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Destiny 2 News
2025
May 6
⚫︎ Bungie has revealed the content roadmap for Destiny 2's upcoming year, starting with the highly anticipated July 15 launch of the "Edge of Fate" expansion. Following a recent showcase, Bungie provided full details for the expansion and outlined further plans for the game's future.
Read more: Destiny 2 Reveals Year of Prophecy Roadmap (Game Rant)
⚫︎ Bungie confirmed that Destiny 2 will have two paid expansions this year, one of which will feature a Star Wars theme. The announcement was part of a larger update on the game's direction, which introduces a new multi-year narrative arc starting in July. This represents a change from the traditional annual expansion model, moving toward two medium-sized releases per year—a strategy first suggested last September.
Read more: Destiny 2's getting two paid expansions this year and one of them is Star Wars themed (Eurogamer)
May 5
⚫︎ A judge has denied Bungie's motion to dismiss a copyright lawsuit after the studio could not produce key in-game content that has since been placed into the Destiny Content Vault. The suit, filed by writer Matthew Kelsey Martineau, claims that Destiny 2's "Red Legion" faction bears substantial resemblance to a faction described in his writings, which were published online before the game's release.
Bungie argued the cited elements differ from those in the game, but the judge ruled the company could not adequately demonstrate this without access to the vaulted material. The case underscores the legal complexities of live-service games where story content can become unavailable after updates.
Read more: Bungie fails to provide evidence for Destiny 2 copyright lawsuit because the content is ‘vaulted’ (VGC)
⚫︎ Bungie will host a special reveal event on May 6 to share new details about Destiny 2's next major expansion, "The Edge of Fate." The event is set to give a comprehensive overview of what players can expect in Year 8, following the conclusion of "The Final Shape."
Read more: May 6 is Going to Be a Big Day for Destiny 2 (Game Rant)
April 4
⚫︎ A judge has rejected Bungie's attempt to dismiss a copyright lawsuit by referencing content no longer accessible in Destiny 2, also refusing to accept lengthy YouTube lore videos as evidence. The case originated in October 2024 from claims by sci-fi author Matthew Kelsey Martineau, who alleged Bungie borrowed key concepts from a story he published under the pen name Caspar Cole. Both works feature similar elements, including a "Red Legion" faction, flamethrowers, and war hounds.
Bungie's defense is hindered because the original campaign in question was removed and vaulted. The judge declined to review the proposed 10-hour video explanations, highlighting the difficulty of preserving evidence in evolving live-service games where significant content can become inaccessible.
Read more: Bungie's attempt to dismiss the Destiny 2 copyright case using YouTube videos describing 'vaulted' elements of the game has been shut down by a judge who is not going to sit through a 10-hour lore explainer (PC Gamer)
April 18
⚫︎ In the April 17 "This Week in Destiny" update, Bungie confirmed the title of its next major content release: "The Edge of Fate." A full reveal is scheduled for May 6, 2025, where the studio will detail the upcoming year of Destiny 2.
Read more: Bungie Reveals Destiny 2: The Edge of Fate During Latest TWID Post (Official Destiny 2 Website)
March 11
⚫︎ In an unexpected development, Destiny 2 players found that the upcoming "Rite of the Nine" dungeon mode—originally planned for Act 3—was accidentally released early following Act 2's launch. The mode, designed to reintroduce weapons and offer a tutorial-style experience, went live in an unfinished state.
Players quickly noted missing features, such as the absence of a launch pop-up, duplicated (and partly non-functional) Xur Treasure Horde icons, and the appearance of untextured, incomplete weapons. Bungie has not yet made an official statement regarding the premature release.
Read more: ‘Destiny 2’ Launches Unfinished Rite Of The Nine Dungeon Mode Early (Forbes)
February 24
⚫︎ Following this month's "Heresy" update, Destiny 2 players encountered a bug allowing all three Exotic Glaives—Edge of Intent, Edge of Concurrence, and Edge of Action—to be used by any class, removing their previous Warlock, Hunter, and Titan exclusivity. The bug also affected some older class-specific swords. After review, Bungie has announced it will not fix the issue. Though unintended, the developer has chosen to keep the change, making the broader weapon access a permanent feature.
Read more: ‘We’re going to let this ride’: Bungie is keeping a Destiny 2 bug that makes some weapons available to all classes (VGC)
2024
October 15
⚫︎ Amid ongoing rumors and leaks, NetEase Games has officially announced "Destiny: Rising," a free-to-play mobile RPG shooter set in an alternate timeline of the Destiny universe. The game takes place on a post-apocalyptic Earth recovering from "The Collapse," offering a new story while retaining familiar elements for series fans.
In an October 14, 2024 press release, NetEase Senior Vice President Ethan Wang stated the company is "honored to partner with Bungie" and aims to deliver a "Destiny-caliber experience" designed for mobile platforms.
Read more: Destiny: Rising is NetEase's F2P Mobile RPG Set in Bungie's Destiny Universe (Game8)
September 16
⚫︎ Destiny 2 developer Bungie has committed to crediting and compensating artist Tofu Rabbit after allegations surfaced that her artwork was used without permission. The illustration appeared on the "NERF LMTD Destiny 2 Ace of Spades Blaster," a licensed product developed with Hasbro.
Following public criticism from the artist on X (formerly Twitter), Bungie confirmed it investigated the matter with its partner and is now in contact with Tofu Rabbit to ensure proper recognition and payment.
Read more: Destiny 2 Dev Bungie Admits to Using Fan Art for Ace of Spades Nerf Gun Merch (Game8)
August 16
⚫︎ A recent Destiny 2 update sparked a widespread issue where player account names, known as Bungie Names, were unexpectedly changed. Starting around August 14, many users reported their names being replaced with "Guardian" followed by random numbers. Bungie attributed the problem to its name moderation tool, which erroneously flagged and altered a large number of account names.
Read more: Destiny 2 Update Causes Players' Usernames to be Wiped Out (Game8)
