Summary
- The original Destiny Tower unexpectedly received a festive update featuring lights and decorations.
- This accidental update may be a remnant of a canceled event, "Days of the Dawning," linked to a forgotten schedule date.
- Bungie has yet to comment on the surprise, allowing players to enjoy it before its potential removal.
Seven years after its initial release, the Destiny Tower, the game's central hub, has received a mysterious and delightful update. While the original Destiny is still playable, its active development ceased in 2017 with the launch of Destiny 2. Although Destiny 2 has thrived, boasting numerous expansions and updates, nostalgia for the original game persists among many players. Bungie continues to integrate legacy content into Destiny 2, including raids and exotic weapons, yet this unexpected update within the original Destiny's Tower caught many off guard.
On January 5th, reports surfaced online detailing a peculiar update to the Tower. Players discovered Ghost-shaped lights reminiscent of past seasonal events like The Dawning, though without the associated snow or banners from previous live events. No new quests or in-game messages accompanied the update, adding to its enigmatic nature.
Accidental Destiny Tower Update: A Scrapped Event's Ghost?
The lack of official explanation from Bungie has fueled speculation among fans. Reddit users, including Breshi, pointed towards a canceled event, "Days of the Dawning," originally planned for 2016 following The Taken King expansion. Breshi's video highlights the striking similarity between unused assets from the scrapped event and the current Tower decorations. This suggests the event may have been temporarily scheduled for a future date, with the assumption that Destiny would no longer be active by then.
As of this writing, Bungie has remained silent on the Destiny 1 Tower update. The year 2017 marked a significant transition for the franchise, with all live events shifting to Destiny 2. While this isn't an official event, players are currently able to enjoy this unexpected surprise before Bungie decides to remove it.
