Destiny 2 News, Tips, Tricks & Ideas

Xur is back in Bungie’s Destiny 2 with the usual weekly dose of Exotics, Legendaries and disappointment. He’s in the European Dead Zone on Earth until the next reset and carrying the Exotic auto rifle Monte Carlo.

The latest Dawning event in Destiny 2 was meant to be a fun and enticing seasonal celebration but instead has caused outrage within the games’ community. 

Valve has unveiled its annual ‘Best of 2023' list on Steam, revealing which titles dominated sales on PC. The titles haven't been numerically ranked, but have been grouped into tiers — Platinum, Gold, Silver, and Bronze — based on data collected from January 1 through December 15, 2023. The Top 12 category is populated by both free-to-play multiplayer games and the biggest launches, with the award-winning Baldur's Gate 3, Starfield, Cyberpunk 2077, and Hogwarts Legacy emerging as the best-selling titles. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, which was disliked by both fans and critics alike, also made it to higher echelons, thanks to a dedicated fanbase wanting to experience its multiplayer segment.

The products discussed here were independently chosen by our editors. GameSpot may get a share of the revenue if you buy anything featured on our site.

Xur has returned for the last time this year in Bungie’s Destiny 2 but has some rather underwhelming Exotics. He’s in the Arcadian Valley on Nessus until the next weekly reset and carries Skyburner’s Oath, a Year 1 Energy scout rifle.

We’re into the top half of our Most Wanted games of 2024, and if there’s two themes running through this selection of five games, its of redemption arcs and new beginnings.

The products discussed here were independently chosen by our editors. GameSpot may get a share of the revenue if you buy anything featured on our site.

Xur is available in Bungie’s Destiny 2, but unfortunately isn’t selling Gjallarhorn or any other crazy Exotic. He’s in the European Dead Zone on Earth and carries Coldheart, an Exotic Arc trace rifle for 29 Legendary Shards.

A winter season quest called returns in for Guardians to complete for exclusive holiday rewards. This mission introduces Guardians to the mechanics unique to the limited-time event, and what kind of rewards they can receive from it. Special Boons are available during The Dawning event that can grant you and your fireteam rare items as gifts for your efforts.

Steam’s 2023 Winter Sale went live today, December 21. Running until 1:00 PM Eastern/10:00 AM Pacific on January 4, the Steam sale offers deals on a wide range of PC games. This includes up to 95% off on some titles.

Like Dungeons and Raids, Destiny 2’s Starcrossed Exotic mission features secret chests. These chests in Destiny 2 are released weekly, can only be opened once a week for Undying weapon rewards, and are difficult to find.

The products discussed here were independently chosen by our editors. GameSpot may get a share of the revenue if you buy anything featured on our site.

A new Exotic mission, “Starcrossed”, is available in Bungie’s Destiny 2 as part of Season of the Wish. It sees players returning to the Black Garden and earning a new Exotic bow, the Wish-Keeper. First, you must advance the seasonal story, which involves playing The Coil and Riven’s Lair.

Bungie still has some presents left as they close out the year in Destiny 2. Currently, in the Season of the Wish, the new Starcrossed Exotic mission is live. Explore and uncover Ahamkara remains in the mysterious Black Garden and get your hands on some new rewards, including the Wish-Keeper Exotic Strand Bow.

Everyone’s beloved (or hated) Agent of the Nine, Xur, is back in Bungie’s Destiny 2. You can find him in the Tower Hangar, where he’ll remain until the next reset. This week’s Exotic weapon is Black Talon, a Heavy Void sword for 29 Legendary Shards.

Guardians are used to getting lumps of coal instead of presents from Xur, but it appears the Agent of the Nine is in good spirits. Xur is selling the coveted Calus Mini Tool this week in Destiny 2. If you don’t know why that’s a good thing, let me explain why.

Epic's tradition of giving away free games over the Christmas period has returned and begins today.

It's been a long time since the Forsaken expansion came out and Guardians killed Riven--but now the raid boss is back and working with us. Here's everything you need to know.

