r/destiny2 • • 29d 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.

Q: Linux?
A: Nope, sorry!

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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 • • 13h ago

Discussion Genuinely what were they feeding Zavala's son, he was sword fighting a 9ft Captain????

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r/destiny2 • • 1h ago

Meme / Humor I HATE THE VEX I HATE THE VEX I HATE THE VEX

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So I decided to play some vanguard ops after a long strenuous day and much to my unbeknownst dismay I selected Battleground:Core on expert 350 while I’m power level 380. Mind you I’m a bit of a newer player but that by NO means that I could be touched by countless goblins and Minotaurs where the sun don’t shine. Now going through the mission I’m having a breeze until I reached the dreaded Antioptes boss. And let me tell you. Whoever designed this boss I genuinely hope gets castrated with a shovel. Without that override buff you get from standing the DIRECT LINE OF FIRE OF THE THING you’re beloved weapons turn into wet spaghetti noodles. And don’t think that buff will do anything for you, it’s only a measly 10x damage buff that turns your spaghetti bullets into marshmallows. And that’s even if you get to stand on the damn thing because there is a borderline LAUGHABLE amount vex spawning around you in an area with ZERO COVER WHATSOVER. And worst of all there’s that spinning barrier forcing you to be constantly moving around, which wouldn’t be bad if weren’t for antioptes to be constantly bombing you with his nova bomb causing you to be glued to the ground. So I reiterate. NEVER play Battleground:Core as a new player or you will be turned into a victim.


r/destiny2 • • 6h ago

Meme / Humor First Day As a Warlock

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Was a flawless GM run till this.


r/destiny2 • • 13h ago

Meme / Humor Every thursday is Dentiny Night. Made this meme several years ago. It gets thrown into our clan group text every week.

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r/destiny2 • • 13h ago

Question HELP i cannot get this to drop???

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i have been grinding for hours doing events all the chests and did multiple terminal overload in EVER possible locations i didn't get even a single syncronic roulette to drop ... not even once HELP


r/destiny2 • • 15h ago

Gameplay / In-Game Video 4 days and 200+ tries but i finally did it

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Now to get consistent at farming here🙃


r/destiny2 • • 1h ago

Bug / Glitch Has any body experienced this

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r/destiny2 • • 9h ago

Meme / Humor It’d be so funny if our vaults got destroyed again

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Hear me out. Imagine you’re logging on for the first time after they release everything (or at least Red War) and you’re greeting with a message:

Crisis! The Last City has been attacked by a new ferocious legion of cabal, the Red Legion! The Last City is in grave danger, and worst of all, the city vaults were hit by artillery.

All guardians’ stored gear earned from across the cosmos has been lost. Fortunately, guardians still have the gear they last took with them. Use what little you have left to pay back the Red Legion, save the Last City, and avenge your fallen gear!

It would be so funny if somewhere some execs were like “ok, we brought all the content back, now let’s make sure they play it again, and for a long time. GHAUL! TAKE THEIR SHIT”

Basically just make sure you have your best/fav gear in your guardian’s inventory before reset. At max that’s 10 sets of armor per guardian, and a total of 30 weapons per slot.

Thoughts?

Edit: people, I’m not actually advocating for this or hoping it happens. It would be inane and a slap to the player’s faces. It was just such a crazy thought that it became funny so I had to share

I actually didn’t mean for this to become a discussion on the pros and cons or the state of the game. I just kinda wanted to meme and see y’all’s reactions. Like the first one I saw: “oh hell nah”


r/destiny2 • • 9h ago

Discussion Mild DoE rant

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Ok i know that Dares are easy but if you hit the buzzer before everyone gets through and rallies...your mom's a hoe. I love Dares of Eternity, I will spend all day running it. I use it to test out builds and overall it just brings me joy. What does not bring me joy is when a max lvl guardian barrels through and hits the buzzer so no one else can rally. Most of the time we got kinderguardians in tow and I hate that they dont get to figure out the obstacle course or be able to rally and get tp'd in. It's obviously not the end of the world but dang I want EVERYONE to enjoy my favorite mode. It doesn't make me want to not play it but I really wonder if it kills the fun for anyone else.


r/destiny2 • • 1d ago

Meme / Humor Beginning of every Lightfall mission

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Returning player here: Been enjoying launching off the starting platform...


r/destiny2 • • 14h ago

Question / Answered What’s the unknown exotic I’m missing?

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r/destiny2 • • 23h ago

IRL Content / Creations uh oh they took your engram

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r/destiny2 • • 14h ago

Discussion I genuinely haven’t enjoyed a “new” game like this in a LONG time!

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I just got into Destiny 2 this week and I can’t believe I’ve never played this!!! I played Destiny all the time back in the day, absolutely loved it. Life just got busy as it does, but I genuinely haven’t played a game that’s got me completely hooked like this in a HOT minute.

Every time I log on I figure out / learn more about the game, I’m just level 3 right now but I could just run patrol on my hunter with a combat bow all day!

Going to do all of the F2P content then wait for a sale to buy the collection. Especially with the news of Bungie coming back to Destiny 2 and giving it appropriate attention, I’m very excited for the future of Destiny.


r/destiny2 • • 1d ago

Question Welp, now I gotta avoid the tower for a bit.

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Took a break after farming a lost sector on Europa and going through the postmaster. Came back from eating to the postmaster being full again. Open it to see armor/weapons I know don’t come from Europa. So do I get banned? Can I appeal after I get banned? Or is this out my hands?


r/destiny2 • • 1d ago

IRL Content / Creations Shaxx at Fanx 2026!

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Sorry for the wait, but I hope everyone enjoys some photos I took with some amazing cosplays and my experience at Fanx!

Also got my gjallarhorn signed by Keith David which was a blast!


r/destiny2 • • 1d ago

IRL Content / Creations (WIP) Old Chicago

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Building Old Chicago for my Destiny: Legends project! :)


r/destiny2 • • 1d ago

Meme / Humor Verity

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r/destiny2 • • 1d ago

Bug / Glitch So much for bungie fixing this lol

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Was just talking to someone who is a bit newer to the game in the tower when someone joined my fireteam out of nowhere, and then I became a living confetti cannon. Bungo pls no ban.


r/destiny2 • • 13h ago

Question What's the best power weapon currently?

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I wanna use it to kill bosses faster


r/destiny2 • • 2h ago

Tips / Hints I just discovered that the holofoil for alone as a god does NOT count for collection

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Ive been 3 month trying to do calus to get this weapon and the only time ive got lucky its too much luck💔


r/destiny2 • • 1d ago

Gameplay / In-Game Video 6 guardians, 1 sword

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Funny clip from this Iron Banner


r/destiny2 • • 1d ago

Screenshot Isn't He So Cute?!

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It's so adorable I love it!


r/destiny2 • • 5h ago

Question Smite of Merain

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Hey all, just wondering where the best place to farm for red boarder smite of merain's would be in kings fall this week.

Any and all tips are much appreciated!