Destiny 2
News, coverage and analysis tracking Destiny 2 across the outlets.- Marathon Mid-Season Update Introduces New Endgame PvE ModeBungie announced that Marathon's mid-season update, launching July 21, will introduce a new experimental PvE endgame mode called Vault Breaker. This mode allows players to explore the Cryo Archive map and its vaults solo or in a crew without encountering other players, with unique progression and rewards. The update also includes improvements to the Cradle Evolution system and increases progression speed, with Season 3 set to begin on September 22 with further early game changes and new content.
- ‘Having Destiny was healthy for us:’ Warframe talks Protoframe romance and the loss of Destiny 2Digital Extremes community director Megan Everett stated that the presence of Destiny 2 was healthy for the Warframe genre, and its current downtime is a loss for both games. She also discussed the recent Jade Shadows: Constellations update, explaining why the new Protoframes Vena and Ryoku cannot be romanced.
"Truthfully, it's heartbreaking": Warframe dev on the hole that Destiny 2 leaves behindWarframe's community director Megan Everett expressed sadness over the end of new updates for Destiny 2, stating it's "heartbreaking" and not a victory for Warframe. She emphasized that healthy competition benefits the industry and that players should show support for Destiny 2's developers, Bungie, despite past criticisms. Everett also clarified that Warframe is not a PvP game and cannot fulfill that specific player itch.
Warframe dev explains why it's not celebrating the end of its biggest rival, Destiny 2Despite Destiny 2 ending its live support, Warframe's developers at Digital Extremes expressed sadness rather than celebration. Community Director Megan Everett stated that the news was "heartbreaking" and that competition is healthy for the gaming industry. The team views both games as distinct, catering to different player needs, and believes the presence of rivals like Destiny 2 pushes Warframe to improve.
Destiny 2 devs repeatedly pitched a dating sim, Bungie veterans say, "but leadership was very Hard No that nobody…Bungie veterans revealed that developers repeatedly pitched a dating simulator inspired by 'Dream Daddy' for Destiny 2, but leadership consistently rejected the idea. While a prototype was created for an internal 'Carnival' event, full-fledged pitches were never approved, despite narrative designers believing it could have expanded the game's audience.
We could've had a 'very Dream Daddy-inspired' Destiny dating sim, but management said no funFormer Bungie employees revealed that a dating simulator inspired by 'Dream Daddy' was developed internally for Destiny 2 but was rejected by leadership. The concept, which included potential romances with characters like Crow and Xur, was pitched annually but never greenlit as a full project. Other game jam prototypes, including a fighting game and a heavy metal concert concept, were also discussed.
Warframe dev says 'no one is celebrating' Destiny 2 winding down: 'A game is healthy when you have…Warframe's community director Megan Everett expressed sadness, not celebration, over Destiny 2 winding down, emphasizing that healthy competition benefits the entire gaming industry. She believes that having strong competitors like Destiny 2 pushes games to improve, and it's a shame to see a game with a dedicated player base reach this stage, especially when support seems to have arrived too late.- How To Find The Secret Destiny 2 Exotic Mission And Get Cull’s ShadowThis guide details how to find the secret Exotic mission in Destiny 2 and obtain the Cull's Shadow fusion rifle. Players must complete specific steps involving Weapons of Sorrow and solving rune puzzles within strikes and on the Moon to unlock the Oblation: Bloodline mission. The guide also covers the steps to acquire the Soulfire Succor Exotic Catalyst for Cull's Shadow.
Ouster Engine PvE and PvP god rolls - Destiny 2This guide details the optimal 'god rolls' for the Ouster Engine Grenade Launcher in Destiny 2, providing specific perk recommendations for both Player vs. Environment (PvE) and Player vs. Player (PvP) gameplay. It highlights the weapon's strengths in area denial and passive damage, offering advice on barrel, magazine, and perk combinations to maximize its effectiveness in different combat scenarios.
