Destiny 1 Gets Surprising Update Seven Years Later

A Festive Surprise: Unexpected Decorations Appear in Destiny 1's Tower

Seven years after its initial release, Destiny 1's Tower has received a mysterious and unexpected update, featuring festive lights and decorations. This surprise, seemingly accidental, has captivated players and sparked speculation within the community.

While Destiny 2 has become Bungie's flagship title, receiving consistent updates and expansions, the original Destiny remains accessible. Bungie continues to integrate legacy content from Destiny 1 into its sequel, but this Tower update is entirely unexpected.

The unannounced decorations, noticed by players on January 5th, feature Ghost-shaped lights reminiscent of past seasonal events like The Dawning. However, unlike previous events, there are no accompanying quests, messages, or snow. The banners displayed also differ from those seen in past live events.

A Resurfaced Scrapped Event?

The lack of official communication from Bungie has fueled theories among players. Many believe the decorations are remnants of a canceled event, tentatively titled "Days of the Dawning," originally planned for 2016 following the release of The Taken King expansion. Reddit user Breshi's video highlights the striking similarity between unused assets from this scrapped event and the current Tower decorations. It's speculated that a placeholder future date was mistakenly assigned to the event's activation, leading to its unexpected reappearance.

As of now, Bungie has remained silent on the matter. With the transition to Destiny 2 in 2017, all live events shifted to the sequel, leaving Destiny 1 largely untouched. This unexpected festive surprise offers a nostalgic moment for players before Bungie likely removes the decorations. Enjoy it while it lasts!