Destiny 2 Update Results in Username Loss

A recent Destiny 2 update inadvertently resulted in a widespread alteration of player usernames (Bungie Names). Many players awoke to find their established names replaced with "Guardian" followed by a random number sequence. This article details the developers' response and outlines steps for affected players.

Destiny 2 Username Glitch: Bungie's Response and Name Change Tokens

Bungie, the developer, acknowledged the problem, stating on X (formerly Twitter) that their name moderation tool malfunctioned, impacting a significant number of accounts. The issue, which began around August 14th, affected players who hadn't violated any naming conventions, some of whom had used the same name since 2015.

The moderation system typically flags and changes names containing offensive language or personal information. However, this incident resulted in a mass, unintentional renaming.

Bungie's investigation led to the identification and resolution of the underlying server-side issue, preventing further accidental name changes. They pledged to distribute free name change tokens to all players as compensation.

While the immediate problem is resolved, Bungie continues to monitor the situation and encourages players to remain patient. Affected players can anticipate receiving their name change tokens and further updates from Bungie soon.