In 2026, Destiny 2 has moved through multiple expansions and seasonal arcs, but Week 2 of Season of Plunder's Sails of the Shipstealer quest still stands as a clear example of how seasonal storytelling once worked. The chapter continues the conflict with Eramis, the Kell of Darkness, and her pirate recruits. Guardians are tasked with recovering another darkness relic before Eramis can use it. For players exploring legacy Destiny 2 content or looking back at the Season of Plunder era, the Week 2 quest is a compact mix of story missions, playlist activities, and destination tasks. So what exactly happens during this week, and why does it matter?
Week 2 Begins at the H.E.L.M.
Week 1 began with The Drifter recruiting Guardians to recover a special shipment. That shipment turned out to be The Spider, a shady NPC who was rescued and moved to the refurbished Eliksni Quarter. The attack was later linked to Eramis, who was recruiting Fallen pirates to search for darkness relics. Week 2 builds directly on that cliffhanger.
The quest starts by speaking to Mithrax in the H.E.L.M. at the Star Chart. He sends Guardians on another search for a new relic, hoping to keep it out of the Kell of Darkness's hands. Like previous seasonal quest chains, the next steps unlock after the weekly reset, so players must complete the current objectives before progressing further.
Maps, Ketchcrash, and Expedition
After speaking to Mithrax, Guardians are asked to uncover buried treasure during an Expedition. This activity can be started at any time, but players first need to create a map in the Captain's Atlas. Treasure Coordinates are usually plentiful from completing playlist activities, but Map Fragments are a different story. They can only be earned from the new seasonal activity called Ketchcrash.
In Ketchcrash, the pirate theme takes center stage. Players shoot themselves from a cannon onto an enemy ship, fight through the vessel, and receive help from several allied Fallen. It is a chaotic and energetic activity that gives Guardians the materials they need. Once enough Map Fragments and Treasure Coordinates are collected, a map can be constructed, and the Expedition playlist activity becomes available.
Why does this two-step process matter? It forces players to engage with both the new seasonal activity and the broader playlist ecosystem. It also gives Week 2 a clear rhythm: raid a ketch, build a map, dig for treasure, and push the story forward.
Completing Sails of the Shipstealer Week 2
In addition to the buried treasure Guardians must collect, 50 enemies need to be defeated in the Cosmodrome. Fortunately, Week 2's Expedition takes place in this destination, giving players an opportunity to complete both tasks at once. This should be an easy task because the activity has a high enemy density. Upon completion, Guardians should make sure to interact with the marked mounds of dirt behind the reward chest.
Next, players need to open the H.E.L.M. destination map and travel to the Pirate Hideout of Iriks, The Sharpshooter. Defeating this boss allows for the collection of the second relic in Season of Plunder. The fight is not overly complex by modern Destiny 2 standards, but it serves as a satisfying capstone for the week's objectives.
After the boss is defeated, return to the Ether Tank in the Eliksni Quarter. Once inside, Guardians witness a heated exchange between Mithrax and The Spider. The tension between the two characters adds narrative weight to the season's pirate theme. Afterward, go speak to The Drifter via the holoprojector outside. Finally, players must speak to The Spider again and receive their reward.
A Step-by-Step Summary
| Step | Objective | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Speak to Mithrax | H.E.L.M., Star Chart |
| 2 | Earn Map Fragments | Ketchcrash |
| 3 | Build a map | Captain's Atlas |
| 4 | Complete an Expedition | Cosmodrome |
| 5 | Defeat 50 enemies | Cosmodrome |
| 6 | Interact with marked dirt mounds | Behind reward chest |
| 7 | Defeat Iriks, The Sharpshooter | Pirate Hideout |
| 8 | Collect the second relic | Pirate Hideout |
| 9 | Return to the Ether Tank | Eliksni Quarter |
| 10 | Speak to The Drifter and The Spider | Eliksni Quarter |
This structure reflects the seasonal design philosophy of the time. It combines a short story beat, a repeatable activity, a destination task, and a boss encounter. Guardians must once again wait until Mithrax has uncovered more mysteries from the relic next week.
Why Week 2 Still Matters in 2026
By 2026, Destiny 2's seasonal model has evolved significantly. Many older seasonal activities are no longer part of the live rotation, and new players may never experience Season of Plunder exactly as it was. Even so, the Week 2 quest remains an interesting historical snapshot. It shows how Bungie used weekly resets to pace a story, how playlist activities fed into quest progression, and how destinations like the Cosmodrome could be reused for seasonal purposes.
For veterans, the memories are likely vivid: firing out of a cannon, cutting through pirate crews, and digging up treasure while Eramis schemed in the background. For newer Guardians, the quest is a reminder that Destiny 2's seasonal content was often at its best when it blended action, lore, and a bit of pirate fantasy. The Sails of the Shipstealer storyline may belong to an earlier era, but its Week 2 structure remains a notable chapter in the game's long history. 🏴☠️