Destiny 2 has launched the highly anticipated Desert Perpetual raid as part of its Edge of Fate expansion, starting on July 19, 2025. This new raid occurs inside the Singularity on Kepler, where players will face the formidable Choral Vex, led by Maya Sundaresh. A notable aspect of this raid is its non-linear structure, allowing players to choose the sequence of their encounters.
Upon entering the raid, players will view a cutscene that introduces a central platform featuring a Purple Crystal Tower. This acts as a gateway for players to select their preferred encounters. Key encounters include The Living Rhythm, The Inverse Function, and The Clear Sight, each associated with unique bosses such as the Wyvern, Hobgoblin, and Hydra.
In the Living Rhythm encounter, players will battle Iatros, Inward-Turned. Teams must defeat six Vex Minotaurs, which will drop Chronos (available in blue, white, or red). Depositing these Chronos into the central Hourglass is essential for extending the team’s wipe timer and progressing through the encounter. As players deposit Chronos, they receive stacks of a buff called Diastole. Once players reach four stacks, they launch into the air, allowing one team member, Team C, to climb designated platforms and interact with small Vex cubes to trigger the boss’s damage phase.
Roles are crucial: Team A focuses on defeating Minotaurs and collecting Chronos, Team B builds platforms by interacting with Vex boxes, and Team C climbs to engage with the Vex cubes. The sequence of Chronos will indicate where the boss will appear, enabling teams to strategize their attacks effectively.
The articles detail strategies for future encounters, reinforcing the expectation that players will need to adapt and refine their approaches as they learn more about each encounter’s mechanics. This engaging, community-driven aspect of the raid invites players to collaborate and share insights, enhancing the overall Destiny 2 experience.
As more strategies arise and players continue to explore the raid, the excitement surrounding Desert Perpetual is sure to grow, promising an engaging journey filled with challenges and collaborative triumphs. Players are encouraged to frequently check for updates as strategies for other encounters, like The Inverse Function and The Clear Sight, are released.