Destiny: Rising’s “Eclipse” World First race hits Sep 19. Here are all the details, including start times, contest rules, requirements, and rewards.
Destiny Rising has been off to a pretty strong start. The mobile game, developed by NetEase in collaboration with Bungie, launched on August 28 and already crossed 10 million pre-registrations before release. Since then, players have mostly responded positively to the game’s mix of PvE, PvP, and raid-style content, calling it one of the most polished mobile shooters out right now.
Just like Destiny 2 has its raid races, Destiny Rising now has its own version of that competitive tradition. NetEase has officially announced the new World First raid race for the game’s 6-player PvE mode Gauntlet Onslaught, and it’s called “Eclipse.”
Destiny Rising Eclipse World First Raid Race Start Time
The Eclipse race kicks off simultaneously across all regions on September 19, 2025, with players competing to be the first team to clear all three stages of Gauntlet Onslaught.
Here are the official start times by region:
- North America (PDT): September 19 – 9:00 AM
- Europe (CEST): September 19 – 6:00 PM
- UK (BST): September 19 – 5:00 PM
- Latin America (BRT): September 19 – 1:00 PM
- Asia Pacific (SGT): September 20 – 12:00 AM
“This global event will see every server participate simultaneously, with 6-player fireteams from around the world competing for that coveted first clear,” the devs said. “Since Destiny: Rising’s Gauntlet Onslaught is sliced into 3 distinct activities, the World First team will be awarded to the first team to complete all three activities combined.”
Disabled Items During Eclipse
To keep things fair and focused, some pay-to-win sources are disabled during the Eclipse race. Weapon mods don’t work, Talents, and Light-Linked Companions.
Here’s what will be disabled during the race:
- Weapon mods
- Exotic catalysts (only Node 1 allowed)
- Weapon Gear Level capped at 80
- Character talents disabled
- Light-linked companions disabled
- Only artifact perks active (no gilding, tiers, or attribute effects)
The devs emphasized that maintaining a level playing field is a priority, especially for competitive PvE.
Entry Requirements
You won’t be able to jump into Eclipse right away unless you’ve met a few key requirements. You’ll need to have completed a chunk of the main story and leveled up your team properly.
To participate, you need:
- Chapter 5-1 of the main story completed
- Team Level 50
- Recommended Power Level: 55,100 or higher
World First Race Rewards
The actual World First reward hasn’t been revealed just yet, but NetEase says that it will be announced next week. For the three-day Week One leaderboard event, Top 100 teams earn a Dynamic Emblem, and Top 30 teams get the Dynamic Emblem and Exclusive Exotic Ghost Skin.
The Week One speedrun event runs for the first three days after the race opens.
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