On March 11 AEDT, Destiny 2: Lightfall opened the gates to the new raid, Root of Nightmares. In this raid, a team of six guardians confront the ancient threat growing at their doorstep, ferried from an unknown time and place. The Root of Nightmares raid is available to all Destiny 2: Lightfall owners.

A massive congratulations to Team Hard in the Paint for emerging victorious during the World First Raid race. As the first team to both beat the raid and the additional challenges, all six members will receive World First title belts and will forever be known as the World First Champions of Root of Nightmares.

Guardians who complete the raid before March 21, 2023, at 2:59 AM AEDT, will be able to purchase the Root of Nightmares Raid Jacket through Bungie Rewards for their accomplishment. Those who finish the raid during Season of Defiance will also be able to purchase the Raid Pin through the Bungie Store.