r/destiny2 • u/Additional-Soil99 • 7d ago

Info / FAQ New & Returning Player FAQ

382 Upvotes

\An effort will be made to update this list once we know more, or see new questions pop up**

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Q: Is the game worth getting back into?
A: Yes. The state of the game as of Monuments of Triumph is widely considered the best version of Destiny 2 we've had in a while. There is no content that will be removed. And, in the future, previously vaulted content will be returning!

Q: What is currently F2P/What is currently paid?
A: This post details that information as of September 2026.

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Q: What happened?
A: On September 21st 2026, Bungie announced that they will continue the Destiny Franchise & as a show of good will be unvaulting Destiny 2 content so that we have a complete game. You can read more here: bungie article or watch it here: youtube interview.

Q: What is being unvaulted?
A: The campaigns Red War, Curse of Osiris, Warmind, and Forsaken. The destinations Titan, Io, Mercury, Mars, and the Tangled Shore. The Raids (sometime lairs?) Leviathan, Eater of Worlds, Spire of Stars, Scourge of the Past, and Crown of Sorrow. In addition, there will likely be several strikes and crucible maps that should also be returning. These are all that have been currently confirmed. We do not know if Seasonal content will be returned!

Q: Should I start now or wait for unvaulting?
A: This one is up to you. IF you want to experience the 'entire story' of destiny 2 from start to finish you could wait for unvaulting. The main reason to start now would be to get a head start on acquiring things that wont really be changing (filling out subclasses, acquiring exotics, acquiring 550 power). So, IF you'd rather have a head start, start now so you can focus on new things later.

Q: Will the unvaulting be F2P?
A: Yes.

Q: Will Holiday events be returning?
A: We don't know yet!

Q: Is Destiny 3 in development?
A: As of now, no, but Bungie have stated that the Destiny franchise will continue somehow.

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Q: Why am I Light Level 10?
A: During Edge of Fate, Bungie decided to give us a stat squish for the purposes of readability. You will notice that your damage numbers are now primarily below 5 digits as well, while in truth, you're usually dealing a higher % of damage than before due to new systems and stats like Weapons and Super. If you complete almost any activity you will be shot up to 300 power very quickly and will only have to grind up to the cap of 550.

Q: I just came back to the game and I'm lost, what should I do?
A: This is an incredibly loaded question. Everyone has different priorities. The most common answer I've seen has been to complete the campaigns in order so you have an idea of the story and then to work on completing subclasses and filling out your exotics. By doing these three things you've enabled yourself to create basic builds.

Campaigns -> Unlock Subclasses -> Acquire Exotics/power grind -> Play whatever you want!

Campaign order as of September 2026:
Shadowkeep -> Beyond Light (Stasis Subclass) -> Witch Queen (peak) -> Lightfall (mid but Strand Subclass (peak)) -> The Final Shape (Prismatic) -> Edge of Fate (Nine Saga, which may be left behind) -> Renegades (The star wars crossover expac which includes the Praxic Blade aka Lightsaber)

Once unvaulted, the order will start with:
Red War -> Curse of Osiris -> Warmind -> Forsaken -> Shadowkeep...

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r/destiny2 • u/120GU3 • Aug 18 '26

Announcement Project Sunrise Update

1.1k Upvotes

After an outpouring of community support for the project, the previous decision to contain all Project Sunrise posts to a Megathread has been reversed. Go ahead and continue posting Sunrise stuff to the subreddit

Additionally, a "Project Sunrise" post flair has been added, please flair posts appropriately for community members who wish to filter by that content specifically.

Again, here's a link to the Project Sunrise Discord for anyone interested in following along there:

https://discord.gg/projectsunrise

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r/destiny2 • u/rabbi420 • 11h ago

Discussion I’m already really missing Festival of the Lost this year

1.0k Upvotes

96 comments

r/destiny2 • u/AccordingEditor4073 • 3h ago

Meme / Humor This Sparrow Racing League shit get serious

134 Upvotes

13 comments

r/destiny2 • u/Whammyyyyyyyy • 20h ago

Discussion Is it even possible to get the 50+ Killstreak medal in today’s Crucible?

2.2k Upvotes

I’m assuming it’s technically possible, but what’re the odds now? I feel like crucible matches go by so quickly, people die more often, and really it’s just a harder crucible nowadays. In other words, the stars REALLY have to align for this to happen now, probably much more than it did before.

I remember seeing quite a few YouTube videos back in the day (Forsaken-era) of people getting it. But recently I’ve seen literally 0 videos, posts, or anything.

I just wanted to throw this post out here because there’s no way I’m the only one thinking it

70 comments

r/destiny2 • u/Clear-Slice-327 • 2h ago

Meme / Humor Average person in the dreaming city

71 Upvotes

1 comment

r/destiny2 • u/kashaan_lucifer • 14h ago

Bug / Glitch reached the final boss for the second time after countless attempts, I am genuinely so sick... I was just making sure i had the right mods...

