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This article is about the Fan Fiction Episode surrounding the War of the Weavers. For the enemy faction, see The Dread.

Dread
Start date:	June 2025
End date:	September 2025
Previous episode:	Episode: Heresy
Next episode:	Episode: Rebirth

Episode: Dread is the fourth Episode of Destiny 2 and the fourth Episode of the Final Shape cycle.

Description

Act 1

"A galactic invasion has begun."

"The forces of Shin'ra have begun a galactic scale invasion of Sol. Put a stop to the Hive Disciple before all is lost."

"New Stories
Understand Shin'ra's dark plans at conquering the system and put an end to his Final Shape of "Perfection Eternal.""

"New Activities
Push back the forces of the Weavers of Sorrow on the invading planets and take out their commanders."

"Invasion Battleground: Siege
Venture into the Typhon Imperator and stop Shin'ra's recruitment drive of the Shadow Legion."

"Invasion Battleground: Crypt
Delve back into the Deep Stone Crypt and stop the Weaver's from destroying the Golden Age facility."

"Invasion Battleground: Reservoir
Breach the Weaver stronghold and stop them from claiming a foothold and taking control over the Vex Network."

"Invasion Battleground: Deadland
The Weavers have struck close to home, infiltrate their defenses and stop them before they cover more ground."

"New Rewards
Collect new Weapons, Armor and Cosmetics from the pillaged stockpiles of the Sorrow-Maker."

Act 2

"Strike back at the Maker."

"It is time to strike at the heart of the Maker's invasions by invading his Warships and taking them down before reinforcements come."

"Ascendant Breach
Take the fight to Shin'ra's warships in deep space and put a stop to his invasions."

"Takedown in the Forged Pyramid
Shin'ra has been located deep within his Pyramid, trek through its dark corridors and put an end to his invasions once and for all."

"New Rewards
Do not relent Guardian, claim the spoils from your victories against the Weavers."

Act 3

"Enter the High Forge."

"Shin'ra has fled into his throne world, the High Forge. Put a stop to him before his dark machinations are realized."

"Exotic Mission: Dark Amputation
Driven deep into his throne world, Shin'ra has begun the ritual to become a Worm God. It will take time, so put a stop to him before it is finalized."

"New Rewards
Your enemies are relentless, so your spoils are justified, Guardian."

War of the Weavers

// Activities

• Invasion Battlegrounds - Act 1

" Push back the forces of the Weavers of Sorrow on the invading planets and take out their commanders."

• Ascendant Breach - Act 2

"Take the fight to Shin'ra's warships in deep space and put a stop to his invasions."

• Takedown in the Forged Pyramid — Act 2

"Shin'ra has been located deep within his Pyramid, trek through its dark corridors and put an end to his invasions once and for all."

• Dark Amputation - Act 3

"Driven deep into his throne world, Shin'ra has begun the ritual to become a Worm God. It will take time, so put a stop to him before it is finalized."

Echoes of Power

// Rewards

"Seasonal Armor Set
The Weavers claim that they have mastered death, prove them wrong."

"Seasonal Armor Ornaments
Plunder the spoils of the Weavers and defy them with your new looks."

"Season Pass Exotic
"

• Seasonal Weapons - Act 1

"Discover new armaments torn straight form he fragments of the dead."

• Seasonal Weapons - Act 2

"A new Dark threat demands new solutions."

• Seasonal Weapons - Act 3

"A new Dark threat demands new solutions."

• Iron Banner & Trials of Osiris - PvP

"Finely tuned to leave a lasting impression on all who hear it."

• Vanguard - Pursuit

"Finely tuned to leave a lasting impression on all who hear it."

• Gambit - Pursuit

"Finely tuned to leave a lasting impression on all who hear it."

• Crucible - Competetive

"The screams of the Hive have been etched into this Shotgun, perhaps it will leave an impression in the Crucible."

