This Week In Destiny – 02/01/2024

This Week in Destiny, we are finding fireteams in new ways. We know you are enjoying this new way to connect with players, either as a New Light looking for Guardians for help or as a veteran willing to share their wisdom. No matter the situation, we are happy to implement two additional ways to use Fireteam Finder.

Here’s what we have been cooking for this one:

• Thank you, Joe.
• Geth a first look at our latest partnership.
• Fireteam Finder on your phone and on Bungie.net.
• Double rewards for Nightfall completions approaching.
• Relic will be back in rotation next week.
• Increased Wishing Glass Shard drop rates in The Coil starting Tuesday.
• Sword bounty: completed.
• Game2Give livestream today!
• A new batch of cinematics for our Cutscene Archive.
• Our final Prime Gaming drop is available today.
• The weekly Player Support Report.
• And our Art and Movie of the Week winners.

Let’s do this.

Thank You, Joe

Today, we’d like to take a moment to say a special farewell to our very own Joe Blackburn. You may know him as the Game Director of Destiny 2, but for the hundreds of team members who come together to work on this game every day, we know him as a friend, teammate, and a Titan main Guardian with the best 1v1 Overload Minotaur plan anyone has ever seen.

And while our friendship with Joe continues on, so does the closing and polish process for The Final Shape, our Episodes, and our future [REDACTED] plans. And we could not be more excited to announce that these future efforts are already being Game Directed by the Halo, Myth, and Destiny veteran Tyson Green.

If you’ve followed Bungie for any length of time, you've already heard Tyson’s name and seen his face (or at least his hat) in our many ViDocs, and you’ve certainly enjoyed the work of the many different teams he has led. From leading multiplayer and Forge efforts in Halo 3, to most recently supporting the development of Fireteam Finder (among many other efforts), Tyson’s creativity and expertise have been a critical part of Bungie’s success and legacy.

Here’s more from Tyson himself:

My time working with Bungie started with Myth II back in 1998 and has carried through almost every product we’ve released since. I’ve been pleased to be a part of Destiny from essentially the beginning, from early days introducing loot to our shooter culture, to more recent days guiding the brilliant teams responsible for the breadth of Destiny’s core systems: reward, combat, activity, social, and commerce systems.

Joe has always brought a lot of energy and creative vigor to the team, and it has been a pleasure to work on Destiny with him as a teammate and a friend. I expect we’re going to miss him terribly. To step into his role is humbling, but also energizing, and I look forward to carrying on his work in service to our players and our team.

My passion as a developer has always been to build the supports around which a community can grow. I came to Bungie from the fan community and aspire to build things that players can share as common interests. From Halo 3’s Forge and File Share systems to Destiny’s Buildcrafting and Fireteam Finder, I am proudest of the things that bring our community together in collaboration. I look forward to more such opportunities in The Final Shape and the years of Destiny beyond.

I’m Commander Shepard and…

...This is our latest collaboration in the Last City! We know you all are busy with calibrations, but this Tuesday we announced something new. Ornament sets inspired by Commander Shepard, Garrus Vakarian, and Dr. Liara T'Soni are coming to Destiny 2 on February 13. ’To celebrate this awesome partnership with BioWare, we’ll also have an Exotic Sparrow, an Exotic ship, and an Exotic Ghost available to all players at no cost, as well as a new finisher and an Exotic emote at the Eververse, all inspired by the sci-fi universe where “Reaper” means more than a class item mod.

We'll share Mordin details very soon, but for now, here’s a preview of what’s to come!

Fireteam Finder: Looking Forward

First off, we wanted to thank you for trying the new Fireteam Finder feature! We appreciate your patience and participation in the original Raids Stress Test and the subsequent Fireteam Finder Beta. We’re humbled by the outpouring of positive feedback and suggestions. Please do keep them coming. Our focus in the coming months is to make the experience feel complete, both in and out of the game. To that end, we have some new updates incoming!

Companion App ♥ Game Client

For the uninitiated, the Destiny 2 Companion app boasts a well-loved looking-for-group (LFG) tool called Find Fireteam, and we’re hard at work updating it with a more unified experience across the Destiny 2 Companion app, game client, and (eventually) Bungie.net. In a future update, players will be able to create and join Fireteam Finder lobbies from their mobile devices and from within the game.  Like the in-game version, this initial release of Fireteam Finder on the Destiny 2 Companion app will be part of the beta experience, so we welcome your continued feedback!

