Within the lengthy historical past of Future as a franchise, there’s at all times been one function of the sport that brings gamers collectively from internationally. Raid races.
Ever since The Vault of Glass again in 2014, avid gamers have raced or tuned in to observe streams of gamers making an attempt to develop into the first-ever to clear the hardcore endgame exercise, and Future 2’s The Fringe of Destiny enlargement continues the development with the brand new raid, The Desert Perpetual.
One workforce of six Guardians will “develop into legend” and earn bragging rights and unique loot as the one workforce to develop into first on the earth to complete The Desert Perpetual. High streamers and Future 2 gamers shall be logging on and collaborating, however you, too, can accomplish that by enjoying when the raid goes reside on July 19 at 12pm CT.
If you happen to can’t watch or play, however need to keep within the loop on who’s profitable, hold it locked proper right here for our reside 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?
The Desert Perpetual Raid Race Reside weblog
- 1:12am CT: Oh no. Indebted acquired the boss into ultimate stand, however two members died throughout that section they usually had been unable to complete off the boss’s HP bar. They wiped and have to start out over once more.
- July 20, 12:10am CT: It’s occurring. Indebted is on ultimate DPS section.
- 11:50pm CT: Wow, aTides and Indebted appear to have it found out. They had been one DPS section away from going into ultimate stand, however wiped. It looks like they’re very shut.
- 11:25pm CT: aTides has turned the stream again on, they usually and others are studying how you can DPS and maximize injury. The ultimate boss is slowly being conquered. A winner might be topped quickly.
- 11:05pm CT: mariomonk, Saltagreppo, and LlamaD2 at the moment are on the ultimate boss as nicely, providing a second view on the boss.
- 10:55pm CT: The DPS section could be very cool. Koregos is a big Vex Harpy that opens up and the Guardians should climb on high of it, expose its core, after which deal large injury to it to take down its well being. This complete raid appears nicely made. Parabellum hasn’t fairly found out how you can DPS but, and it’s unclear how far alongside the opposite squads within the battle are with the boss.
- 10:09pm CT: Right here’s a sneak peek of the boss’s injury section from Haminator100’s stream. They went again to hiding their display shortly after.
- 10pm CT: 9 hours into the raid, we’ve got one stream out there for watching the ultimate boss, and Tyraxe’s chat is blowing up with assist from viewers who’re gracious that Staff Parabellum are streaming their POV whereas others have their screens blocked. There’s no telling how far alongside the opposite groups are on this battle.
- 9:50pm CT: Some excellent news possibly? Tyraxe and Parabellum (world first for Salvation’s Edge raid) have made it to Koregos, and it seems as if they won’t be hiding their display. Rating! At the least we will watch alongside now, at the least in the interim.
- 9:10pm CT: Okay, that is getting ridiculous. One other workforce has joined the ultimate boss battle and are additionally blocking their screens. They’re being aggressive and need to win, I perceive that, however as a viewing expertise, this isn’t ideally suited. It’s now principally inconceivable to see who’s “profitable” the race at any given time till a winner is topped.
- 8:55pm CT: We’ve motion as soon as extra. aTides and co. have now gotten to the ultimate boss and seen that “wow” second seen beneath. The race is on…however aTides, too, is hiding their display. Oof.
- 8:20pm CT: Sadly, we’re now in the dead of night in the interim in terms of the ultimate boss since Snazzzy blocked their display. Nonetheless ready on different groups to succeed in the identical encounter. Right here’s how the stream at the moment seems to be.
- 7:40pm CT: TheSnazzzyRock’s workforce made it to the ultimate encounter and subsequently blocked his stream from displaying his gameplay…however right here’s what the superior encounter seems to be like. The boss’ title is Koregos, The Worldline.
- 7pm CT: The following large second on this race shall be whoever finishes their third boss. As of now, it seems that none are tremendous near cracking it. This might be a protracted night time.
- 6:52pm CT: aTides and Indebted have joined the third boss celebration. 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, making an attempt to determine DPS section after which as soon as once more maximize their injury to try to kill the Vex in query and make it to the ultimate boss.
- 6:20pm CT: Vendetta has joined the fray after their second boss kill. There at the moment are at the least 4 groups on the third boss of the raid.