Bungie Rewards

Bungie Store Rewards

"Commemorate your feats of bravery and skill."

"Exotic Armory Collection
"

"Sorrow-Bringer Title Pin
Complete the Sorrow-Bringer title for your chance to own this commemorative medallion pin."

Season Pass

"Gear, XP, rewards! Get the Season Pass (included with the purchase of Episode: Dread) and instantly unlock the Seasonal Exotic weapon. Also get XP boosts that speed up Seasonal ranks and reward track unlocks."

"Season Pass Exotic
Add the catalyst and rank-100 ornament to No Land Beyond and supercharge this Exotic Sniper."

"Universal Ornaments
Explorers. Defenders. Guardians. Dress like you've saved the universe... several times."

"Enhanced Progression
Earn over 100 rewards, including XP boosts, Exotic engrams, cosmetics, and more rewards in Acts 2 & 3."

Silver Bundle

"Purchase the Destiny 2: Rebirth Silver Bundle and receive a new Legendary emote along with 1,700 Silver which you can use to purchase Rebirth, cosmetics, and more! Visit the Season Pass tab in-game to use your Silver and buy Destiny 2: Rebirth
One-time purchase only available during Destiny 2: Rebirth. Silver is an in-game currency used at the Eververse store.
Destiny 2: Rebirth not included with purchase."

"New Legendary Emote
Visit the Special Deliveries Terminal in the Tower to unlock your Legendary cosmetic."

"1,700 Silver
Rare coins struck during the height of the Golden Age. Ideal for buying Episodes, cosmetics, and more."

"The Eververse
Visit the in-game store where you can use your Silver to buy Rebirth and begin your adventure."

Features

New Story missions

• Jade Echoes
• Mission: Hephaestus
• Mission: Vanquish

New PvE activities

• Invasion Battlegrounds
• Ascendant Breach
• Takedown in the Forged Pyramid

New Episodic Weapons and Armor

NewArtifact Mods

• Pass Ranks
• Pass Rewards

New Exotic Mission

• Dark Amputation

New Lore

• TBA: (The Light)
• TBA: (The Darkness)

Appearances

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Characters Guardians, Residents of the Last City, and their Allies Ana Bray Eido (Mentioned only) Empress Caiatl Eris Morn Elsie Bray Ikora Rey Mithrax (Mentioned only) Nimbus Osiris Shin Malphur The Guardian Zavala The Fallen The Hive Anziluu the Ravenous (Mentioned only) Nokris, Herald of Xol (Mentioned only) Oryx, the Taken King (Mentioned only) Rurgar, Forgotten Ambassador (First appearance) Savathûn, the Witch Queen (Mentioned only) Shin'ra, the Sorrow-Maker Tsûmoc, Violent Rampager (First appearance) The Wicked Eye (First appearance) Xivôth, Sunken Marksman (First appearance) The Vex Panoptes, Infinite Mind (Mentioned only) Protheon, Modular Mind (Mentioned only) The Cabal Dominus Ghaul (Mentioned only) Consul (Mentioned only) Thumos, the Unbroken (Mentioned only) Val Ca'uor (Mentioned only) The Scorn Fikrul, the Fanatic (Mentioned only) Hiraks, the Mindbender (Mentioned only) The Taken Quria, Blade Transform (Mentioned only) Species Human Awoken Exo Fallen Hive Vex Cabal Taken Organizations Grasp of Nokris (Mentioned only) House of Dusk Shadow Legion Sol Collective The Coalition Weavers of Sorrow Locations Dreadnaught Earth Cosmodrome (Mentioned only) European Dead Zone Europa Deep Stone Crypt The Europan Pyramid (Mentioned only) Neptune Typhon Imperator Nessus The Nephilim (Mentioned only)

Events Corruption's Insurgence (Mentioned only) War of the Weavers (First appearance) Vehicles, equipment, and technology Weapons and armor Miscellaneous