Destiny 2 is an exhilarating, class-based first-person shooter crafted by Bungie, and it's the sequel to the groundbreaking sci-fi shooter, Destiny. Keep reading to stay updated on the latest news and developments in the world of Destiny 2!

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Destiny 2 News

2025

May 6

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

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

⚫︎ Bungie has announced that Destiny 2 will feature two paid expansions this year, one of which will be themed around Star Wars. This announcement is part of a broader update on the game's future, including a new multi-year story arc beginning in July. This represents a shift from the franchise’s traditional annual expansion model, first hinted at last September. Bungie is now opting for two medium-sized expansions per year.

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 was denied after the studio failed 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, alleges that Destiny 2’s Red Legion closely resembles a faction described in his WordPress-published writings, predating the game's release.

Bungie argued that the elements cited in the lawsuit differ significantly from those in Destiny 2, but the judge ruled that the company could not adequately demonstrate this without access to the vaulted content. This case underscores the legal challenges posed by live-service games, where story content may 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 an upcoming special reveal event on May 6, where they will unveil new details about Destiny 2's next major expansion, The Edge of Fate. The event promises a comprehensive look at 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 denied Bungie’s attempt to dismiss a copyright lawsuit that references content from Destiny 2 that is no longer accessible. The studio proposed relying on lengthy YouTube lore explainers as evidence, but the judge rejected this, citing the impracticality of reviewing such extensive material. The case involves an October 2024 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 share elements like the “Red Legion,” flamethrowers, and war hounds.

Bungie’s defense is complicated by the removal of the campaign from the game and its placement into the Destiny Content Vault, making it unplayable. The judge's ruling highlights 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 share all the exciting 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 discovered that the upcoming Rite of the Nine dungeon mode—originally slated for Act 3—was accidentally released following the launch of Act 2. The new mode, meant to reintroduce weapons and offer a unique teaching-style experience, went live in an unfinished state.

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

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

February 24

⚫︎ Following the release of the Heresy update earlier this month, 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, breaking their previous class exclusivity. The bug also affected some older class-locked swords. After reviewing the situation, Bungie has decided not to fix the issue. Though unintentional, the developer has chosen to retain the change, effectively making the expanded weapon access a permanent part 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

⚫︎ Amidst ongoing 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 retaining familiar elements for longtime fans.

In a press release dated October 14, 2024, NetEase Senior Vice President Ethan Wang expressed the company's honor in partnering with Bungie and their commitment to delivering 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

⚫︎ Destiny 2 developer Bungie has committed to crediting and compensating artist Tofu Rabbit after allegations surfaced that the studio had used her artwork without permission. The illustration appeared on the NERF LMTD Destiny 2 Ace of Spades Blaster, a licensed product developed in collaboration 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 the 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 triggered a widespread issue where player account names, known as Bungie Names, were unexpectedly changed. Starting around August 14, many users found their names replaced with “Guardian” followed by random numbers. According to Bungie, the issue stemmed from 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)