elemental synergy with perks like Dragonfly, Repulsor Brace, and Destabilizing Rounds.
Each weapon also has a “Holofoil” variant with a unique ocean-inspired animation, and event origin traits (like Dreamwork or Text Balance Stock) make them even more desirable for collectors and PvE players chasing strong rolls.
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Beach-Themed Armor Sets and Bonuses
Beach-Themed Armor Sets and Bonuses
The highlight of Solstice 2025 is the new beach-themed armor sets for each Guardian class. Bungie leans into a playful summer style:
- Titan – Bright swim trunks with inflatable shoulder pads.
- Warlock – Tropical robe designs with floral patterns.
- Hunter – A sleek wetsuit with wave-inspired decals.
Beyond the look, this Solstice armor offers set bonuses for the first time:
- Two-piece bonus: Solar weapons gain temporary flinch resistance, handling, and reload speed after receiving healing.
- Four-piece bonus: Rapid Solar final blows heal the wearer, creating aggressive sustain builds for PvE.
Players can enhance these sets through the Event Home, unlocking glowing ornaments once fully upgraded.
Rewards, Guardian Ranks, and Event Home
The Event Home hub makes tracking progress and rewards simple:
- Free rewards: A unique emblem, a Ghost Shell, and the new holofoil weapons.
- Tiered weapon and armor purchases depend on Guardian Rank:
- Tier 2 – Rank 5
- Tier 3 – Rank 7
- Tier 4 – Rank 9
Bungie notes that most players may not reach Rank 9 naturally, so leveling up before the event is essential for Tier 4 rewards like god-roll weapons and high-stat armor.
Event Cosmetics Beyond Armor:
- Megalodasher shark-shaped Skimmer vehicle
- Chef-themed Ghost Shell
- New Sparrows and ships
- Summer-themed shaders and emotes via Eververse
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Why You Should Play Destiny 2 Solstice 2025
Solstice 2025 is more than just a seasonal grind—it’s a mix of style and function:
- Earn exclusive beach-themed armor with gameplay bonuses
- Chase three new event weapons with Holofoil variants
- Experiment with rotating Solar modifiers in PvE
- Dive into Scorched Crucible for chaotic PvP fun
- Collect cosmetics and Tier 4 rewards through Guardian Rank progression
This year’s event blends summer vibes with Solar-powered gameplay, giving Guardians a reason to return to the Tower, upgrade their armor, and surf into battle before the event ends.
