Trials of Osiris: A Comedic Look at Destiny 2's Sweatiest Weekend

Trials of Osiris returns to Destiny 2 with solo matchmaking, Elimination PvP, and win-streak loot—sweaty, thrilling weekend action.

In the grand theater of Destiny 2, where Guardians prance about with space magic and questionable fashion choices, there exists a weekend ritual so intense it makes a caffeinated squirrel look like a Zen monk: Trials of Osiris. According to a classic TWAB post from the Season of the Haunted, this competitive PvP mode returned for the first time that season, and the details are a glorious mix of sweat, glory, and matchmaking chaos. So grab your favorite grenade launcher and a stress ball—here's the lowdown, delivered with the appropriate amount of eye-rolling.

The big news, as Bungie announced, was that Trials of Osiris would go live on June 10 at 10 am PT / 1 pm ET / 5 pm UTC / 6 pm BST / 7 pm CEST / 3 am AEST, running until June 14. Yes, that's a window tighter than a Titan's grip on a shotgun. Unlike the old days when Trials was a weekly fixture, it had become a rare treat—like finding a legendary engram that isn't a duplicate—which made players positively giddy. And the best part? No squad required. The mode features matchmaking, so you can dive in solo and be paired with random teammates who may or may not know which end of the gun goes bang. It's like a box of chocolates, except half the chocolates are screaming at you in K/D ratios.

The game mode for that week was Elimination, the classic "kill them all or die trying" affair. The map? A mystery until launch—Bungie loves a good suspenseful reveal, like a magician who forgot his tricks. (Update: it turned out to be Burnout, a map that's seen more sweat than a sauna full of marathon runners.) Win streaks are the golden goose here: the more consecutive wins you string together, the better your chances at high-tier loot. But maintaining a win streak is like trying to herd cats through a minefield—one misstep and poof, your dreams of a flawless run evaporate faster than a Warlock's dignity after a failed blink.

Speaking of loot, Bungie dangled some juicy carrots: the Forgiveness Sidearm, the Burden of the Guilt Fusion Rifle, plus a new Sparrow and Ghost Shell. The Sparrow, pictured below, is presumably stylish enough to make your opponents jealous before they obliterate you.

Here's a quick cheat sheet for the time-zone-challenged:

Region	Time
PT	10 am
ET	1 pm
UTC	5 pm
BST	6 pm
CEST	7 pm
AEST	3 am (next day)

Now, a word to the wise: while Destiny 2 is free-to-play on PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Stadia, and PC, you still need to own The Witch Queen expansion to participate in Trials. Think of it as a VIP pass to the sweatiest club in the solar system. And remember, in 2026, the game has evolved, but the spirit of Trials—the glorious, infuriating, adrenaline-soaked spirit—remains unchanged. So go forth, Guardian, and may your matchmaking teammates have opposable thumbs and a working mic. 🎮🔥