Destiny 2: New Vesper’s Host Dungeon releases October 11

A new Dungeon is on its way to Destiny 2 to coincide with the release of Episode: Revenant, Vesper’s Host. The Dungeon will be released on October 11, alongside a 48-hour World’s First race. While this is the first time a Dungeon is getting the formerly Raid-only treatment, Bungie is pulling out all the stops with a Power-restricted Contest Mode enabled.

Though it’s usually something only ever done with Raids, Vesper’s Host will feature a Contest Mode and race for two days after its launch. Contest Mode juices up the Raid or Dungeon, pitting more powerful combatants against Guardians restricted by limited respawn tokens or enrage mechanics. Players have 48 hours to race and see which Fireteams can conquer the content.

That said, once the Dungeon race is over, players can tackle the content at its intended difficulty. As opposed to waiting the full 48 hours, a Normal difficulty will be available once three teams clear the challenge. Once the two days are up, Contest Mode will no longer be an option, and teams won’t be able to attempt the feat.

How to participate in the Dungeon race

If players want to join in on the Dungeon race, they’ll need to be prepared. Not only will players need a team of reliable and skilled players, but there are also some specific requirements. Notably, interested players will need to own the Dungeon Key for The Final Shape expansion. Beyond that, players will need to complete an as-of-now unreleased Quest titled “Rogue Network,” which will be provided by Spider once Episode: Revenant releases.

Of course, guardians will also need to have the appropriate Power to take on Contest Mode. that the required Power to run the Dungeon during the race is 1985. It’s certainly no hurdle for players who have continued to play after completing The Final Shape‘s campaign, but newcomers won’t be able to just jump right in.

Bungie outlined some specific criteria for completion, noting that finish time is recorded when the final chest in the Dungeon is looted. Additionally, qualifying teams must not have any members who have already completed the Dungeon with another te🅺am. The studio also pointed out that at least one member of the finishing Fireteam must have completed and looted the previous encounters to be considered.

If a Fireteam manages to complete the Dungeon during the 48-hour Contest Mode period, each member will earn a couple of special rewards. That’s a unique Emblem that earns bragging rights, and the Dungeon’s featured Exotic weapon.