Yeartide Apex PvE and PvP god rolls - Destiny 2This guide details the best PvE and PvP god rolls for the Yeartide Apex Solar SMG in Destiny 2. It highlights perk combinations like Heal Clip and Incandescent for PvE, and Demolitionist and Target Lock for PvP. The article also explains how to acquire the Yeartide Apex by spending Legendary Marks at the Altar of Devotion.- Warframe Dev Says 'No One Is Celebrating' as Destiny 2 Support Comes to a 'Heartbreaking' EndWarframe community director Megan Everett expressed sadness over Sony's decision to end support for Destiny 2, calling the news "heartbreaking." She stated that no one within the Warframe team is celebrating this development.
Destiny 2's end is "earth-shattering," Warframe dev says, despite the competition between the 2 shooters: "To live in a reality where they're gone isn't a positive one"Warframe's community director Megan Everett expressed sadness over the impending end of Destiny 2's development, calling the news 'earth-shattering.' Despite being competitors, she stated that no one in the Warframe team is celebrating Destiny 2's closure and that a healthy game market benefits from competition. Everett also noted the unfortunate timing of player support, which surged after the announcement of the game's end.- Bungie's at a crossroads: Should Destiny 3 be a live service, just a campaign, or something else entirely?This article discusses the future of the Destiny franchise, questioning whether Destiny 3 should adopt a live service model, focus solely on a campaign, or return to a more traditional expansion-based release schedule. The author reflects on the pros and cons of Destiny 2's current live service approach and the challenges of sustaining such a model for Bungie and its aging player base.
Destiny 2 Players, Time Is Running Out To Melt Bosses With This ExploitPlayers in Destiny 2 have discovered an exploit allowing for massively overpowered Super attacks by stacking artifact mods, particularly Thunderous Retort. Bungie has acknowledged the bug and plans to fix it in the upcoming weekly update, but has allowed players to use it for fun until then.
"No one is celebrating" - Warframe devs on Destiny 2's "earth-shattering" death, and why the genre is weaker for itDevelopers from Warframe expressed sadness and respect regarding the end of support for Destiny 2, emphasizing that competition within the live service genre is healthy. Despite being direct competitors, the Warframe team views Destiny 2's conclusion as a loss for the genre and highlighted the importance of supporting games throughout their lifecycle, not just at their end.
Weekend Discussion - June 21, 2026This Weekend Discussion article reflects on the past week's content, including discussions on The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time and Destiny 2. It also highlights Shacknews's commitment to avoiding AI-generated content and introduces Sam Chandler, Head of Guides.
Steam Week in Review: spammy, AI-generated capsule art is a pox, and it makes browsing Steam less funThe proliferation of AI-generated capsule art on Steam is diminishing the browsing experience, making it harder to discover genuine indie gems. This trend creates a disconnect between appealing art and actual game quality, potentially leading to wasted time and a less enjoyable user experience for curious players.
How to get Exotic Ciphers - Destiny 2This guide explains how to obtain Exotic Ciphers in Destiny 2, a currency used to acquire special Exotic gear. Sources include the Season Pass, Xur's weekly Xenology quest, and Exotic Orders. Exotic Ciphers can be traded to Xur for an Exotic engram or used at the Monument of Lost Light to purchase Exotic weapons from previous seasons.- MMO Week in Review: ArcheAge’s revival, Guild Wars’ CCGThis week's MMO news roundup covers a variety of topics including Guild Wars receiving a CCG in China, ArcheAge's revival, and Richard Garriott's efforts to regain Ultima copyright. It also features updates on Tomo Endless Blue's Kickstarter success, Embers of the Uncrowned, and Diablo Immortal's new Warlock patch.
Thank you, BungieA writer reflects on returning to Destiny 2 after a period of anger over its perceived mismanagement and layoffs, finding solace in experiencing the game's conclusion. The author expresses gratitude to Bungie for the memories and the opportunity to witness the end of one of the greatest live service games.