July 20 was a flurry for Destiny 2 players as a new secret quest was discovered. Players on the Io patrol location found a secret Taken portal that took them to a mysterious mission space with a 20-minute time limit. Players flocked to Io seeking the mission and the secrets it held within, and after a few hours, reports began to trickle in of completions. Those who emerged victorious earned the Whisper of the Worm Exotic sniper rifle, a new weapon that essentially has the same stats as Destiny 1’s famed Black Spindle/Black Hammer sniper rifles.
For Destiny fans, this event is a return to form for Bungie. The original game was laden with secrets, and as they dug into “The Whisper” quest, more hidden puzzles, and deep lore implications presented themselves. How to Find The Whisper
First of all find a fireteam. The mission is near-impossible to solo. Head to Io and wait in the Lost Oasis area for the the Taken Blight public event. When it spawns, look for a named Taken enemy around the area. Once this enemy is dead, a Taken portal spawns on top of a cliff near the Lost Sector in the area. Approach the portal and hold square to begin The Whisper.
Finding the quest is the easy part. Completing it is something else. Again, you will need to have a fireteam of three–or it’s at least highly recommended. Upon starting The Whisper, you will have 20 minutes to finish it. The first portion is a jumping puzzle that reminds many players of the classic Destin...