- 6:02pm CT: LlamaD2 and their workforce 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, whenever you’re wiping once more for the third hour in a row, it’s important to hold your psychological straight with a purpose to keep on high of the duty at hand. It’s not straightforward.
- 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 solution to go.
- 5:30pm CT: There’s not a lot to report on at the moment, because the groups proceed to make their manner by means of this lithmus take a look at of gaming prowess. TheSnazzzyRock continues 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 rapidly.
- 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 high channels together with Aztecross (35,000) and Datto (19,000).
- 4:40pm CT: BREAKING NEWS! A brand new contender approaches as at the least one workforce 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 ultimate boss, however each different workforce is sizzling on their heels.
- 4:35pm CT: Mr. Kackis is appropriate. 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 certainly doing increasingly injury towards their bosses whereas attempting to get that second clear, with a really attention-grabbing association of weapons getting used throughout the totally different encounters, all the pieces from Contact of Malice to Finality’s Auger. On a private notice, I’ve raided and raced a number of instances earlier than, and the important thing factor to recollect for these groups right here is to forestall 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 making an attempt 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 large progress quickly. As of now, it’s simply numerous second boss encounters and lots of, many extra groups nonetheless on the primary boss.
- 3:45pm CT: This raid race is exclusive in that groups are combating three totally different bosses suddenly, and the fights are all fairly totally different from each other. One battle could also be simpler than one other for one workforce, and vice versa. However with the massive group of round 10 groups who’ve completed one battle now caught on their second battle, it could be some time earlier than we see any progress. Generally, it looks like most groups on their second encounter at the moment are again at sq. one in terms of determining DPS section earlier than even studying how you can maximize injury.
- 3:30pm CT: Increasingly 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 section after which maximizing injury.
- 3:25pm CT: Bungie taunts the racers as soon as extra as we’ve got unconfirmed stories that gamers on their second encounter are combating towards extra provides in the identical boss battle that others had of their first try on the identical boss. Whoa.
- 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 might be minutes away from a second boss clear any second. I’m additionally very occupied with understanding how a lot data every workforce is studying about their new encounters, contemplating the DPS strategies have gotten broadly identified by these watching.
- 3:11pm CT: A number of different groups, together with one led by Salvation’s Edge race winner Haminator100, have additionally overwhelmed their first boss and are onto a second encounter. There’s now no clear chief but once more.
- 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 battle and have moved on to Epoptes, so they’re at the moment within the lead. As soon as completed, the third boss, Agraios, will have to be cleared. The important thing right here shall be how a lot intel from different streams and boss fights the groups are attending to see how rapidly they will clear the second and third fights to maneuver on to the ultimate boss. This implies the next 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, which means the three bosses we’ve seen seemingly have to be cleared earlier than anybody can transfer on to the assumed fourth and doubtlessly ultimate battle.
- 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 means of the raid as different groups proceed to aim 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 section ends and Enrage kicks in, it’s principally over. It is a wrestle for everybody concerned, however at this level it takes completely excellent execution to take down the bosses due to Contest Mode’s issue.
- 2:15pm CT: We’ve reached the purpose of this primary encounter the place a workforce can lock in and clear the battle at any minute. However with three totally different first bosses, all the pieces else is totally up within the air.
- 2:10pm CT: Groups are getting very artistic in terms of optimizing their DPS output, looking for the right combo of weapons and skills to soften the HP bar on every boss. You actually need to throw all the pieces you possibly can on the enemy to deal sufficient injury. That is some enjoyable stuff.
- 2:06pm CT: As at all times, Bungie is watching on reside from their HQ as Guardians wrestle and endure by means of 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 this point.
- 2pm CT: We’re two hours in now, and groups are fairly persistently reaching DPS section, and now everybody continues to be simply attempting to determine how you can deal probably the most injury as rapidly as attainable. All_The_Players and co. have pulled out Legend of Acrius and Lord of Wolves to DPS Iatros and are near clearing.
- 1:55pm CT: mariomonk and co. haven’t even been in a position to attain 50 % injury after two phases, making a three-phase completion appear out of attain in the meanwhile. However as groups proceed to maximise DPS, this can change all through the day.
