Destiny 2: Latest Updates and News

Destiny 2 is a thrilling, class-based first-person shooter developed by Bungie, serving as the sequel to the iconic sci-fi game Destiny. Dive into the latest updates and news to stay on top of the game's evolving world!

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Destiny 2 News

2025

May 6

⚫︎ Bungie has unveiled the roadmap for Destiny 2's upcoming year, kicking off with the highly anticipated Edge of Fate expansion, slated for release on July 15. The expansion was thoroughly detailed in a recent reveal event, alongside announcements of additional content and future plans for the game.

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

⚫︎ Bungie has confirmed that Destiny 2 will see two paid expansions this year, including one themed around Star Wars. This announcement is part of a larger update on the game's future, which introduces a new multi-year story arc starting in July. This move marks a departure from the traditional annual expansion model, hinting at a new strategy of releasing two medium-sized expansions annually.

Read more: Destiny 2's getting two paid expansions this year and one of them is Star Wars themed (Eurogamer)

May 5

⚫︎ Bungie's attempt to dismiss a copyright lawsuit has been denied due to the studio's inability to present key in-game content, which has been removed and placed in the Destiny Content Vault. The lawsuit, brought forward by writer Matthew Kelsey Martineau, alleges that Destiny 2’s Red Legion faction closely resembles a faction from his writings published on WordPress before the game's release.

Bungie argued that the elements in question differ significantly from those in Destiny 2, but the judge ruled that the company couldn't sufficiently prove this without access to the vaulted content. This case underscores the legal challenges associated with 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 unveil new details about Destiny 2's next major expansion, The Edge of Fate. The event promises a detailed look at 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 from Destiny 2 that is no longer accessible, refusing to accept lengthy YouTube lore explainers as evidence. The lawsuit, filed by sci-fi author Matthew Kelsey Martineau in October 2024, claims that Bungie used key ideas from his story, published under the pseudonym Caspar Cole. Both works feature similar elements, including a faction called the “Red Legion,” flamethrowers, and war hounds.

The removal of the campaign into the Destiny Content Vault complicates Bungie's defense, as the content is no longer playable. The judge's refusal to review the proposed 10-hour lore videos highlights the challenges of maintaining evidence in live-service games where content can be made inaccessible over time.

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 share 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

⚫︎ Destiny 2 players were surprised to find the upcoming Rite of the Nine dungeon mode—scheduled for Act 3—prematurely released after the launch of Act 2. The mode, meant to reintroduce weapons and offer a unique teaching-style experience, was released in an unfinished state.

Players quickly noticed missing features such as a launch pop-up, duplicated Xur Treasure Horde icons (with one non-functional), and untextured, incomplete weapons. Bungie has yet to issue an official statement on the accidental early release.

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

February 24

⚫︎ Following the release of the Heresy update, Destiny 2 players discovered a bug that allowed all three Exotic Glaives—Edge of Intent, Edge of Concurrence, and Edge of Action—to be used by any class, breaking their previous exclusivity. The bug also affected some older class-locked swords. After reviewing the situation, Bungie decided not to fix the issue, instead opting to keep the expanded weapon access as 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

⚫︎ Amidst 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 narrative while preserving familiar elements for fans.

In a press release dated October 14, 2024, NetEase Senior Vice President Ethan Wang expressed honor in partnering with Bungie and aims 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 her artwork was used without permission on the NERF LMTD Destiny 2 Ace of Spades Blaster, a licensed product developed with Hasbro.

Following public criticism from Tofu Rabbit on Twitter (X), Bungie confirmed they had investigated the issue with their partner and are now in contact with the artist to ensure proper recognition and payment for her work.

Read more: Destiny 2 Dev Bungie Admits to Using Fan Art for Ace of Spades Nerf Gun Merch (Game8)

August 16

⚫︎ A recent update to Destiny 2 has caused widespread issues with player account names, known as Bungie Names, being unexpectedly changed. Starting around August 14, many users found their names replaced with “Guardian” followed by random numbers. Bungie attributed the problem to its name moderation tool, which mistakenly flagged and altered a significant number of account names.

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