A Festive Surprise: Unexpected Decorations Light Up Destiny 1's Tower
Seven years after its prime, Destiny 1's Tower has received a mysterious and unexpected makeover. Players are reporting festive lights and decorations adorning the iconic social space, a surprise update that has captivated the community. The original Destiny, while still accessible, largely ceded the spotlight to its sequel, Destiny 2, in 2017.
While Destiny 2 continues to thrive with regular content updates, a dedicated fanbase still cherishes the original game. Bungie has consistently incorporated legacy content into Destiny 2, bringing back beloved raids and exotic weapons. However, this recent Tower update is entirely unexpected and seemingly unintentional.
The unannounced decorations, appearing on January 5th, feature Ghost-shaped lights reminiscent of past Destiny seasonal events like The Dawning. However, unlike previous events, there's no snow, and the banners are different. Crucially, no new quests or in-game messages accompany the decorations.
A Ghost of a Scrapped Event?
The lack of official explanation has fueled speculation among players. Reddit users, referencing a video by Breshi, point to a cancelled event known as "Days of the Dawning," originally slated for 2016. Unused assets from this event strikingly resemble the current Tower decorations, leading many to believe the update is a relic of this scrapped content, inadvertently activated due to a forgotten schedule entry. Bungie's assumption that Destiny 1 would be offline by now likely contributed to this oversight.
As of this writing, Bungie hasn't commented on the unexpected update. 2017 marked a significant shift for the franchise, with all live events transitioning to Destiny 2. This accidental festive surprise offers a unique, temporary experience for players before Bungie likely removes it. Enjoy the unexpected holiday cheer while it lasts!