- 1:45pm CT: Streamer aTides has discovered DPS section towards Agraios. However practically two hours into the raid, one can solely marvel what occurs as soon as the squads are in a position to defeat their respective bosses. I’m assuming they may then transfer on to one of many different two, needing to clear all three earlier than transferring on to both the following section of the raid and even the ultimate boss. However that’s simply conjecture.
- 1:35pm CT: It’s troublesome 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 greatest to maximise their DPS towards the bosses.
- 1:20pm CT: ATP has reached the Enrage timer on Iatros, which suggests there’s simply three injury section home windows to clear the boss. That is going to take excellent execution. Many 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: If you happen to’re simply becoming a member of the race, welcome! We’ve solely simply now seen our first injury section by mariomonk and their workforce 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 battle.
- 1:10pm CT: Over one hour into this raid race, and everybody continues to be struggling to determine the DPS mechanic on each boss. If the groups have scouts different bosses to try to determine mechanics, they might ultimately relay it to them to make subsequent battles simpler. However for now, we’re within the very early phases of the raid.
- 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 protect of a serious Vex enemy. There’s additionally a number of totally different buffs popping up, enemies referred to as Magistrates, and an entire lot of confusion as groups proceed to kind out the mechanics practically one hour into the raid.
- 12:45pm CT: One factor I do know for positive to this point? This boss battle 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 the next base energy.
- 12:35pm CT: Experiences 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 totally different boss fights, groups are all determining how you can enter DPS section on their encounters. Seems like we’ll be in for a protracted one at the moment.
- 12:24pm CT: Even the official raid watch-along stream hosted by evanf1997 is having a tough time maintaining with the three completely totally different fights. We’re in uncharted territory to this point.
- 12:17pm CT: Effectively, that is going to be troublesome to trace. Three totally different first boss encounters, three totally different units of mechanics to study. This may make it tougher to trace who’s within the lead, at the least till bosses are felled. Looks as if there’s Iatros, Apoptes, and Agraios for the three completely totally different fights.
- 12:13pm CT: It seems that the three totally different bosses are in several areas, so it’s attainable that this raid is just like D2’s first raid, Leviathan, which had totally different encounters relying on which course 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 distinct boss named Agraios, Inherent. And now All_The_Players has a distinct boss, too, named Iatros, Inward-Turned. Ohh, we’ve acquired some large 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, equivalent 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 function closely.
- 12:00pm CT: The race has begun! Could one of the best workforce 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 shall be enjoyable to witness.
- 11:40am CT: Future legend Datto has a Guardian-themed V-Tuber mannequin?! How cool is that?
- 11:30am CT: Because the streamers and their groups all make last-minute preparations and leap 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 shall be seeking to repeat at the moment, whereas Saltagreppo and Clan Elysium will look to increase their report and win their fifth race.
- 11:01am CT: One factor to regulate at the 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 yr’s Salvation’s Edge raid that got here with The Last Form had a race that went nicely into the morning hours of the next day. For my sake, I hope this can be a fast one!
- July 19, 2025, 10:50am CT: Good morning, avid gamers, Guardians, and pricey readers. It’s probably the most fantastic day of every yr 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 increased than 100 Energy will default to the cap quantity, thus making certain huge issue as enemies will progressively develop into increased Energy ranges all through every encounter.
Each participant that completes the raid throughout Contest Mode shall be granted the raid’s unique weapon. As soon as Contest Mode ends on July 21, Energy benefits shall be enabled as soon as once more.
Disabled objects
To make sure aggressive integrity, a number of objects are disabled at some point of 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
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 logo Third Unknown, pictured above.
The winners will obtain particular rewards together with a world first raid race championship belt. Bungie will even 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.
The Desert Perpetual loot pool
Knowledge mines reveal that the raid’s unique shall be a Strand rocket launcher, however there’s 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 substances shall be revealed as gamers progress by means of the raid.
Raid race streams to observe
Bungie is partnering with a number of streamers throughout totally different languages and areas who shall 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 will even be discovered within the Future 2 Twitch listing, that includes high streamers and raid racers seeking to win their first race. Others shall be seeking to develop into two-time, three-time, and even four-time winners.
Listed here are some high streamers to observe (extra shall be added all through the day):
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