Here's where you can find Xur this weekend and what the Agent of the Nine has for sale.

Destiny 2 developer Bungie are staring down the barrel of a full Sony takeover if forthcoming expansion The Final Shape doesn’t meet sales expectations, according to several anonymous current and former employees. The same sources also claim that the studio are prepared to cut staff again to meet their financial obligations as a Sony subsidiary, having laid off a significant proportion of their workforce in November.

Around a month on from a major round of layoffs, Bungie developers have opened up to IGN about low morale within the studio, and the risks that Sony could take away the autonomy of what is currently an independent subsidiary of Sony if they cannot meet financial targets.

When PlayStation’s acquisition of Bungie was finalized last year, it happened under special circumstances for the latter in particular. Bungie has remained fully autonomous and continues to function as an independent subsidiary under Sony’s ownership, though it seems the studio might be under threat of losing that special status, as per a report published by IGN.

In October, it was reported that Bungie had joined the ever-growing list of studios that have been hit with layoffs in 2023, with around 100 jobs being affected at the Destiny developer. As per a report published by IGN, it seems things have only gotten worse at the studio since then. Owing to the possibility of Sony dissolving Bungie’s board and taking full control of the company, the developer has been making significant cutbacks in various other areas, while the relationship between leadership and employees continues to grow more adversarial, the report claims.

Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox

Employees at Destiny 2 developer Bungie have said they feel anxious about their current status at the company, following layoffs earlier this year.

Around a month on from a major round of layoffs, Bungie developers have opened up to IGN about low morale within the studio, and the risks that Sony could take away the autonomy of what is currently an independent subsidiary of Sony if they cannot meet financial targets.

As you work your way through the In the Shadow of the Mountain quest in Destiny 2, you’ll need to find 10 bones in Warlord’s Ruin. I’ve found all 10 myself, so I can help you get all Hefnd’s Bones in Destiny 2 Warlord’s Ruin.

Bungie’s latest Dungeon for Destiny 2, Warlord’s Ruin, is finally available. You’ll need Lightfall with the Annual Pass or this year’s Dungeon Key to access it. Check out the trailer below to see what’s in store.

Warlord’s Ruin awaits in Destiny 2 . The newest dungeon, and the second of Lightfall, arrives as part of the newSeason of the Wish update that opened up this week.

Here's where you can find Xur this weekend and what the Agent of the Nine has for sale.

Widespread derision from the Destiny 2 community over the contents of a new $15 Starter Pack has led Bungie to remove the pack from the Steam store. 

The new $15 Starter Pack was met with raised eyebrows and plenty of criticism from the Destiny 2 community.

When Season of the Wish launched this week for Destiny 2, it was with the Starter Pack, a $15 bundle containing three Exotics, some upgrade materials, cosmetics and Glimmer. After negative feedback from the community, it was pulled. Bungie has issued a statement explaining the same, and it’s not quite what fans are expecting.

A new dungeon is about to drop in Destiny 2, with a new set of weapons, rewards, and some other interesting additions. Here's what you need to know about it.

One of the best (and most annoying) Crucible weapons in Destiny 2 can be made even better with its Exotic catalyst--here's how to get it and why you want it immediately.

Shortly after it released the Starter Pack for Destiny 2, Bungie has now pulled the pack from sale. The company made the decision to pull the Starter Pack from sale due to concerns raised by the Destiny 2 community, which accused the Starter Pack of being a pay-to-win bundle.

You can get some serious loot in the Season of the Wish's repeatable seasonal activity, especially if you stick with The Coil for the long term.

Here's everything you need to know about Destiny 2: Season of the Wish.

Half of the reason why we all play Destiny 2 is because of the fashion which is why it’s big news when new armor sets are revealed early. Not only that, but Dungeons and Raids usually have the coolest-looking armor in the game and Warlord’s Ruin, the new Dungeon, has really mid-looking armor.

Season of the Wish has arrived in Destiny 2, which means a new bundle is available. No, not the season’s Silver Bundle, but a brand new one – the Starter Pack. It’s aimed at Guardians starting for the first time and costs $15.