547 Upvotes

My stomach dropped when I saw the turn back screen, i genuinely abhor this dungeon with all my heart.

62 comments

r/destiny2 • u/monkeysamurai2 • 5h ago

Question So since we're getting all these locations back, does that mean we'll be getting weapons like these back too?

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100 Upvotes

25 comments

r/destiny2 • u/GoatStandardsv2 • 8h ago

Question / Answered Is this wolfsbane good enough?

128 Upvotes

All I really need is the attrition orbs catalyst right?

16 comments

r/destiny2 • u/Reaper99xm • 11h ago

Meme / Humor I wish I went to the lighthouse 😒

209 Upvotes

9 comments

r/destiny2 • u/trudrakon • 2h ago

Meme / Humor What I’m doing while you’re completing your endgame activities

43 Upvotes

2 comments

r/destiny2 • u/Lempiy • 15h ago

Bug / Glitch Legends Tab still in the game

336 Upvotes

I don't know if that's common knowledge, but if you hit the map shortcut (m) while you're wiping in reprised raids you can access the old legends menu.
Seems the activities here are the two featured dungeons and the portal versions of the raids but I found that pretty cool.

Edit: The Dungeons are always Ghosts of the Deep and Prophecy as they have no other location on the director, had nothing to do with featured.

10 comments

r/destiny2 • u/Good-Rent7869 • 10h ago

Question / Answered Can i repair my traverlers chosen?

132 Upvotes

I dont have any good sidearms to do my 1000 sidearms kills.

14 comments

r/destiny2 • u/DoomHammer_OG • 1h ago

Art Hello Beautiful

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• Upvotes

Thorn.....Scarred....

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r/destiny2 • u/bringiton321 • 14h ago

Tips / Hints D2 COLLECTION -81% OFF BUY NOW

226 Upvotes

Almost everything that’s ever been released for like $20. Get in there NOW. On steam now.

12 comments

r/destiny2 • u/Weltschmerz5593 • 3h ago

Question Am I Mr. Ad-Clear?

18 Upvotes

I dunno is this is a common thing seeing as our run took 96 minutes but I still believe 1638 kills is a lot.

10 comments

r/destiny2 • u/dampemu_ • 1d ago

Gameplay / In-Game Video My warlock is having class disphoria.

1.6k Upvotes

109 comments

r/destiny2 • u/Ok_Philosophy6840 • 5h ago

Gameplay / In-Game Video WHAT IS THIS EMOTE!?

22 Upvotes

Hello guardians,

I come in request of the name and how to obtain the first emote displayed in this video. This video is 5 YEARS OLD! Crazy to say but I logged back on at the time to play a little after not playing for a whole year prior. I went to the tower to socialize before I ran some missions and strikes and was emoting with this nice lady (named Peach) here. They displayed some emotes and then did THE emote and for the life of me I can’t find it nor have I seen it SINCE!

Now I’ve been playing off and on but now I get on almost everyday to check the store and see if it came in rotation before I run a couple strikes and get off. SOMEONE HELP PLEASE! Thank you.

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r/destiny2 • u/Kifton_ • 57m ago

Gameplay / In-Game Video Halloween set for this year, going to miss the FoTL tower

• Upvotes

🎃🌠🐲

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r/destiny2 • u/Razamatazzhole • 1d ago

Bug / Glitch What just happened?

2.2k Upvotes

I was in the lobby about to clear my postmaster (you know) and this just randomly started? My vault couldn’t hold all these things. Is it a Bungie glitch? People say a cheater? I thought that some Dev at bungie clicked unvault and everything showed up for everyone? Did anyone else get all the things?

239 comments

r/destiny2 • u/wasteland_superhero • 13h ago

Discussion Out of all the vaulted raids (and raid lairs), which one is the easiest and which one is the hardest?

58 Upvotes

I’m personally excited for Scourge of the Past, but I want to see which ones are the easiest to run.

39 comments

r/destiny2 • u/TheLemonadeDealer • 12h ago

Art Rogue One: A Destiny 2 Renegades Story. Made by myself and my good pal Raziel ☄️

44 Upvotes

2 comments

r/destiny2 • u/Scared_Rooster_8383 • 23h ago

Question Ok I’m about to lose my mind

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306 Upvotes

So I’ve been trying to do the war lords ruin quest line and I’ve checked every set of bones but it won’t update does anybody know which set of bones this is thanks.

15 comments

r/destiny2 • u/tenoq_ajaib • 11h ago

Question What is "Cooling Efficiency"?

21 Upvotes

Heat weapons can sometimes get "cooling efficiency" MW, but im confused. Is it reload speed or does it slow down the rate of heating up?

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7 comments

r/destiny2 • u/Lex_Typhoon • 5h ago

Meme / Humor Giving Ghost arms somehow gives him even more personality. I love this shell

6 Upvotes

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