Destiny 2 Episode Heresy Act 1: Check out release date, time and weapons

Destiny 2’s Episode Heresy brings notable additions. It includes a new dungeon, Heretical Arsenal weapons and subclass upgrades.

Episode Heresy Act 1 Release Date and Time

Heresy Act 1 begins on February 4, 2025, with Destiny 2’s weekly reset. Players can anticipate each act of Heresy to run for about one month. The release time are:

Pacific Time (PT): 9:00 AM (Tuesday)

Eastern Time (ET): 12:00 PM (Tuesday)
Greenwich Mean Time (GMT): 5:00 PM (Tuesday)
Central European Time (CET): 6:00 PM (Tuesday)
Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST): 3:00 AM (Wednesday)

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New Dungeon: Sundered Doctrine

The new dungeon, Sundered Doctrine, launches on February 7, 2025. It takes place on Rhulk’s Pyramid Ship, previously seen in the Witch Queen expansion. Loot details remain unconfirmed.

Weapons

Heresy introduces Heretical Arsenal weapons. These items represent a new tier of seasonal gear with unique skins and additional perks. Concept art suggests Hive-themed designs, including Sidearms and Fusion Rifles.

The Dreadnaught, a Hive Tomb Ship from Destiny 1, reappears in Heresy. Bungie has not confirmed if it will be a free-roam Patrol Zone. Seasonal activities might reflect the structure of earlier expansions.

A major update to the Trials of Osiris is expected during Episode Heresy. Changes will include refreshed rewards and possibly relaxed requirements for earning meaningful prizes.

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Subclass Updates and Arc Keyword

Episode Heresy introduces new Aspects and Arc subclass overhauls, including:

New Arc Keyword: Bolt Charge: Stacking melee energy grants a powerful Arc bolt.
Hunter Aspect: On the Prowl: Prioritizes nearby targets and enhances stealth.
Titan Aspect: Storm’s Keep: Grants Bolt Charge stacks to allies.
Warlock Aspect: Ionic Sentry: Deploys an Arc turret that chains lightning to enemies.

FAQs

When does Episode Heresy Act 1 launch?
Episode Heresy Act 1 begins on February 4, 2025, during Destiny 2’s weekly reset.

What is the Heretical Arsenal?
It is a new weapon tier featuring rare, perk-enhanced items with unique appearances introduced in Episode Heresy.