Destiny 2 Live Service Updates Coming to A Close June 9th
Destiny 2 has been in a lull for quite some time. After the delays to Shadow and Order, the community has not known what direction the game would take. Today, we know the answer to that. The June 9th update will be the last live-service update for Destiny 2. Bungie released an article today, announcing the end of Destiny 2 updates and more for what is coming in the last update.
The Final Destiny 2 Update
June 9th is the final live-service update for Destiny 2. That means we will not be getting any more campaigns, raids, dungeons, or much more for Destiny 2. They will turn their focus to other games under the Bungie umbrella. That could indicate a potential Destiny 3 in the pipeline. However, that is merely an assumption; there is no concrete information on Destiny 3 at the moment.
Destiny 2: Monument of Triumph
The Monument of Triumph will launch on June 9th. It will be a way for all players to celebrate Destiny 2 in its entirety. Legendary Marks will return along with free armor ornaments, accessories, weapon engrams, and more. There will be some additional story beats and lore for players to dive into with Monument of Triumph. More information about the Monument of Triumph will come in future blog posts and TWIDs.
The Return of the Director
The release of Edge of Fate saw Destiny 2 move away from the Director as the Hub. The Portal took its place. With the June 9th update, the Director of the Hub returns. The Portal will still be available, but will be a part of the Director page.
Pantheon 2.0 Live With the Update
Bungie had already confirmed Pantheon 2.0 before. The article gave more information on how it will work. Pantheon 2.0 will be a permanent addition to Destiny 2, allowing players to enjoy it at any point. The important facets for the Pantheon are:
- June 9th: The first slate of bosses becomes available, with two activities each featuring a unique roster of bosses.
- June 13th: What we’re calling the gauntlet, the full line-up of boss encounters in a single activity.
- June 16th: Encounter rotations begin; players can attempt featured single-boss encounters for rewards.
Raids, Dungeons, Sandbox, Destinations, and More
All raids and dungeons in Destiny 2 will get new weapons and armor to fit into the tier system. Crafted weapons will have their own upgrade path for tiers. Weekly Featured Raids and Dungeons are back as well.
Destination weapons and armor are also getting a refresh to be a part of the tiered system. Distortions are an addition to planets, which will provide unique rewards for players.
Sandbox Changes
All three classes will get new aspects and more with the new update. Below is a list of all the current announced changes.
- Aspects
- Solar Hunter: Crackshot
- Void Warlock: Soul Siphon
- Solar Titan: Shieldburst
- New Hunter Melee
- Void Hunter: Phantom Surge
- New Grenades
- All Classes: Strand Slicewire Grenade
- All Classes Stasis Shatter Grenade
- Class Specific Abilities
- Mindspun will interact with the Threadling Grenade
- Ward of Dawn rework
- Trapper’s Ambush new capabilities
- and more!
All Exotic Armor in Destiny 2 will become Tier 5 with the new update. That includes all armor earned since the Edge of Fate release. Some Exotic Armor pieces will be getting their own changes.
Portal Changes
- Removed “choice paralysis” from Portal activities
- Expanding weapon offerings
- Onslaught and Crawler updates
- Escalating difficulty
- Removed revive tokens from Onslaught
- Some Onslaught weapons return
- Contest of Elders reduced to three laps (down from four)
Crucible Ops
- Three new game modes
- Arena Playlist
- Old School PvP
- Private Matches: Glass Cannon
- Throwback to Destiny 1 balancing
- Private Matches: Software
- Third-Person Abilities Only
- Iron Banner every four weeks
- Trials of Osiris on Non-Iron Banner weekends
- Arena Playlist
- Heavy Metal returns with the Cabal Walker
- Competitive Crucible weapons are tiered and have a unique armor set.
Gambit Ops
Gambit will enter the Ops category. As a result, it will get a new armor set with a set bonus and will get reprised iconic Gambit weapons as tiered gear.
Seasonal Events, Rewards Pass, and Armor Ornaments
Seasonal events are retired, with all weapon rewards now earnable through a Monument of Triumph vendor. The previous armor sets are focusable through Bright Engram focusing (An engram and Bright Dust will allow you to purchase from a select category without duplicates. Bright Dust will still be earnable, and Silver is purchasable. The Bright Dust rotation will become daily instead of weekly.
Rewards Pass
The original Shadow and Order rewards pass, which features an Exotic Hand Cannon, Armor Ornaments, and more, will be in the Monument of Triumph update. The pass will have multiple armor sets, ghosts, and shaders. All armor ornaments will work on Exotic armor pieces in PvE.
Sparrow League Racing
Last of all, Sparrow League Racing will become a permanent addition in Destiny 2 from the June 9th update. It will bring back original Destiny tracks and new components, and a unique weapon and armor set. Further information on the SRL will arrive in the coming weeks.
The End of an Era
While there is a whole host of new content coming with the update, the news is sombre. The end of Destiny 2 brings the end of an era of gaming that has hooked everyone. No longer will the excitement of those Destiny World’s First Race exist. There is no more grinding for a weapon, so you have it for the next piece of content. The story ends, right as it was getting started. There may be a Destiny 3 in the future, but for now, we say goodbye to Destiny 2.
Related Destiny 2 Content
Stay tuned for more Destiny 2 content at Total Apex Entertainment. With the new update arriving soon, expect raid and dungeon guides, among others.
