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Destiny 2: Latest Updates and News

Author: Nicholas May 19,2025

Destiny 2 News

Destiny 2 is a frenetic, class-based FPS by Bungie and the follow-up to the original sci-fi shooter Destiny! Dive into the latest updates and news for the game here.

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Destiny 2 News

2025

May 6

⚫︎ Bungie has unveiled the content roadmap for Destiny 2 for the upcoming year, kicking off with the much-anticipated Edge of Fate expansion, set to launch on July 15. The expansion was detailed extensively during a recent reveal, where Bungie also outlined 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, including one with a Star Wars theme. This news is part of a larger update on the game's future, which includes a new multi-year story arc starting in July. This marks a departure from the franchise's traditional annual expansion model, initially hinted at last September, with Bungie now opting for two medium-sized expansions annually.

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, claims that Destiny 2’s Red Legion faction closely resembles one described in his WordPress writings, which predate the game's release.

Bungie argued that the elements cited in the lawsuit are significantly different from those in Destiny 2, but the judge ruled that the company could not prove this without access to the vaulted content. This case underscores the legal challenges faced by live-service games where story content may become inaccessible after updates.

⚫︎ Bungie has announced that it will reveal new details about Destiny 2's next major expansion, The Edge of Fate, during a special event on May 6. The event is set to give a detailed 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 referencing now-unavailable content from Destiny 2, dismissing the studio's proposal to use lengthy YouTube lore explainers as evidence. The case, filed by sci-fi author Matthew Kelsey Martineau in October 2024, alleges that Bungie borrowed 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 a faction called the “Red Legion,” flamethrowers, and war hounds.

Bungie’s defense is complicated by the fact that the campaign was removed and placed into the Destiny Content Vault, making it unplayable. The judge refused to review the proposed 10-hour lore videos, highlighting the challenges of preserving evidence in evolving live-service games where content can be made inaccessible over time.

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 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—slated for Act 3—was accidentally released following the launch of Act 2. The new mode, intended to reintroduce weapons and offer a unique teaching-style experience, was released prematurely and clearly unfinished.

Players noticed missing features, such as the absence of a launch pop-up, duplicated Xur Treasure Horde icons (with one non-functional), and the appearance of untextured, incomplete weapons. Bungie has not yet issued an official statement regarding the accidental early release.

February 24

⚫︎ Following the release of the Heresy update earlier this month, 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 Warlock, Hunter, and Titan exclusivity. The bug also affected some older class-locked swords. After review, Bungie announced that it will not fix the issue. Although unintentional, the developer has decided to keep the change, making the expanded weapon access a permanent part of the game.

2024

October 15

⚫︎ Amid 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 after “The Collapse,” offering a new narrative while maintaining familiar elements for longtime fans.

In a press release dated October 14, 2024, NetEase Senior Vice President Ethan Wang stated the company is “honored to partner with Bungie” and aims to deliver a “Destiny-caliber experience” tailored for mobile platforms.

September 16

⚫︎ Destiny 2 developer Bungie has pledged to credit and compensate 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 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.

August 16

⚫︎ A recent update to Destiny 2 has triggered a widespread issue where player account names, known as Bungie Names, were unexpectedly altered. Starting around August 14, many users reported their names being replaced with “Guardian” followed by random numbers. According to Bungie, the issue stems from its name moderation tool, which mistakenly flagged and changed a large number of account names.