Developed by Bungie, Destiny 2 is a fast-paced, class-based first-person shooter and the sequel to the original sci-fi epic Destiny. Stay informed with the latest updates and game developments right here.
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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 Edge of Fate expansion scheduled for July 15. Detailed in a recent showcase, the expansion was accompanied by announcements about additional content and long-term plans for the game's future.
Read more: Destiny 2 Reveals Year of Prophecy Roadmap (Game Rant)
Bungie has confirmed that Destiny 2 will receive two paid expansions this year, one of which features a Star Wars theme. This announcement is part of a broader update outlining the game's future, introducing a new multi-year narrative arc beginning in July. This represents a shift from the traditional annual expansion model, moving towards two medium-sized releases per year, a strategy first hinted at last September.
Read more: Destiny 2's getting two paid expansions this year and one of them is Star Wars themed (Eurogamer)
May 5
Bungie's motion to dismiss a copyright lawsuit was denied after the studio could not produce key in-game content that had been removed and placed into the Destiny Content Vault. The lawsuit, filed by writer Matthew Kelsey Martineau, claims that Destiny 2's Red Legion faction bears substantial resemblance to a faction depicted in his writings, which were published online prior to the game's release.
Bungie contended that the elements in the lawsuit differ significantly from those in the game, but the court determined the company failed to adequately demonstrate this without access to the vaulted content. This case underscores the legal complexities inherent to live-service games where story content can become inaccessible after updates.
Read more: Bungie fails to provide evidence for Destiny 2 copyright lawsuit because the content is ‘vaulted’ (VGC)
Bungie has announced 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 anticipated to offer a comprehensive overview of what players can expect in Year 8, following the conclusion of The Final Shape storyline.
Read more: May 6 is Going to Be a Big Day for Destiny 2 (Game Rant)
April 4
A judge has denied Bungie's motion to dismiss a copyright lawsuit, rejecting the studio's proposal to use lengthy YouTube lore explanations as evidence for content no longer available in Destiny 2. The case originates from a claim filed in October 2024 by sci-fi author Matthew Kelsey Martineau (pen name Caspar Cole), who alleges Bungie borrowed core ideas from his published story. Both works share similar elements, including a "Red Legion" faction, flamethrowers, and war hounds.
Bungie's defense is hampered because the relevant campaign was removed from the game and vaulted. The judge declined to consider the proposed 10-hour lore videos, highlighting the evidentiary challenges posed by live-service games where significant content can be made permanently unavailable.
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 edition of This Week in Destiny, 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 content for 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 Rite of the Nine dungeon mode, originally slated for Act 3, was accidentally released early following the launch of Act 2. The mode, designed to reintroduce weapons and provide a teaching-focused experience, went live in an incomplete state.
Players immediately noted missing features, such as the absence of a launch notification, duplicated and non-functional Xur Treasure Horde icons, and the appearance of untextured, unfinished weapons. Bungie has not yet commented on the unintended early release.
Read more: ‘Destiny 2’ Launches Unfinished Rite Of The Nine Dungeon Mode Early (Forbes)
February 24
Shortly after the Heresy update launched this month, Destiny 2 players encountered a bug allowing all three class-exclusive Exotic Glaives—Edge of Intent, Edge of Concurrence, and Edge of Action—to be used by any class, bypassing their original Warlock, Hunter, and Titan restrictions. The bug also affected some older class-specific swords. After assessment, Bungie has stated it will not fix this issue. Although unintended, the developer has decided to keep the change, effectively making the broader weapon accessibility 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
Following extensive speculation 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 is set on a post-apocalyptic Earth recovering from "The Collapse," offering a fresh story while retaining elements familiar to series veterans.
In an October 14, 2024 press release, NetEase Senior Vice President Ethan Wang expressed that the company is "honored to partner with Bungie" and aims to deliver a "Destiny-caliber experience" optimized for mobile devices.
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 properly crediting and compensating artist Tofu Rabbit after allegations emerged that her artwork was used without permission. The illustration appeared on the "NERF LMTD Destiny 2 Ace of Spades Blaster," a licensed product created in partnership with Hasbro.
After the artist raised the issue publicly on Twitter (X), Bungie confirmed it investigated the matter with its partner and is now in direct contact with Tofu Rabbit to ensure appropriate recognition and remuneration.
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 triggered a widespread issue causing player account names, known as Bungie Names, to be unexpectedly changed. Starting around August 14, numerous users reported their names being replaced with "Guardian" followed by a string of numbers. Bungie identified the cause as an error with its name moderation tool, which incorrectly flagged and altered a large volume of account names.
Read more: Destiny 2 Update Causes Players' Usernames to be Wiped Out (Game8)
