Destiny 1 Revives with Major Update After 7 Years

Destiny 1's Tower Mysteriously Updated with Festive Lights

Seven years after its initial release, Destiny's iconic Tower social space has received an unexpected update, featuring festive lights and decorations. This surprise, discovered by players on January 5th, has sparked much speculation among the community. The original Destiny, though still accessible, largely ceded the spotlight to Destiny 2 in 2017.

While Destiny 2 continues to thrive with ongoing content updates, many players retain a fondness for the original game. Bungie has consistently added legacy content to Destiny 2, including classic raids and exotic weapons. However, this latest development in Destiny 1 is entirely unexpected.

The update features Ghost-shaped lights reminiscent of past seasonal events like The Dawning, but without the usual snowy ambiance or event-specific banners. No new quests or in-game notifications accompany the decorations, adding to the mystery.

A Forgotten Event Resurfaces?

The absence of official communication from Bungie fuels fan theories. Reddit users, including Breshi, point to a cancelled event, "Days of the Dawning," originally planned for 2016. Unused assets from this scrapped event closely resemble the current Tower decorations, suggesting a possible connection. The theory posits that a placeholder future date for removal was mistakenly activated.

As of this writing, Bungie has not commented on this unexpected update. The year 2017 marked a significant shift for the franchise, with all live events transitioning to Destiny 2. While not an official event, players are encouraged to log in and enjoy this temporary, nostalgic surprise before Bungie inevitably removes it.