Destiny 2
News, coverage and analysis tracking Destiny 2 across the outlets.- How Destiny 2 Ends For Every Major CharacterThis article delves into the resolutions for various major characters in Destiny 2 following the conclusion of its narrative arcs. It details the final paths for characters like Zavala, Ikora, Eris Morn, and others, exploring their retirements, promotions, ongoing quests, and personal journeys as presented in the game's lore and epilogue.
An obscure new game-breaking Destiny bug lets you one-hit bosses, and I don't think Bungie's gonna let this…A new game-breaking bug has been discovered in Destiny 2 that allows players to stack multiple seasonal artifact mods simultaneously. This exploit enables players to achieve incredibly powerful builds, such as turning Titan's Thundercrash into a nuclear bomb or creating a massive Threadling army, allowing for bosses to be defeated in seconds. While the bug is obscure, it is expected to be patched quickly by Bungie due to its game-breaking nature.
Destiny 2 comes full circle as players honour the tradition of pushing bosses to their deaths—this time by becoming a porcupine and smacking them with a void footballPlayers are honoring an old Destiny tradition in Destiny 2 by using a specific game mechanic to push bosses to their deaths, effectively farming them. This method involves combining a Sentinel Titan's Ward of Dawn ability with a crossbow to create a 'porcupine' effect that sends enemies flying. This tactic is being used to farm the Pantheon raid gauntlet, which returned in the game's final update.
How to get Exotic Orders in Destiny 2This guide explains how to obtain Exotic Orders in Destiny 2, which are crucial for acquiring Exotic Catalysts and other endgame items. While obtaining Exotic Orders is largely random, players can increase their chances by completing Common and Legendary Orders, with a chance to roll an Exotic Order upon completing a Legendary one. Prioritizing activities like Arena Ops and Solo Ops, and potentially utilizing the Rewards Pass for Order Rarity Boosts, can further improve acquisition rates.
For the Bird Triumph - Destiny 2This guide explains how to complete the 'For the Bird' Triumph in Destiny 2, which requires players to complete all encounters of the Vault of Glass raid. Players must speak with Hawthorne in the Tower to obtain the Fated Deepsight quest and ensure all raid encounters are completed to finish the Triumph and earn rewards.
Strange Leftovers locations for Pieces of the Whole Triumph - Destiny 2This guide details the locations of Strange Leftovers in Destiny 2, required for the Pieces of the Whole Triumph. Players need to find three specific items in The EDZ, The Tower, and Nessus to complete the Treasure Hunting objective and earn Legendary Marks.
High Albedo PvE and PvP god rolls and how to get - Destiny 2This guide details the best PvE and PvP god rolls for the High Albedo sidearm in Destiny 2. The High Albedo is a reprised weapon from Europa, obtainable through a quest from Variks or as a random drop from planetary activities. While the weapon is more suited for PvE, specific perk combinations can make it viable for PvP.
Evening Reading - June 15, 2026This edition of Shacknews Evening Reading covers various gaming topics, including discussions on Destiny 2 and the potential for Destiny 3, new indie game previews like Rhythm Heaven Groove and Grave Seasons, and a look back at cut content from The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. The article also highlights Shacknews's commitment to original content and its merchandise.
The Division 2: Into the Dark Introduces New Toxic Dark Zone, Improves PvEvP ExperienceThe Division 2's latest season, Into the Dark, introduces significant updates to the Dark Zone, including a new Toxic Dark Zone for cooperative play and improved rewards from Landmarks. The season also adds new mechanics for collecting and using Sample Canisters to unlock powerful bonuses.
How to find Strange Leftovers in Destiny 2This guide details how to find Strange Leftovers in Destiny 2, a challenge related to Xur's past appearances. Players need to visit specific locations in the EDZ, Nessus, and the Tower to collect these items to complete the Pieces of the Whole Triumph.
Where to find the Imbaru Chest in the Throne World in Destiny 2This guide details how to find the Imbaru Chest within the Throne World in Destiny 2. Players must navigate to the Queen's Bailey, progressing through areas like the Florescent Canal and Court of Thorns, to locate the chest within a large building. Interacting with the chest completes a Triumph, rewarding players with tokens for cosmetic items.
