The Festival of the Lost 2025 has returned to Destiny 2, bringing with it a wave of new activities, rewards, and eerie fun for Guardians across the solar system. Running from October 21 to November 4, 2025, this year’s event introduces Haunted Altars, a six-player cooperative activity on the Moon that tasks players with defending against waves of enemies while feeding a monstrous construct before bursting it open for candy and loot. This fresh take on the classic Halloween spirit blends team defense, coordination, and chaos in equal measure.
For players looking for something more competitive, Red Rumble (or “Red Rum(ble)”) offers a thrilling PvP twist where Guardians clash in a six-player free-for-all while hunting Headless Ones for special drops like explosive pumpkins and ammo boosts. Combined with a new lineup of Festival-exclusive weapons, including the Kinetic SMG Gunburn, the Strand bow Hushed Whisper, and the returning Arc shotgun Arcane Embrace, the Festival of the Lost 2025 celebrates Destiny’s spooky season with plenty of treats for all types of players.
Full Event Details
Event Duration:
- October 21, 2025 – November 4, 2025
New Activities
- Haunted Altars (PvE)
- Six-player cooperative matchmade activity set on the Moon.
- Defend your position against enemy waves, build defenses, and feed your monster before “popping” it open for candy and loot.
- Features escalating difficulty and unique event modifiers tied to the Festival theme.
- Red Rumble (PvP)
- A Halloween-themed version of the traditional Rumble mode.
- Six-player free-for-all combat featuring Headless Ones who drop explosive pumpkins, ammo, and buff items upon defeat.
- Balances chaos and strategy with explosive seasonal twists.
Event Weapons
- Gunburn – Kinetic Lightweight Frame Submachine Gun (New).
- Hushed Whisper – Strand Precision Frame Bow (New).
- Arcane Embrace – Arc Heavy Burst Shotgun (Reprised).
Rewards & Progression
- Earn Eerie Engrams from Haunted Altars and Red Rumble.
- Up to two daily Eerie Engrams can also drop from other Portal activities.
- Purchase Festival weapons using Candy, the event currency, through the Event Shop.
- Earn exclusive items and cosmetics via Event Rank rewards in the Event Home.
- All Festival weapons drop at a higher Tier than the player’s current level, mirroring Solstice’s leveling benefits.
Additional Notes
- Collect Candy and Eerie Engrams by completing event activities and defeating enemies.
- Equip and customize Festival Masks for themed gameplay bonuses and added flair.
Destiny 2 is a free-to-play MMO first-person shooter developed by Bungie, set in a science-fiction universe where players become Guardians, protectors of humanity who harness the power of the Light to combat alien empires and cosmic threats. The game combines story-driven missions, cooperative PvE modes, and intense PvP experiences in a constantly evolving world.
The Festival of the Lost 2025 is now live across PC (Steam, Epic Games Store), PlayStation 5/4, and Xbox Series X|S/One, offering both long-time Guardians and newcomers a reason to dive back in for festive loot, spooky masks, and exclusive seasonal challenges.
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