Along with its Witcher-themed cosmetics, Destiny is also getting the franchise's most iconic meme.

A month after the first rumours came out, Bungie has now confirmed that Destiny 2: The Final Shape has been delayed. The final chapter of the Destiny 2 saga will release on 4th June 2024.

Scour the Dreaming City to find some feline friends and unlock Triumphs.

Here's how challenges work and what's asked of you during Destiny 2's Season of the Wish.

The Final Shape may have been delayed once more, but Destiny 2 players still have some new content to play through. Season of the Wish launches today, opening the final season before a change in release model, with new content that will lead into that expansion. Along with the new season, expect a Witcher collaboration, holiday events, and a new dungeon.

On the surface, the adventures of a stoic monster-hunting hero exploring a grim fantasy world of dark magic and ancient lore might have little in common with a game like Destiny 2. But, when you look closer, it’s apparent that Destiny 2 and CD Projekt Red’s long-running The Witcher series have more in common than you might think.

Season of the Wish, Bungie’s final season for Destiny 2, is now available. It’s the culmination of a story begun since Lightfall, with players returning to the Dreaming City to bargain with Riven, the Ahamkara. Check out the launch trailer below.

With Season of the Wish out today for Bungie’s Destiny 2, it also marks the limited rollout of the Fireteam Finder. This LFG-style system will allow players to seek groups in-game to complete activities like Dungeons, Raids and whatnot. In a new update video, game director Joe Blackburn outlined the team’s approach to the rollout.

Destiny 2 game director Joe Blackburn released a new update video, providing details on upcoming content to fill the void afterThe Final Shape’s delay. However, he also name-dropped the next Dungeon coming to the looter shooter on December 1st: Warlord’s Ruin.

Destiny 2’s The Final Shape is delayed after rumors of lackluster pre-orders, to say nothing of all the other controversy at Bungie. While the development team has plenty of other content coming up, including Into the Light in April, game director Joe Blackburn released a new video to provide his thoughts on the expansion.

Destiny 2’s endcap to its first 10 years of story will now land next June, as The Final Shape slips back by over three months. In its place will be an extension of the multiplayer shooter’s next season, plus some new features and content inbound to help tide players over.

Bungie will now launch its climactic Destiny 2 expansion The Final Shape on 4th June 2024.

A month after the first rumours came out, Bungie has now confirmed that Destiny 2: The Final Shape has been delayed. The final chapter of the Destiny 2 saga will release on 4th June 2024.

It’s official: Destiny 2’s next expansion, The Final Shape, is delayed to June 4th, 2024. While Season of the Wish is still kicking off tomorrow, there will be other content for players to look forward to.

After rumors claiming the same, Bungie has confirmed that Destiny 2: The Final Shape will launch on June 4th, 2024. It was originally planned for February 27th, but reports claim pre-orders were tracking below expectations with internal feedback being “good, not great.”

Bungie has delayed Destiny 2 expansion “The Final Shape” from its previously planned February 27, 2024 release date to June 4, 2024.

Halo Infinite saw is fair share of post-launch struggles, thanks to less-than-satisfactory support from developer 343 Industries, but of late, the tide seems to be turning for the first person shooter. Season 5 of Halo Infinite’s multiplayer post-launch content launched in October, and its meaty additions to the game have brought about an increase in its player numbers.

Whether you wanted it or not, Xur has returned in Bungie’s Destiny 2. The Exotic/Legendary vendor is in the European Dead Zone on Earth until the next weekly reset. This week’s Exotic weapon is Tractor Cannon, a Void heavy shotgun which costs 29 Legendary Shards.

Here's where you can find Xur this weekend and what the Agent of the Nine has for sale.

Developer Bungie has announced that the planned Fireteam Finder tool for Destiny 2 will be getting an open beta for all players. The aim of the beta is to help stress test the new tool, which would essentially allow players to plan and create Fireteams for Destiny 2‘s endgame content from within the game itself.

Bungie is removing the ability to one-shot an enemy player with a slide melee.

