Destiny 1's Tower Receives Unexpected Festive Makeover
Seven years after its initial release, Destiny's iconic Tower social space has received a surprise update, adorned with festive lights and decorations. This unexpected addition, discovered by players on January 5th, has sparked considerable speculation within the community. The original Destiny, though still accessible, largely faded into the background following the 2017 launch of Destiny 2.
While Destiny 2 has flourished with consistent updates and expansions, nostalgia for the original game remains strong. Bungie has regularly incorporated legacy content into Destiny 2, including classic raids and exotic weapons. However, this recent Tower update is entirely unexpected, appearing without any in-game announcements or new quests.
The decorations bear a striking resemblance to those seen in past Destiny seasonal events, particularly The Dawning. However, key elements like snow are absent, and the banners differ from previous iterations. This lack of context has fueled theories among players.
A Ghost of a Scrapped Event?
Many believe the update is a remnant of a canceled event, tentatively titled "Days of the Dawning," originally planned for 2016. Reddit user Breshi, among others, has highlighted the similarity between unused assets from this scrapped event and the current Tower decorations. The theory suggests that a placeholder date far into the future was assigned to the event's assets, with the assumption that Destiny 1 would no longer be active by then.
As of this writing, Bungie has yet to comment on this unexpected update. The year 2017 marked a significant shift for the franchise, with all live events transitioning to Destiny 2. This leaves players with a fleeting opportunity to enjoy this unintentional festive surprise in the original Destiny's Tower before Bungie potentially removes it.
