Destiny 1 Gets Surprising Update Seven Years Later

Destiny 1's Tower Mysteriously Updated with Festive Lights

Seven years after its prime, Destiny 1's Tower social space received an unexpected holiday makeover, complete with festive lights and decorations. This surprise update, discovered by players on January 5th, has sparked considerable speculation within the community.

While Destiny 2 has become Bungie's flagship title, the original Destiny remains playable, and Bungie continues to integrate legacy content into the sequel. This unexpected addition to the Tower, however, is entirely undocumented. Players found Ghost-shaped lights reminiscent of past seasonal events like The Dawning, but without accompanying quests or event indicators.

A Forgotten Relic of a Scrapped Event?

The leading theory points to a cancelled event, tentatively titled "Days of the Dawning," originally slated for 2016. Reddit users, including Breshi, have compared unused assets from this scrapped event to the current Tower decorations, suggesting a strong correlation. It's speculated that the decorations were assigned a future date on the game's internal schedule, a placeholder that somehow activated years later. Bungie likely assumed Destiny 1 would be offline by this time.

As of this writing, Bungie has yet to comment on this unexpected development. The update remains active, offering players a unique, albeit unintended, experience before Bungie inevitably removes it. This spontaneous addition serves as a nostalgic reminder of Destiny 1's legacy, a testament to the enduring appeal of the original game and its dedicated community.