"Destiny 2: Latest Updates and News"

Destiny 2, the exhilarating class-based FPS from Bungie and the sequel to the original sci-fi shooter Destiny, continues to evolve with exciting updates and developments. Dive into the latest news and see what's in store for this beloved game!

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Destiny 2 News

2025

May 6

⚫︎ Bungie has unveiled an exciting roadmap for Destiny 2's upcoming year, kicking off with the highly anticipated Edge of Fate expansion, set to launch on July 15. This expansion was thoroughly detailed during a recent reveal event, where Bungie also shared plans for additional content and the game's future trajectory.

Read more: Destiny 2 Reveals Year of Prophecy Roadmap (Game Rant)

⚫︎ Bungie has announced that Destiny 2 will see not one but two paid expansions this year, including a thrilling Star Wars-themed expansion. This announcement is part of a broader update on the game's future, which includes the introduction of a new multi-year story arc starting in July. This change signifies a shift from the traditional annual expansion model to a more frequent release of medium-sized expansions.

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 attempt to dismiss a copyright lawsuit after the studio failed to present key in-game content that has been removed and placed in the Destiny Content Vault. The lawsuit, initiated by writer Matthew Kelsey Martineau, claims that Destiny 2’s Red Legion faction closely resembles a faction from his WordPress-published work. Despite Bungie's argument that the elements differ, the judge ruled that the company could not demonstrate this without access to the vaulted content. This case underscores the legal challenges posed by live-service games where content may become inaccessible.

Read more: Bungie fails to provide evidence for Destiny 2 copyright lawsuit because the content is ‘vaulted’ (VGC)

⚫︎ Bungie is set to reveal new details about Destiny 2's next major expansion, The Edge of Fate, during a special event on May 6. This event promises a comprehensive overview of what players can expect in Year 8 of the game, 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 from Destiny 2 that is no longer accessible, dismissing the studio's proposal to use lengthy YouTube lore videos as evidence. The case originates from a claim by sci-fi author Matthew Kelsey Martineau, who alleges that Bungie used ideas from his story published under the pseudonym Caspar Cole. Both Martineau's work and Destiny 2’s Red War campaign share elements like the "Red Legion" faction, flamethrowers, and war hounds. The judge's refusal to review the proposed 10-hour lore videos highlights the challenges of preserving evidence in live-service games where 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 edition of This Week in Destiny, Bungie confirmed the title of its next major content drop: The Edge of Fate. The full reveal is scheduled for May 6, 2025, where the studio will share all the details about 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 a surprising twist, Destiny 2 players found that the upcoming Rite of the Nine dungeon mode, originally planned for Act 3, was released prematurely after the launch of Act 2. This new mode, meant to reintroduce weapons and offer a unique teaching-style experience, was released in an unfinished state. Players noticed missing features like the launch pop-up, duplicated Xur Treasure Horde icons, and untextured weapons. Bungie has yet to comment officially on this accidental early release.

Read more: ‘Destiny 2’ Launches Unfinished Rite Of The Nine Dungeon Mode Early (Forbes)

February 24

⚫︎ Following the Heresy update, Destiny 2 players discovered a bug allowing all three Exotic Glaives—Edge of Intent, Edge of Concurrence, and Edge of Action—to be used by any class, breaking their class exclusivity. The bug also affected some older class-locked swords. After consideration, Bungie announced that it will not fix the issue, instead choosing to keep this change, making the expanded weapon access a permanent feature of the game.

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 speculation and leaks, NetEase Games has officially announced Destiny: Rising, a free-to-play mobile RPG shooter set in an alternate Destiny universe timeline. The game is set on a post-apocalyptic Earth recovering from "The Collapse," offering a fresh narrative while retaining elements familiar to fans. In a press release dated October 14, 2024, NetEase Senior Vice President Ethan Wang expressed enthusiasm about partnering with Bungie to deliver a "Destiny-caliber experience" optimized for mobile platforms.

Read more: Destiny: Rising is NetEase's F2P Mobile RPG Set in Bungie's Destiny Universe (Game8)

September 16

⚫︎ Bungie has committed to crediting and compensating artist Tofu Rabbit after allegations surfaced that the studio used her artwork without permission on the NERF LMTD Destiny 2 Ace of Spades Blaster, a product licensed with Hasbro. Following criticism from the artist on Twitter (X), Bungie confirmed it had investigated the matter and is now in contact with Tofu Rabbit to ensure proper recognition and compensation.

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 caused widespread issues with player account names, known as Bungie Names, being unexpectedly altered. Starting around August 14, many users found their names replaced with "Guardian" followed by random numbers. Bungie confirmed that the issue was due to its name moderation tool mistakenly flagging and changing a large number of account names.

Read more: Destiny 2 Update Causes Players' Usernames to be Wiped Out (Game8)