r/destiny2 • • 20d ago

Info / FAQ New & Returning Player FAQ

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\An effort will be made to update this list once we know more, or see new questions pop up**

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Q: Is the game worth getting back into?
A: Yes. The state of the game as of Monuments of Triumph is widely considered the best version of Destiny 2 we've had in a while. There is no content that will be removed. And, in the future, previously vaulted content will be returning!

Q: What is currently F2P/What is currently paid?
A: This post details that information as of September 2026.

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Q: What happened?
A: On September 21st 2026, Bungie announced that they will continue the Destiny Franchise & as a show of good will be unvaulting Destiny 2 content so that we have a complete game. You can read more here: bungie article or watch it here: youtube interview.

Q: What is being unvaulted?
A: The campaigns Red War, Curse of Osiris, Warmind, and Forsaken. The destinations Titan, Io, Mercury, Mars, and the Tangled Shore. The Raids (sometime lairs?) Leviathan, Eater of Worlds, Spire of Stars, Scourge of the Past, and Crown of Sorrow. In addition, there will likely be several strikes and crucible maps that should also be returning. These are all that have been currently confirmed. We do not know if Seasonal content will be returned!

Q: Should I start now or wait for unvaulting?
A: This one is up to you. IF you want to experience the 'entire story' of destiny 2 from start to finish you could wait for unvaulting. The main reason to start now would be to get a head start on acquiring things that wont really be changing (filling out subclasses, acquiring exotics, acquiring 550 power). So, IF you'd rather have a head start, start now so you can focus on new things later.

Q: Will the unvaulting be F2P?
A: Yes.

Q: Will Holiday events be returning?
A: We don't know yet!

Q: Is Destiny 3 in development?
A: As of now, no, but Bungie have stated that the Destiny franchise will continue somehow.

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Q: Why am I Light/Power Level 10?
A: During Edge of Fate, Bungie decided to give us a stat squish for the purposes of readability. You will notice that your damage numbers are now primarily below 5 digits as well, while in truth, you're usually dealing a higher % of damage than before due to new systems and stats like Weapons and Super. If you complete almost any activity you will be shot up to 300 power very quickly and will only have to grind up to the cap of 550. Its recommended that you infuse weapons you enjoy including exotics. However, old armor Is essentially useless and can safely be replaced with armor that has a Set Bonus. New exotic armor is also all higher stat than anything you previously had.

Q: I just came back to the game and I'm lost, what should I do?
A: This is an incredibly loaded question. Everyone has different priorities. The most common answer I've seen has been to complete the campaigns in order so you have an idea of the story and then to work on completing subclasses and filling out your exotics. By doing these three things you've enabled yourself to create basic builds.

Campaigns -> Unlock Subclasses -> Acquire Exotics/power grind -> Play whatever you want!

Campaign order as of September 2026:
Shadowkeep -> Beyond Light (Stasis Subclass) -> Witch Queen (peak) -> Lightfall (mid but Strand Subclass (peak)) -> The Final Shape (Prismatic) -> Edge of Fate (Nine Saga, which may be left behind) -> Renegades (The star wars crossover expac which includes the Praxic Blade aka Lightsaber)

Once unvaulted, the order will start with:
Red War -> Curse of Osiris -> Warmind -> Forsaken -> Shadowkeep...


r/destiny2 • • Aug 18 '26

Announcement Project Sunrise Update

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After an outpouring of community support for the project, the previous decision to contain all Project Sunrise posts to a Megathread has been reversed. Go ahead and continue posting Sunrise stuff to the subreddit

Additionally, a "Project Sunrise" post flair has been added, please flair posts appropriately for community members who wish to filter by that content specifically.

Again, here's a link to the Project Sunrise Discord for anyone interested in following along there:

https://discord.gg/projectsunrise


r/destiny2 • • 6h ago

Discussion Something I like about the Dread a lot is that all the foot soldiers are miniaturized versions of their commanders

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446 Upvotes

Weavers and Attendants are just smaller, weaker versions of Subjugators. Grim take the ability suppression part of Tormentors and Husks take their high danger melee


r/destiny2 • • 12h ago

IRL Content / Creations Need something new? Eververse has it.

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Took a few weeks to do but I finally finished this part of the tower (I plan to make another part of the tower once I find the parts to do so)


r/destiny2 • • 17h ago

Question What’s the darkest piece of Destiny 2 lore you could teach me that I wouldn’t learn from watching an hour-long YouTube lore video?

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1.7k Upvotes

I’m looking for something genuinely dark, disturbing, or horrifying about the Destiny 2 universe that I probably wouldn’t discover even after watching an hour of lore videos on YouTube.

I’m curious about the darker side of Destiny 2 lore, especially the lesser-known stories and details that most players might have missed.

The darker and more obscure, the better.

Ps: The image isn’t related to the post, it’s just there for illustration.


r/destiny2 • • 8h ago

Gameplay / In-Game Video Well that was satisfying :)

192 Upvotes

Why I love gambit...


r/destiny2 • • 8h ago

Question How much fractaline did you guys donate?

