Destiny 2 Unveils Spooky Armor for 2025 Festival of the Lost

Summary

• Destiny 2 players can now vote for new armor sets inspired by horror icons such as Jason and Slenderman for the upcoming Festival of the Lost.
• The 2025 Festival of the Lost event features a Slashers vs Spectres theme, with Titans inspired by Babadook and Hunters by La Llorona.
• Despite the excitement for new armor sets, the Destiny 2 community is increasingly frustrated due to ongoing bugs and declining player numbers.

Bungie has unveiled exciting new armor sets for the Festival of the Lost, giving Destiny 2 players the chance to vote for their favorite designs themed around Slashers or Spectres. This year's event draws inspiration from iconic horror figures like Jason, Slenderman, and more. As Destiny 2 progresses into the final act of Episode Revenant, players can delve into the narrative conclusion and secure new loot, including the coveted Slayer's Fang.

However, Episode Revenant has been marred by numerous issues, notably with the tonic brewing mechanic. Players found that some tonics were malfunctioning, failing to deliver the anticipated buffs. Alongside these problems, other bugs and gameplay issues have persisted, though Bungie has managed to address many of them over time. Despite these efforts, the overall sentiment among the Destiny 2 community appears to be more negative than usual due to the game's current state.

In a surprising move, Bungie's first blog post of 2025 introduced the upcoming armor sets for the Halloween-themed Festival of the Lost. The event's theme, Slashers vs Spectres, is inspired by a variety of horror icons and urban legends. Players can cast their votes for their preferred designs, which will be crafted and available during the event in October. Additionally, Bungie confirmed that the Wizard armor set, which didn't win last year, will be accessible during Episode Heresy.

Destiny 2 Festival of the Lost 2025 Inspired by Iconic Horror Villains

For fans of horror, the Slashers category offers instantly recognizable Titan and Hunter armor inspired by Jason from the Friday the 13th series and Ghostface from Scream, while Warlocks don a chilling Scarecrow set. Conversely, the Specters category transforms Titans into the Babadook, Hunters into La Llorona, and Warlocks into the eerie Slenderman.

While the community appreciates Bungie's creative take on these horror icons, there was a sense of surprise at the focus on an event still 10 months away. Many players were hoping for a more immediate acknowledgment of the current issues within Destiny 2, as player engagement and numbers continue to decline. The increase in bugs and other problems has only added to the frustrations felt during Episode Revenant.