With Destiny 2’s Season of the Wish going live next week, Bungie has detailed some balance changes coming with Update 7.3.0. Woven Mail is getting a 10 percent nerf to its damage resistance in PvE, from 55 to 45 percent. Restoration’s healing is dropping from 40 to 35 HP per second in PvE and 20 to 17.5 HP per second in PvP. Restoration x2 is also getting hit and will grant 50 HP per second in PvE (down from 65) and 25 HP per second in PvP (reduced from 32.5).

With Season of the Wish coming soon for Destiny 2, Bungie has revealed the seasonal artifact – the Queensfoil Censer. Though it includes perks for Solar, Strand and Stasis, there’s also a heavy focus on Rocket Launchers.

Bungie wants you to help test this major new Destiny 2 feature.

Geralt-inspired skins are coming to Destiny 2.

Bungie’s next and final season for Destiny 2, Season of the Wish, goes live on November 28th. It’s focused on the Dreaming City and Riven, but that’s not all, as it marks the arrival of the shooter’s next collaboration – CD Projekt RED’s The Witcher.

It’s no secret that 2023 is not ’s strongest year. However, the last 30 days have been exceptionally bad, with the game experiencing an all-time low of players on Steam. Data on the game’s console players are harder to come by. However, its poor Steam performance could indicate broader problems for Bungie.

Xur, Agent of the Nine and weekly vendor extraordinaire, has graced Bungie’s Destiny 2 again. He’s in Watcher’s Grave in the Arcadian Valley on Nessus until the next weekly reset and has The Colony as the weekly Exotic weapon. It’s a Heavy Void grenade launcher whose projectiles travel along the ground and track enemies.

Here's where you can find Xur this weekend and what the Agent of the Nine has for sale.

Get highly detailed statues, replica Exotic helmets, and adorable plushies with these Destiny 2 Black Friday deals.

Bungie has released a new teaser trailer for the upcoming Season of the Wish for Destiny 2, which is slated for release on November 28. The trailer, which can be checked out below, offers up a short 10-second teaser of what we can expect from the season’s story.

Last week, theDestiny 2 community solved a special in-game puzzle that revealed the setup for the final season before next year’s The Final Shape expansion. There’s a new teaser out today for this final season, Season of the Wish.

I’ve been around the Destiny 2 block long enough to have experienced that the vast majority of past seasons don’t get any marketing, or a revealed name, until the hour that it comes out. I’m pleasantly surprised to see Destiny 2 Season of the Wish get marketing, but I’m still in the dark about the status of The Final Shape.

Veteran Exotic/Legendary vendor Xur is back in Bungie’s Destiny 2, residing in the Tower Hangar and doubtless awaiting the return of Strange Coins. This week’s Exotic weapon is The Jade Rabbit, a Kinetic scout rifle.

Here's where you can find Xur this weekend and what the Agent of the Nine has for sale.

Bungie surprise-dropped the name for Destiny 2 Season 23, it’s Season of the Wish, and players are roasting Bungie in the comments… for good reason. Prepare for an onslaught of wish jokes.

The Pre Astyanax IV is a brand-new Legendary Solar Bow in introduced in Season of the Witch. This weapon comes with a Precision Frame, meaning it has a longer draw time and is optimized for damage. While drawn, Guardians can cancel a shot by this Compound Bow by pressing. Pre Astyanax IV is great for both PvE and PvP content. The large Perk pool allows Guardians to challenge any activity.

After Bungie released the final puzzle of the Imbaru Engine in Destiny 2’s Season of the Witch, players receive a cutscene with a revelation. Long story short, the next season is revealed, and it’s Season of the Wish. It goes live on November 28th and focuses on the Dreaming City and Riven, the last surviving Ahamkara.

The lead-up to The Final Shape expansion is tying off some plot threads from all the way back in the Last Wish raid.

Xur has returned in Bungie’s Destiny 2, this time residing in the European Dead Zone on Earth till the next weekly reset. He’s carrying Arbalest, the Exotic linear fusion rifle which is Kinetic. It’s good at breaking shields, especially for Barrier Champions, and only costs 29 Legendary Shards.