In-Game Updates

Next, we’re hard at work on some exciting in-game updates as well. We’ve already made significant strides in improving the Fireteam Finder feature, with over 60 bug fixes and quality-of-life improvements presently in-game! Some highlights of these changes include an animated sheen when the lobby host has new pending applications, improved text chat channel color legibility, and improved performance when inspecting players through Fireteam Finder Applications.

In the near future, be on lookout for other improvements, including Fireteam Finder lobby voice chat, friend invites to Fireteam Finder lobbies, improved menu-to-menu flow, better feedback when you apply to lobbies, and, last but not least, the roster will once again fit 12 Guardians on the Nearby column. All in, there are an additional 70 bug fixes and quality-of-life improvements slated for the next six-to-eight months (many of which come directly from community feedback).

By the Numbers

We’re seeing that groups formed in Fireteam Finder are completing activities at similar rates to other LFG tools.

Top 3 Activities

• Dungeons: 32%
• Strike: 32%
• Raids: 23%

Double the Uzume Next Week

Next week, not only will Uzume RR4 (an amazing Sniper Rifle both for PvE and PvP) be the weekly reward for Nightfall completions, but Zavala is feeling generous and will give away double rewards and increased reputation. What better moment to get a hold on that Fourth Time’s the Charm and Deconstruct roll? Or maybe you prefer the Snapshot and Incandescent combo?

If you just need to finish a Grandmaster Nightfall for Guardian Ranks or the Conqueror title, that's fine, too! Remember, you will have access to all you haven't completed yet, so you can earn it in a single sitting, and you can use Fireteam Finder to find a group willing to help you.

Relic is Back

Relic is one of our newer PvP modes, where proficiency with tools we've used in the past is rewarded with loot and Shaxx's highly motivational screaming. Starting next Tuesday, Relic will be back for four weeks. The Aegis, the Synaptic Spear, and the Scythe await you.

Increased Shard Drop Rates in The Coil

Back in the first few days of Season of the Wish, as players were just starting to wrap their heads around The Coil, we saw Platinum success rates of around 35 to 50%, which were a bit lower than we expected. Based on the data at the time, we announced plans to make the activity a bit more forgiving for players to reach Platinum in the future.

However, by the end of the second week, we were already seeing 70 to 85% of all successful completions reaching Platinum, as players got better at tackling this activity. On top of that, roughly half of those teams didn't even kill the Glass Collector to reach their score. These numbers have held steady throughout the Season so far, but we’re here to give everyone else a little nudge.

Even with these high numbers in mind, we still want to make sure more players get their hands on all that sweet loot waiting for them at the end of a Platinum run. Starting on February 6, we'll be increasing the Wishing Glass Shard drop rates from defeating enemies in The Coil to make hitting Platinum even more achievable. Good luck out there!

7,777,777 Sword Kills Achieved

You did it, Guardians! Thank you for taking care of our little pest problem while Geralt enjoys some well-deserved time off traveling the beautiful lands of Toussaint. As we promised, here is a universal code for the Adventurous Spirit emblem for taking down 7,777,777 enemies with Swords. Now you can add “Amateur Monster Hunter” to your resume, just after “Saladin's Young Wolf.”

9FY-KDD-PRT

Last Days to Support Game2Give

The return of our Game2Give charity livestream is here! Live today from 10 AM PST to2 PM PST on the Bungie Foundation’s official Twitch channel, join VIP special guest Todd Haberkorn (Drifter himself), Bungie creators P1KaPeach and Leopard, and the team at Bungie (including our very own Global Community Lead Cozmo) as they rally the community to do good through gaming, fun, and prizes!

 The stream will be filled with prizes, an exclusive behind-the-scenes look on how Drifter came to life, and some “spicy” fun! There are so many ways to get involved:

• Earn a prize wheel spin – It’s stocked with signed collectibles, emblems, and even a studio tour.
• Send a debuff to our gamers – Because there’s nothing like playing along.
• Hang out in chat – Keep an eye out for chances to win several giveaways.
• Watch on Twitch Drops – Spread the word, bring a friend, enjoy the show, and earn the Traveler’s Wish emblem for watching through Twitch Drops.

Don’t forget that Game2Give officially ends Sunday night, February 4, at 11:59 PM PST. This is your last chance to earn this year's exclusive items before the vault closes again. