As every Friday in Destiny 2, Xur returns today. Where is the Agent of the Nine located and what items does he have on offer? Here are the location and inventory on August 17.
You have another chance at Whisper of the Worm: The anomaly on IO is back. This leads the Guardians to the time-sensitive mission Whisper, where a successful completion rewards the exotic sniper rifle Whisper of the Worm.
Players who have not yet managed to acquire the new exotic sniper have another chance this weekend. The hunt for the Whisper of the Worm and its catalyst reopens at 7:00 PM. Until next Monday at 7:00 PM, you have time to secure this coveted weapon. Then the anomaly will disappear until the following weekend.
Last Iron Banner of Season 3: Currently, Lord Saladin is visiting the Tower for the last time in the third season. The Iron Banner is in full swing. All important details about the ongoing event can be found here: Last Iron Banner of Season 3 – All information

Triple Valor Points this weekend: From August 17th at 7:00 PM until August 21st, there will be three times the Valor points in Crucible matches – also in the Iron Banner. For everyone looking to reset their Valor rank for their Solstice armor , this bonus could prove quite useful.

Additionally, today, on August 17, the mysterious Agent of the Nine returns to the Destiny universe. Let’s welcome Xur together. What does he have for us this time?
All info about Xur in Destiny 2 on August 17 on PS4, Xbox One and PC
When does Xur arrive?
Xur visits us every Friday at 7 PM. He then chooses a quiet spot on a planet or moon of his choice from where he can deliver his goods to the Guardians without disturbance. You have until the next weekly reset on Tuesday to browse his inventory – then he disappears again without a trace.
Where is Xur? You can find him at this location today
Xur has certain positions where he likes to settle over the weekend. This time he sets his stand on IO.
Offer and inventory of Xur
- Weapon: Sunshot – Hand cannon for 29 Legendary shards
- Hunter: Orpheus Rigs – Leg armor for 23 Legendary shards
- Titan: One-Eyed Mask – Leg armor for 23 Legendary shards
- Warlock: Karnstein Armlets – Gauntlets for 23 Legendary shards
- Fate Engram: 97 Legendary shards
- Three of Coins: 31 Legendary shards

Xur also has the Challenge Card “Five of Swords” with him. This card is free. It upgrades your rare Nightfall challenge card to a legendary challenge card. This allows you to activate a scorched modifier, one advantage/disadvantage, and two additional disadvantages.
More on this: Heroic modifiers and Xur improve the strike experience

Trials of the Nine on August 17
The weekly PvP event Trials of the Nine also starts on Friday evening at 7 PM. The trials end with the weekly reset on the following Tuesday evening at 7 PM.
- Map: Endless Vale
- Mode: Survival

After the release of the Warmind expansion, new rewards can be earned in the Trials of the Nine.
There are three new weapons:
- The Kinetic Submachine Gun “Cease and Desist”
- The Energy Scout Rifle “Cease and Assist”
- The Shotgun “Cease and Resist”

Additionally, there is a new Ghost shell, a new Sparrow, a new ship, and a new shader. However, in Season 3, there are no new armor ornaments for the trials sets.
By the way: The Trials of the Nine will go on forced leave for the entire Season 4 and will be revamped.