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Destiny 2 News

2025

May 6

⚫︎ Bungie has revealed Destiny 2's annual content roadmap, starting with the highly anticipated Edge of Fate expansion launching July 15. The detailed showcase provided insights into upcoming features and the game's long-term vision.

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

⚫︎ Destiny 2 will introduce two paid expansions this year, including a Star Wars-themed release. This represents a departure from Bungie's traditional annual expansion cycle, shifting to biannual medium-sized releases tied to a new multi-year narrative arc beginning in July.

Read more: Destiny 2 Announces Dual Expansions Including Star Wars Crossover (Eurogamer)

May 5

⚫︎ A federal judge rejected Bungie's motion to dismiss a copyright lawsuit after the developer couldn't produce removed game content referenced in the case. Plaintiff Matthew Kelsey Martineau alleges Destiny 2's Red Legion shares striking similarities with factions from his pre-existing WordPress publications.

The ruling highlights legal complexities surrounding live-service games where critical story content may become inaccessible following updates.

Read more: Court Denies Bungie's Defense Citing Unavailable Destiny 2 Content (VGC)

⚫︎ Bungie will host a dedicated showcase on May 6 revealing comprehensive details about The Edge of Fate expansion and Year 8 of Destiny 2.

Read more: Destiny 2 Prepares Major Expansion Reveal (Game Rant)

April 4

⚫︎ A judge dismissed Bungie's request to use fan-made lore videos as evidence in an ongoing copyright case, noting the impracticality of reviewing hours of unofficial content. The lawsuit centers on alleged similarities between Destiny 2's Red War campaign and works by author Matthew Kelsey Martineau.

The case underscores evidentiary challenges regarding vaulted content unavailable in the current game version.

Read more: Court Rejects YouTube Lore as Evidence in Destiny 2 Case (PC Gamer)

April 18

⚫︎ Bungie's latest This Week in Destiny update formally announced The Edge of Fate expansion ahead of its May 6, 2025 reveal event.

Read more: Destiny 2 Teases Next Expansion Timeline (Official Destiny 2 Website)

March 11

⚫︎ Destiny 2 accidentally launched the incomplete Rite of the Nine dungeon mode prematurely alongside Act 2. Players encountered missing UI elements, placeholder assets, and non-functional features before Bungie addressed the unintended release.

Read more: Unfinished Destiny 2 Dungeon Mode Launches Early (Forbes)

February 24

⚫︎ Following player discovery of a bug removing class restrictions on Exotic Glaives, Bungie confirmed it will retain the unintended change rather than implement a fix.

Read more: Bungie Embraces Weapon Accessibility Bug (VGC)

2024

October 15

⚫︎ NetEase officially announced Destiny: Rising, a mobile RPG shooter offering an alternate timeline narrative within Bungie's universe.

Read more: Official Reveal of Destiny Mobile Spin-off (Game8)

September 16

⚫︎ Bungie acknowledged unauthorized use of artist Tofu Rabbit's work in licensed merchandise and initiated compensation talks.

Read more: Bungie Addresses Fan Art Licensing Issue (Game8)

August 16

⚫︎ Destiny 2 experienced widespread username modifications due to an automated moderation system error.

Read more: Account Name System Error Affects Players (Game8)