Destiny 2 Trials of Osiris Is Getting Massive New Changes In Episode Heresy, New Armor and Weapons Revealed

Bungie has revealed some exciting new updates coming to Destiny 2 Trials of Osiris next month with the launch of Episode Heresy.

Episode Revenant is wrapping up. With that, Bungie has started sharing some of the new changes coming to Destiny 2 with Episode Heresy, launching on February 4, 2025. This next episode promises the return to fan-favorite Dreadnaught, a destination added with the Taken King expansion in Destiny 1, and introduces two shiny new sets of armor and weapons

In addition to that, it looks like Bungie is also shaking up one of the game’s endgame PvP activities: Trials of Osiris. This mode has seen its ups and downs over the last few years. But it looks like Bungie is finally making some big changes to this beloved game mode.

In this article, we’ll talk about everything coming to Destiny 2’s Trials of Osiris in Episode Heresy.

Destiny 2 Episode Heresy: New Trials of Osiris Changes Detailed

Trials of Osiris is undergoing a major overhaul in Episode Heresy. Bungie has acknowledged that the current setup can feel unapproachable for many players, especially those who struggle to go Flawless. To fix this, the developer is introducing changes aimed at making Trials more fun and rewarding for everyone.

First, a new reward structure will ensure that players are rewarded for participation and progress, even if they don’t achieve a Flawless run. This includes a system where you can earn rewards by reaching seven wins on your Passage, regardless of losses. For those who enjoy a challenge, higher win streaks will unlock exclusive rewards like Adept weapons and unique cosmetics.

Another significant change is the introduction of two simplified Passages. The Lighthouse Passage is designed for players aiming to reach the Lighthouse by focusing on win streaks and cumulative progress. On the other hand, the Trials of Osiris Passage provides a more relaxed experience, offering rewards similar to Iron Banner and focusing on matchmaking that’s fairer and less stressful.

Here’s a quick overview of the new Passage, according to Bungie:

• Lighthouse Passage: “Win seven games on a Lighthouse Passage and you will earn entrance to the Lighthouse, regardless of how many losses are on the card.”

Destiny 2 Trials of Osiris: New Rewards Structure

Bungie is also reworking how the Lighthouse chest rewards work in Trials of Osiris. Here’s a breakdown of the new reward structure:

Repeatable Lighthouse Chest Rewards

According to Bungie, these rewards are earned “on every Lighthouse visit until a Flawless Passage is earned.”

• Enhancement Prisms 1-2x
• Base Trials Weapon x1
• Trials Armor x1
• Osirian Ciphers x3
• Ascendant Shard Chance – 45%
• Adept Trials Weapon: Two chances from each chest. Drop rates depend on the “highest weekly win streak and the number of wins completed as a full fireteam.”

Weekly Win Streaks Rewards in Trials of Osiris:

• 1-Win Streak
  • Enhancement Cores 3-5x
  • Enhancement Prism x1
  • Ascendant Shard x1
  • Adept Mod x1
  • Ghost Shel: 50 progress points (this system will be explained in the Rewards section, below).
  • Hardened By Trial emblem: First time only if not already earned.
• 2-Win Streak
  • Osirian Ciphers x2
• 3-Win Streak
  • Osirian Ciphers x2
  • Trials Armor x1
• 4-Win Streak
  • Osirian Ciphers x2
  • Enhancement Cores x5
• 5-Win Streak
  • Yellow Trials Glow
  • Osirian Ciphers x1
  • Base Trials Weapon x1
  • Trials Memento x1
  • Trials Vehicle – 30 progress points
  • Trials Ghost Shell – 100 progress points
  • Trials Shaders – Knockout list (one per week)
  • Flawless Emblems: First time only if not already earned.
    • Light for the Lost emblem
    • Flawless Empyrean emblem
    • Sunward Ordeal emblem
• 6-Win Streak
  • White Trials Glow
  • Enhancement Prism 2x
• 7-Win Streak (Flawless Passage)
  • Red Trials Glow
  • Adept Weapon x1
  • Base Weapon x1
  • Unlocks New Flawless Passage.
  • Enables Progress on New Stat Tracker for “Flawless Win Streak.”

New Trials of Osiris Passage Rewards

• Wins Grant:
  • Reputation
    • Base Reputation + the Trials Passage Rep Bonus
  • Chance for an engram
  • Chance for a base Trials weapon
  • Small amount of progress points towards Trials Ghost Shells from the knockout list
• Losses Grant:
  • Reputation (10x more than what is currently given for losses)
  • Chance for a base Trials weapon
• Additive Extras
  • Playing in a full fireteam grants (win or loss)
    • Bonus rep
    • Chance for a base trials weapon
    • Chance for an engram
  • Playing with a clanmate grants (Win or Loss)
    • Bonus rep
  • Challenges
    • Rewards Pinnacles + Trials armor pieces
      • Winning 50 rounds
      • Winning seven games

New Trials of Osiris Armor in Episode Heresy

In addition to that, Bungie has also revealed new Trials of Osiris armor sets for each class that’s launching in Heresy. This new armor appears to be Anubis-themed. According to Bungie, these sets “will not be able to be earned from engrams until they have been unlocked, either via Challenges or from the Lighthouse chest rewards.”

Take a look below.

New Destiny 2 Trials of Osiris Weapons in Episode Heresy

Episode Heresy is also introducing a set of new weapons to spice up your loadout. Players can look forward to the return of Exalted Truth, a beloved hand cannon, The Inquisitor, alongside a brand-new Solar aggressive sniper rifle, Keen Thistle.

Check out the perk pool for both of these weapons below.

• Keen Thistle – Solar Aggressive Sniper Rifle:
  • Column 3: Snapshot Sights, Lone Wolf, Under Pressure, Incandescent, Envious Arsenal, Slickdraw, Triple Tap
  • Column 4: Opening Shot, Closing Time, Discord, Bait and Switch, Moving Target, Vorpal Weapon, Fourth Times the Charm
  • Origin Traits: Trials, Crucible, Hakke
• Exalted Truth – Void Adaptive Hand Cannon:
  • Column 3: Slideshot, Lone Wolf, Destabilizing Rounds, Moving Target, Zen Moment, Keep Away, Withering Gaze
  • Column 4: Eye of the Storm, Opening Shot, Precision Instrument, Magnificent Howl, [REDACTED], One for All, Repulsor Brace
  • Origin Traits: Trials, Crucible, Suros
• The Inquisitor – Arc Precision Slug Shotgun:
  • Column 3: Envious Assassin, Lone Wolf, Offhand Strike, Loose Change, Perpetual Motion, Slideshot, Threat Detector
  • Column 4: Bait and Switch, Closing Time, Cascade Point, Fragile Focus, Jolting Feedback, Opening Shot, Precision Instrument
  • Origin Traits: Trials, Crucible, Suros

There are also some new cosmetics items coming to the Trials of Osiris. They now operate on a point-based system, where activities like completing challenges and winning matches will earn you progress. Once you accumulate enough points, you’re guaranteed to unlock exclusive items like ships, Sparrows, and Ghost shells. The new “Lighthouse-Keeper” emblem is reserved for players who reach high win streaks.

“These are knockout lists, meaning you cannot get duplicates from either pool, so if you play enough, you will eventually earn them all,” says Bungie.

Here’s a preview of the new emblem coming in Trials of Osiris..

How do you feel about these changes? Are you excited about the new direction Trials is taking,? Share your thoughts in the comments below!