Destiny 1’s Surprise Holiday Update: A Seven-Year-Old Secret
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Destiny 1's Surprise Holiday Update: A Seven-Year-Old Secret
Destiny 1’s Surprise Holiday Update: A Seven-Year-Old Secret
A bizarre event occurred in the world of Destiny 1. On January 5th, players logged in to find the Tower, the game’s central hub, inexplicably decked out in holiday decorations for The Dawning, Destiny’s version of Christmas.
A Seven-Year-Old Mystery
This was surprising, as Bungie, the developer, ceased support for Destiny 1 in 2017 after the release of Destiny 2. The update is purely cosmetic; no new quests, items, or gameplay elements were added.
YouTuber Breshi suggests a plausible explanation: The decorations were cut content from 2016’s The Taken King expansion. Breshi theorizes it was scheduled for January 5, 2016, then scrapped, and mistakenly scheduled for January 5, 2025, a temporary placeholder that was never removed.
Bungie’s Silence and Destiny’s Future
Destiny 1’s servers remain online, allowing players to experience this unexpected holiday surprise. Bungie hasn’t commented on the situation, leaving the Tower’s festive appearance unresolved. While Bungie focuses on Destiny 2 and the upcoming Marathon game, a planned Destiny spin-off, codenamed Payback, has reportedly been canceled. A mobile game, Destiny Rising, is under development with NetEase.
The unexpected reappearance of this seven-year-old event highlights the enduring legacy of Destiny 1 and the occasional surprises lurking within its code.
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