How to find Assimilated Demolishers in Destiny 2This guide explains how to find and summon the Assimilated Demolishers, Vex bosses located in the Watcher's Grave area of Nessus in Destiny 2. Players must defeat all three within a five-minute time limit to complete the Forcible Disconnect Triumph and earn Legendary Marks. The article also briefly mentions other Triumphs and the author's background.
Say hello to EA Advertising, which will let your favourite brands 'integrate' ads to 'enhance' your…Electronic Arts has launched EA Advertising, a new platform enabling brands to integrate advertisements into its games. Initially targeting sports titles like EA Sports FC and Madden NFL, these "in-game integrations" will feature dynamic placements, branded content, and reward-driven objectives. EA claims its games reach over 120 million players monthly, presenting a significant opportunity for advertisers to "enhance" player experiences.
How to get the Pyroclastic Flow Rocket Launcher in Destiny 2This guide explains how to obtain the Pyroclastic Flow Rocket Launcher in Destiny 2, a weapon reprised in the Monument of Triumph update. Players can acquire it by completing Public Events on Nessus, with a higher chance of drops from Heroic Public Events and the Distortion zone.
How to get the Truth Exotic Catalyst in Destiny 2This guide explains how to obtain the Truth Exotic Catalyst in Destiny 2. The Catalyst can be acquired through completing Vanguard, Crucible, or Gambit Ops activities, or by completing Exotic Orders, with a small chance of dropping. Once obtained, players must defeat 300 enemies with the Truth rocket launcher to unlock its 'Reaper's Tithe' effect, which grants a stacking damage buff.
Weekend Discussion - June 14, 2026This Weekend Discussion from Shacknews covers various topics including a rumored Zelda remake, the excitement for Grand Theft Auto 6, and reflections on Destiny 2's Day One raids. Sam Chandler, Head of Guides, is highlighted for his work.
Respawn Monday #3: Guild Wars 3 and Destiny 2's Final Update — Too Much Gaming | Video Games Reviews, News, & GuidesThis article reflects on the future of Guild Wars 3 and the conclusion of Destiny 2's content updates. Developer ArenaNet plans to support Guild Wars 2 and Guild Wars 3 simultaneously, with Guild Wars 2 receiving substantial updates and a feature to earn rewards for the new game. Meanwhile, Destiny 2 has received its final major update, leaving the game in its best possible form with storylines concluded, and Bungie is urged to keep servers running due to continued player interest.- MMO Week in Review: Guild Wars’ Orr, Elder Scrolls’ U50, and EVE’s Cradle of WarThis week's MMO news roundup covers Guild Wars 3's monetization and setting, Elder Scrolls Online's new difficulty settings, EVE Online's Cradle of War expansion, and Blizzard's lawsuit against a World of Warcraft emulator. It also touches on Destiny 2 entering maintenance mode, Camelot Unchained's early access, and the ongoing discussions around the Lord of the Rings MMO and industry layoffs.
Hide-and-seek game Meccha Chameleon is the latest indie hit to boast a million sales as it soars up the Steam chartsThe hide-and-seek indie game Meccha Chameleon has achieved over one million sales on Steam, reaching the number two spot on the platform's global best-sellers list. The game, which involves players mimicking their environment to hide from seekers, is praised for its simple yet engaging gameplay and low price point. It has also seen significant viewership on Twitch, indicating its popularity as both a player and spectator experience.
It's bittersweet that the best time to play Destiny 2 in years coincides with its end, but I'm happy for the new players who get to experience its most liberating iteration yetThe final update for Destiny 2, despite marking the end of the game, is seen as a positive and liberating experience, especially for new players. This update introduces numerous requested quality-of-life improvements, loot refreshes, and activity revamps, making it the best iteration of the game to date. While the narrative conclusion may be underwhelming, the extensive patch notes highlight significant additions that revitalize the game's core elements.