Destiny 2: Latest Updates and News

Destiny 2 is an exhilarating, class-based FPS developed by Bungie, continuing the legacy of the original sci-fi shooter Destiny! Dive into the latest updates and developments shaping the game's future.

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Destiny 2 News

2025

May 6

⚫︎ Bungie has unveiled the content roadmap for Destiny 2's upcoming year, starting with the much-anticipated Edge of Fate expansion, set to launch on July 15. This expansion was detailed in a recent reveal event, alongside additional content and future plans for the game.

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

⚫︎ Bungie announced that Destiny 2 will receive two paid expansions this year, including a Star Wars-themed one. This shift from the traditional annual model to two medium-sized expansions per year marks a significant change, with the new multi-year story arc beginning in July.

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 due to the inability to access key in-game content now stored in the Destiny Content Vault. The lawsuit, filed by writer Matthew Kelsey Martineau, alleges similarities between Destiny 2’s Red Legion and a faction from his writings. The case underscores the legal challenges of live-service games where content can become inaccessible.

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 for the next major expansion, The Edge of Fate, promising a detailed look at what players can expect in Year 8 of Destiny 2.

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 inaccessible content from Destiny 2, dismissing the studio’s proposal to use YouTube lore videos as evidence. The case involves sci-fi author Matthew Kelsey Martineau, who alleges that Bungie copied elements from his story, including a similar faction named the “Red Legion.”

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. A full reveal is scheduled for May 6, 2025, where the studio will detail the upcoming year's content for 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 unexpectedly accessed the upcoming Rite of the Nine dungeon mode ahead of schedule. The mode, intended for Act 3, was released unfinished, featuring missing elements and incomplete weapons. Bungie has yet to comment officially on the early release.

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

February 24

⚫︎ Following the Heresy update, a bug allowed all three Exotic Glaives to be used across classes, breaking their exclusivity. Bungie decided to keep this change, making the expanded weapon access 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

⚫︎ NetEase Games announced Destiny: Rising, a free-to-play mobile RPG shooter set in an alternate Destiny universe timeline. This game will explore a post-apocalyptic Earth post-“The Collapse,” offering a new narrative while preserving familiar elements for fans.

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

September 16

⚫︎ Bungie pledged to credit and compensate artist Tofu Rabbit after using her artwork without permission on the NERF LMTD Destiny 2 Ace of Spades Blaster. The studio is now in contact with the artist to ensure proper recognition and payment.

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 many player account names to be replaced with "Guardian" followed by random numbers due to a malfunction in Bungie's name moderation tool.

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