Prior to the release of the Edge of Fate expansion forDestiny 2, players can jump into a new limited-time event, the Rite of the Nine, that serves as an introduction to the expansion. Not only does this event set the stage forDestiny 2’s Fate saga, it also gives players a chance to earn some top-tier loot and other notable rewards. Unfortunately, though, theRite of the Nine eventis only expected to be available until the Edge of Fate expansion releases on July 15.
Given how good the rewards from the Rite of the Nine event are, there is a strong case for this activity to become a permanent addition toDestiny 2. Removing the event also risks alienating newer players by leaving them out of the loop on the game’s lore, as Rite of the Nine is intended to serve as an introduction to the next chapter ofDestiny 2’s story. With the Onslaught activity fromDestiny 2’s Into the Light event being made a permanent game mode, it could be argued that the new Rite of the Nine event deserves this same treatment, but for its own reasons.
The Case For Destiny 2’s Rite of the Nine Event to Become a Permanent Activity
Rite of the Nine is One of the Most Rewarding Events in Destiny 2
Both in terms of quality and quantity, therewards fromDestiny 2’s Rite of the Nine eventare noteworthy. The highlights of the rewards from this event are updated versions of legendary weapons from the three dungeons that are featured in the activity. These weapons have new perk rolls, a new Origin perk, and rare Adept and Holofoil versions for players to hunt down.
There are also new Emblems, a Shader, and a Title for players to earn by completing Triumphs within the event, as well as several IRL collector’s items from the Bungie Store.
Thanks to these rewards, players finally have a good reason to revisit the pre-existing dungeons that are featured in the event. If the Rite of the Nine event leaves and makes the updated legendary weapons and other rewards unavailable, these dungeons may, once again, not be worth visiting. Ultimately, keeping these three dungeons as worthwhile endgame activities after the release of theEdge of Fate expansioncould be good forDestiny 2, as it would give players a wider variety of activities to engage with.
Destiny 2’s Rite of the Nine Event Sets the Stage for a Brand New Saga
Destiny 2’s Light and Darkness saga is coming to an end, and the Fate saga will soon begin. This new chapter of storytelling will finally put the spotlight on the mysteriousNine ofDestiny 2’s universe, starting with Orin, the emissary of the Nine.
Yet, while the bits of information revealed through the Rite of the Nine event are likely only a drop in the bucket compared to how vast this new chapter ofDestiny 2’s ongoing storywill turn out to be, this initial preview still serves a vital role in setting the stage for the new Fate saga. So, the lore offered by the Rite of the Nine event is something that players won’t want to miss, and they should still get a chance to experience it even after the new saga has already begun.
