Summary
- The original Destiny Tower received a mysterious and surprising update with lights and decorations.
- This accidental Tower update may be related to a scrapped event named Days of the Dawning and a forgotten schedule date.
- Bungie has yet to acknowledge the surprise update, leaving players to enjoy it before it's removed.
Destiny players were thrilled to discover that the Tower zone in the original game received an unexpected and mysterious update, featuring festive lights and decorations, seven years after its initial launch. Although Destiny was largely overshadowed by its sequel, Destiny 2, which launched in 2017, some dedicated fans continue to revisit the original game. Bungie has been integrating legacy Destiny content into Destiny 2, including iconic raids like Vault of Glass and King's Fall, and fan-favorite exotics like the Icebreaker sniper rifle. However, for those still playing the first game, a surprising update to the Tower caught their attention.
On January 5, reports emerged online that Destiny's central hub, The Tower, had undergone a strange and unexpected update. Upon logging in, players noticed Ghost-shaped lights arranged similarly to those seen during past seasonal events like The Dawning. However, the absence of snow and slightly different banners indicated this was not a typical live event. Additionally, there were no new quest indicators or messages to suggest the start of a new event.
Accidental Destiny Tower Update Could Be From a Scrapped Event
In the absence of any official statement from Bungie, fans began speculating about the cause of the update. Some players, including Breshi and others on Reddit, pointed to a scrapped event called Days of the Dawning, which was initially planned for 2016 after the successful Taken King expansion. Breshi's video highlighted that the unused assets from this event closely resemble those now appearing in The Tower. It's believed that the event was scheduled with a future date that was intended to be removed later, under the assumption that Destiny would no longer be active by that time.
As of the time of writing, Bungie has not commented on the Destiny 1 Tower update. The year 2017 marked a significant shift for the franchise, with all live and seasonal events transitioning to Destiny 2. Although this update isn't an official event, players can log in and enjoy this unexpected surprise before Bungie likely removes it.
