Research and Development 3 in Destiny 2, NES003 Explained
Stuck on the Research and Development 3 quest in Destiny 2? Can't find Specimen ID NES003? Our guide explains why and what to do next!
Destiny 2 seasonal content keeps players engaged with fresh challenges each week. One such challenge, Research and Development 3, has recently gained attention for its elusive objective: finding Specimen ID: NES003. This particular quest has caused some frustration as the specimen itself hasn't been discovered yet. Keep reading if you've accepted the quest and are wondering why there's no progress.
Destiny 2 – How to Start Research and Development
If you're one of the many Destiny 2 players who accepted the Research and Development 3 quest after finishing the seasonal story mission, but can't find Specimen ID: NES033, don't worry! This quest is actually marked for week 4 of the seasonal challenges in Episode Echoes, and we're currently still in week 3. The developers are aware of this, and it will be reset in the following week.
Here are all week 4 challenges:
- Scratch the Surface 3 – Complete ACT 1 Part 3 of A Rising Chorus.
- Research and Development 3 – Complete the research quest for Specimen ID: NES003.
- Breach for the Starts – Complete the Episodes: Echoes arena activity, Breach Executable, on Expert difficulty.
- Aggressive Exploration 2 – Complete H.E.L.M. Failsafe’s weekly challenges.
- Expert Challenger Act 1 – Complete all 16 Act 1 weekly activity challenges.
- Expert Sector – Complete a Lost Sector on Expert difficulty or higher.
- Grandmaster – Complete any Nightfall strike on Grandmaster.
- Spark Defender – Score 50 points in Rift. Bonus progress is awarded for igniting the Rift.