Destiny 2 Players Have Baked A Ridiculous Amount of Cookies During The Dawning

Destiny 2's Dawning Bake-Off: Over 3 Million Gjallardoodles Baked for Zavala!

Bungie's Dawning event in Destiny 2 featured a community challenge encouraging players to bake virtual treats for NPCs. The goal? Unlock rare emblems. The results? A staggering 3 million+ Gjallardoodles baked for Commander Zavala alone, exceeding Week 1 objectives.

This year's Dawning, a holiday event running through the New Year, tasks players with baking cookies for various NPCs to earn rewards. But the addition of the community challenge, offering Confectionary Commander, Epicurean Extraordinaire, and Handcrafter Hunter emblems (featuring Vanguard characters), adds a new layer of engagement. These emblems are earned by completing weekly baking goals and opening "A Gift In Return."

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The impressive Week 1 success in baking for Zavala unlocked the Confectionary Commander emblem. Now, the focus shifts to Ikora, Eva Levante, and The Drifter to unlock the Epicurean Extraordinaire emblem.

However, the future of Destiny 2's player base presents a challenge. Recent player drop-off, potentially due to factors like game fatigue, extended downtime between content releases, and issues within Episode Revenant, raises concerns for Bungie. While the initial community challenge engagement is positive, maintaining player participation long-term will be crucial. The game's 2025 roadmap, including a new expansion model and gameplay overhaul, aims to address these concerns.

What to Expect From Destiny 2 in 2025

Destiny 2's 2025 plans include a new expansion model, gameplay adjustments, system overhauls, and a revamped narrative direction. The success of these changes will be key to attracting and retaining players.