{"id":110514,"date":"2020-03-19T22:00:43","date_gmt":"2020-03-19T22:00:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/BungieNet_ContentItem_48862"},"modified":"2020-03-19T22:00:43","modified_gmt":"2020-03-19T22:00:43","slug":"this-week-at-bungie-3-19-2020","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sickgaming.net\/blog\/2020\/03\/19\/this-week-at-bungie-3-19-2020\/","title":{"rendered":"This Week At Bungie \u2013 3\/19\/2020"},"content":{"rendered":"

This week at Bungie, the Fourth Horseman rides again.<\/p>\n

Some of you may have heard the legend of the Fourth Horseman – a weapon so powerful, Spider Tanks run from it in fear. Any enemy foolish enough to come within range\u2026 ripped apart within seconds by the arc pellets launched from its four barrels. At the invitation of Zavala, you can get your hands on this beautiful Shotgun in Destiny 2.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s say you want to strike fear into the hearts of the Cabal, but feel this already ridiculous weapon needs a little something extra. Keep your eyes peeled for its catalyst by continuing to upgrade Rasputin through Seraph public events, or clear Legendary Lost Sectors of the darkness found within.<\/p>\n

And so, we begin another TWAB. Your weekly dose of Bungie and Destiny 2 news. We\u2019ve got some exciting news on a new Twitch extension, an update from the Bungie Foundation, and more. While there isn\u2019t a cat picture hidden in this article, I still expect you to read every single word. No exceptions.<\/p>\n

An Extension of Your Hand<\/h2>\n

With weekend-two of Trials of Osiris on rapid approach, we\u2019re excited to announce our first Bungie-developed Twitch extension. Bridging the gap between streamer and viewer, you can now quickly glance at the current state of the streamer\u2019s Perks, passage, weapons, armor, perks, mods, catalysts, and more.<\/p>\n

We\u2019re also launching the first Twitch Weekly Bounty. After each match, you\u2019ll have time to react to a clutch play (or heartbreaking loss) with some Destiny-themed emotes and earn progress towards this unique Bounty. Upon completion, players will be rewarded with Glimmer, XP, and Trials Tokens within Destiny 2.<\/p>\n

We\u2019re also looking at expanding the extension to apply to more activities in Destiny 2. Which activities would you like to be supported in the future? What other bounties would you like to see? Sound off!<\/p>\n

Lightmakers \/\/ Lightbreakers<\/h2>\n

With the return of Trials of Osiris, players have a fresh opportunity to put some new accomplishments on display. You may have seen a few Guardians in the wild flaunting stat trackers with their flawless passage count or the number of Guardians they\u2019ve defeated.<\/p>\n

By using specific emblems granted from the Flawless Chest, players can earn unique stats as they complete more passages within the activity. We also introduced a way for Guardians to identify themselves as Lightmakers or Lightbreakers.<\/p>\n

Lightmakers: <\/b>With the \u201cLight for the Lost\u201d Emblem equipped, help Guardians to their first ever flawless passage. You can be identified by white glows on your Flawless armor.<\/p>\n

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Lightbreakers: <\/b>With the \u201cFlawless Empyrean\u201d Emblem equipped, reach seven wins on a passage, and then continue winning matches. You can be identified by red glows on your Flawless armor.<\/p>\n

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We\u2019ve seen many of you taking on these roles in the wild already and are excited to see how high you climb in the stat charts. Please note: In order for the emblems to track their associated stats correctly, players must have the emblem equipped when completing their respective requirements. We\u2019ll be highlighting some of the greatest Lightmakers and Lightbreakers among you in future articles, so get to it!<\/p>\n

Smelting Iron<\/h2>\n
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Once again, Lord Saladin calls upon Guardians to test the strength of their iron. While Power-enabled combat is no longer exclusive to Iron Banner, this is your 6v6 battleground. As announced earlier today, Artifact Power will be disabled in Iron Banner. Don\u2019t worry though, you\u2019ll still have the opportunity to put your pinnacle Power on display.<\/p>\n

This Season, Saladin is also offering a pursuit weapon as reward for completing the \u201cSmelting Light\u201d quest. You\u2019ll be challenged to capture zones and defeat opponents with a collection of weapons on your journey to earning the \u201cPoint of the Stag.\u201d<\/p>\n

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The Iron Remembrance armor sets also make their return, upped to Armor 2.0 standards. You\u2019ll have the opportunity to earn some innacle Power rewards by completing weekly bounties. Additionally, Iron Banner armor pieces have chances for higher stat rolls from bounties, vendor packages, and post-game drops.<\/p>\n

Iron Banner begins at 10 AM PDT on March 24, running through 10 AM on March 31.<\/p>\n

Bungie Foundation Update<\/h2>\n
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Over the last few months, we\u2019ve had a few initiatives from the Bungie Foundation to help those in need. This week, we\u2019d like to share some insight on our efforts to help during the COVID-19 Pandemic, and provide an update on Guardians for Australia. <\/p>\n

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Foundation: <\/b>With so much going on around the world right now, we know it can be anxiety-provoking, confusing, and stressful. Because of that, it is more important than ever to lift each other up and put the well-being of others, especially those who are in need, before ourselves. It has been encouraging to see communities join together in solidarity to keep themselves and others safe and healthy. <\/p>\n

As a company located in the epicenter of the U.S. outbreak here in Washington State, we believe it is important to help our local community through this crisis. Bungie is grateful to partner with the Boys & Girls Club of Bellevue (BGCB)<\/a>, which is doing life-saving work for our local families. While all local schools remain closed through the end of April, the BGCB is committed to keeping as many of their facilities open as possible to care for children, so that parents who must continue to go work are able to do so. In addition, they are feeding and providing necessary supplies for families in crisis. <\/div>\n

Bungie is providing a $160,000 grant that will enable the BGCB to operate four sites across the Bellevue region through the end of April in order to care for our community\u2019s most vulnerable low-income and homeless families. This care will allow more families to continue earning income and paying their rent, while keeping their families fed and healthy, and will help to minimize long-term repercussions from this crisis. <\/p>\n

While many of us live in areas that have been encouraged to practice social distancing, there are always ways to help your fellow neighbor. Here are a few things to consider:<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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