Destiny 2: Latest Updates and News

Destiny 2, the thrilling, class-based FPS from Bungie and the sequel to the original sci-fi shooter Destiny, is constantly evolving with fresh updates and expansions. Keep reading to stay on top of the latest news and developments in the world of Destiny 2!

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Destiny 2 News

2025

May 6

⚫︎ Bungie has unveiled the exciting 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. During a recent reveal event, Bungie provided a comprehensive overview of the expansion and teased additional content and future plans for the game.

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

⚫︎ Bungie has announced that Destiny 2 will feature two paid expansions this year, with one themed around Star Wars. This announcement is part of a larger update on the game's future, which includes the launch of a new multi-year story arc in July. This shift moves away from the traditional annual expansion model 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 attempt to dismiss a copyright lawsuit was denied after the studio couldn't provide evidence for in-game content that has been moved to the Destiny Content Vault. The lawsuit, brought by writer Matthew Kelsey Martineau, claims that Destiny 2’s Red Legion closely resembles a faction detailed in his writings, published before the game's release.

Bungie argued that the elements cited were different from those in Destiny 2, but the judge ruled that without access to the vaulted content, the company couldn't substantiate its claim. This case underscores the legal challenges of live-service games where 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 scheduled a special reveal event for May 6 to unveil new details about Destiny 2's next major expansion, The Edge of Fate. The event will offer a thorough 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 rejected Bungie's attempt to dismiss a copyright lawsuit by referring to now-unavailable Destiny 2 content. The studio's suggestion to use lengthy YouTube lore videos as evidence was dismissed. The lawsuit, initiated by sci-fi author Matthew Kelsey Martineau in October 2024, alleges that Bungie borrowed key concepts from a story he published under the pseudonym Caspar Cole. Both Martineau's work and Destiny 2’s Red War campaign share similar elements, including the "Red Legion," flamethrowers, and war hounds.

The removal of the campaign into the Destiny Content Vault complicates Bungie’s defense, and the judge declined to review the proposed 10-hour lore videos, highlighting the challenge of preserving 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

⚫︎ Bungie confirmed the title of its next major content drop, The Edge of Fate, in the April 17 edition of This Week in Destiny. A full reveal is scheduled for May 6, 2025, where the studio will share more 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 turn of events, Destiny 2 players found the upcoming Rite of the Nine dungeon mode—meant for Act 3—released prematurely after the launch of Act 2. The new mode, designed 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 the 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 previous class exclusivity. The bug also affected some older class-locked swords. Bungie reviewed the situation and decided to keep the change, 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

⚫︎ 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 emerged 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 Tofu Rabbit's public criticism 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 Destiny 2 update has 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. According to Bungie, the issue was caused by 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)