A Festive Surprise: Unexpected Decorations Appear in Destiny 1's Tower
Seven years after its initial release, Destiny 1's Tower has received a mysterious and unexpected update, featuring festive lights and decorations. This unannounced addition has captivated players, sparking speculation and delight within the community. The original Destiny, while still accessible, largely ceded its spotlight to Destiny 2 in 2017.
Despite Destiny 2's continued success and regular updates, nostalgia for the original game persists. Bungie has consistently incorporated legacy content into the sequel, including popular raids and exotic weapons. However, this recent Tower update is entirely unexpected, appearing without any official announcement or in-game notification.
On January 5th, players began reporting unusual additions to the Tower social space. Ghost-shaped lights, reminiscent of past Destiny seasonal events like The Dawning, adorned the area. However, unlike previous events, the Tower lacked snow, and the banners displayed differed from past celebrations. No new quests or messages accompanied the decorations, adding to the mystery.
A Resurrected Scrapped Event?
The lack of official explanation from Bungie has fueled fan theories. Reddit users, referencing unused assets, suggest a connection to a canceled event known as "Days of the Dawning," originally planned for 2016. The unused assets bear a striking resemblance to the current Tower decorations, leading to speculation that a forgotten future date was mistakenly assigned to the scrapped event's deployment. Bungie likely assumed Destiny 1 would be offline by this point.
As of this writing, Bungie remains silent on the matter. The year 2017 marked a significant shift for the franchise, with all live events transitioning to Destiny 2. This unexpected festive makeover in Destiny 1's Tower offers players a unique, albeit temporary, opportunity to enjoy a nostalgic surprise before Bungie potentially removes it.
