A new raid is coming to Destiny 2 with the game’s recent Lightfall expansion, and that means another World First Race for players to compete in. this Destiny 2: Lightfall World First Race will have players attempt to take on the Root of Nightmares.
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Bungie released a trailer to hype up the event, which is set to begin on March 10:
The raid will open with “Contest Mode” enabled, which will give teams exclusive rewards for beating the raid in 48 hours:
- Player power is capped at 20 under each encounter, with 1780 being the maximum power
- The first group to complete every encounter, loot the final chest, and return to orbit will earn the title of World First
- All six members of the fireteam will receive World First title belts
- Those who complete the raid in Contest Mode and claim the associated Triumph within 48 hours will receive an exclusive emblem and bragging rights
- The raid will launch with Contest Mode enabled for 48 hours starting at 9 AM PST
You also get access to purchasing the Raid Jacket tied to the Root of Nightmares raid by completing it before March 21, with the Raid Pin staying available throughout Season of Defiance.
The World First Race begins on March 10, 8:30 AM PST (that’s 11:30 AM ET, 4:30 PM GMT, and 12:30 AM HKT the following day), according to the official YouTube trailer. The event’s press release mentions 9 AM PST, however, so it’s likely that a pre-show or something similar will occur before the race actually begins.