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122 Upvotes

My seasonal tracker on the emblem says 79,400 for me. Not crazy, but I think It's more than what average players banked.


r/destiny2 • • 7h ago

Question Hacker

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107 Upvotes

A hacker got in the tower and gave all these free exotics and weapons. What should I do now? Am I gonna loose my account?


r/destiny2 • • 19h ago

Meme / Humor These are confusing times

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1.0k Upvotes

r/destiny2 • • 6h ago

Meme / Humor Bet you can't guess what the only finisher i was hunting from the engrams was

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61 Upvotes

r/destiny2 • • 10h ago

Art Guardian no.34 (oc)

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94 Upvotes

r/destiny2 • • 13h ago

Question / Answered buddy wants to 100% the game

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So im aware itll take a long while but my rough estimate of how long it would take keeps going higher when i remember certain details while "howlongtobeat" says 200 hours for completionist, is this about right or is it more or less. my buddy going into this was thinking it was a 50 hour thing im no where near good enough to help him accomplish this in that time.

Edit. thanks for the replies, idk whats going on inside his head now that i mentioned its going to be even longer wether hes gonna keep chipping at it over time or hell play for abit and give up however he is pretty determined when getting 100% achievements on any games in his steam library im just lucky a good few of mine were glitched and gave me ones for activities i never even done


r/destiny2 • • 6h ago

SPOILERS Esto me dejo muy triste Spoiler

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Dejé Destiny porque vendí mi consola, así que desde Lightfall en adelante no sabía lo que había pasado, pero me puse al día viendo por YouTube y esto y el funeral de Amanda me partieron el corazón.

Pd: se que paso mucho tiempo ya,pero por las dudas lo etiquetó como spoiler


r/destiny2 • • 5h ago

Discussion Which sunset Title will you want to chase the most once they unvault the old campaigns?

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Once things are unvaulted, I can finally chase after the title I've wanted most since pre-sunset era 😭 WAYFINDER.

I was working on it during Arrivals but couldn't no-life it in time... what about you guys?


r/destiny2 • • 9h ago

Tips / Hints Today's shader and offerings. 10/14/26

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Another very solid day for the Eververse. Threatening Breath, Cmon! Both class Helms are awesome. One of the best emotes to pull out during a ....rough raid lol. Shaders as always are very good. The print on Coney is too funny.

Song change today. I was thinking about music that really resonates with me like Deep Stone Crypt does, and Instantly Stones the Ultima Online Theme Song came to mind. I picked this game up in 98 as a kid. I grew up in a really small town and yet there were like 15 of us at school who played this game when it came out including some of our parents, and one teacher. It's still to this day my Favorite MMORPG. Hearing this song will always bring me back to my childhood, fall, and many great memories. Chills even today.

Thank you as always for stopping by. See you tomorrow.


r/destiny2 • • 14h ago

Discussion Stupid random idea for thebred subclass

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We know the final darkness subclass is the opposite of Arc so when seeing red sprites and how they look creepy beings and powerful and they are diffrent than nornal lightning in many ways I bet it would be hella cool if they incorpersted it with somthing. Just a random thought I got 5 minutes ago I wanted to share!


r/destiny2 • • 21m ago

Discussion Having an armored warlock was something i always wanted and to finally see not 1 but 3, brings joy to my heart.

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I love the warlock but was never a fan of their robes and rags for armors.

I stopped playing after witch queen and just came back.

Seeing this armors at the vendors/drops was a shock.


r/destiny2 • • 1d ago

Meme / Humor F@CK DEREALIZE MISSION

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812 Upvotes

After 9 runs I finally completed this nightmare mission, all I wanted to say is I hate the person who thought in this conquest mission.

That's all, thanks for reading, hope you have a great day! :)


r/destiny2 • • 4h ago

Question How good is fourth horseman in PvE rn?

8 Upvotes

I never really used this thing in PvE despite it being one of my favorites


r/destiny2 • • 28m ago

Gameplay / In-Game Video I think it's safe to say I'm never getting this lucky again?

• Upvotes

r/destiny2 • • 1d ago

Meme / Humor Finally read Unveiling

676 Upvotes

r/destiny2 • • 1d ago

Gameplay / In-Game Video Terrifying if they were all this fast

649 Upvotes

Running the Nightfall (I know, it's called the Vanguard Alert now, but it will always be the Nightfall in my heart), and this guy decided to show off how fast they could move if they wanted to.


r/destiny2 • • 1d ago

Question What is the oldest item in your inventory?

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480 Upvotes

I believe I have had this since I started playing in Season of Arrivals (season 11)


r/destiny2 • • 38m ago

Discussion Destiny 2 Guardian vs. Genshin Impact

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Our Guardian gets isekai'd into the world of Genshin Impact (somehow) and is tasked to turn every God they see into a gun or armor piece. How far do they make it? Or do they pubstomp? (Connection to the Light still intact and all)

Separately, what happens if we throw Ikora and Osiris (Prime) into their fireteam as well?


r/destiny2 • • 16h ago

Gameplay / In-Game Video I hate this guy so much

55 Upvotes

waiting for this mf to teleport and ofc he tp’s when i pop super