Destiny 2: Latest Updates and News

Destiny 2 is a thrilling, class-based FPS developed by Bungie, following up on the original sci-fi shooter, Destiny. Stay updated with the latest news and developments in the game!

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Destiny 2 News

2025

May 6

⚫︎ Bungie has revealed the exciting content roadmap for Destiny 2 in the coming year, starting with the highly anticipated Edge of Fate expansion, launching on July 15. The expansion was showcased in a detailed reveal event, where Bungie also shared plans for future content and the game's progression.

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

⚫︎ Bungie announced that Destiny 2 will feature two paid expansions this year, one of which will be inspired by Star Wars. This announcement aligns with a broader update on the game's future, including a new multi-year story arc starting in July. This move signifies a departure from the traditional annual expansion model, first hinted at last September, with Bungie now planning for 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 effort to dismiss a copyright lawsuit was denied due to the studio's inability to provide key in-game content that has been removed and placed in the Destiny Content Vault. The lawsuit, filed by writer Matthew Kelsey Martineau, claims that Destiny 2’s Red Legion closely resembles a faction from his WordPress writings, which predate the game's release.

Bungie argued that the elements in question were distinct, but the judge ruled that the company couldn't prove this without access to the vaulted content. This case underscores the legal challenges faced by live-service games where 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 announced an upcoming reveal event on May 6 to unveil new details about Destiny 2's next major expansion, The Edge of Fate. This event will provide 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 rejected Bungie’s attempt to dismiss a copyright lawsuit by referencing content from Destiny 2 that is no longer accessible, ruling out the studio's proposal to use lengthy YouTube lore explainers as evidence. The case stems from a claim by sci-fi author Matthew Kelsey Martineau, who alleged that Bungie used key ideas from a story he published under the pseudonym Caspar Cole. Both Martineau's work and Destiny 2’s original Red War campaign feature similar elements, including the “Red Legion,” flamethrowers, and war hounds.

The judge declined to review the proposed 10-hour lore videos, highlighting the challenge of preserving evidence in live-service games where content can become 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 officially announced the title of its next major content drop: The Edge of Fate. A full reveal is scheduled for May 6, 2025, where the studio will unveil 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 development, Destiny 2 players found that the upcoming Rite of the Nine dungeon mode—scheduled for Act 3—was accidentally released following 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 noticed missing features, such as the absence of 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 this premature 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 previous exclusivity to Warlocks, Hunters, and Titans. The bug also affected some older class-locked swords. After reviewing the situation, Bungie decided not to fix the issue, choosing instead 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

⚫︎ Amid ongoing speculation and leaks, NetEase Games 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 new narrative while retaining familiar elements for fans.

In a press release dated October 14, 2024, NetEase Senior Vice President Ethan Wang expressed the company's honor in partnering with Bungie to deliver a “Destiny-caliber experience” tailored 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 that the studio used her artwork without permission. The artwork appeared on the NERF LMTD Destiny 2 Ace of Spades Blaster, a licensed product developed with Hasbro.

Following public criticism from the artist on Twitter (X), Bungie confirmed it had investigated the matter with its partner and is now in contact with Tofu Rabbit 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 caused 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 issue to its name moderation tool, which mistakenly flagged and altered a large number of account names.

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