Destiny 1 Gets Surprising Update Seven Years Later

Destiny's Tower Receives a Mysterious, Festive Update

Seven years after its initial release, Destiny's Tower social space has unexpectedly received a holiday-themed makeover, complete with festive lights and decorations. This surprise update, which went unnoticed by Bungie initially, has delighted players revisiting the original Destiny game.

While Destiny 2 has since taken center stage, some players still maintain an active presence in the original Destiny. It's for these dedicated fans that this unexpected treat appeared. The decorations, featuring Ghost-shaped lights reminiscent of past seasonal events like The Dawning, have sparked considerable speculation within the community. However, the lack of accompanying quests or in-game announcements suggests this is an unintentional occurrence.

A Forgotten Event?

The leading theory points to a cancelled event, tentatively titled "Days of the Dawning," originally planned for 2016. Reddit users, including Breshi, have compared unused assets from this scrapped event to the current Tower decorations, suggesting a possible connection. The prevailing assumption is that the event's assets were mistakenly scheduled for a future date, long after Bungie anticipated Destiny 1 would be offline.

As of this writing, Bungie remains silent on the matter. The year 2017 marked a significant shift for the franchise, with all live events transitioning to Destiny 2. This unexpected update, therefore, serves as a nostalgic surprise for players, a fleeting moment of festive cheer in the original game before any potential removal by Bungie. Enjoy it while it lasts!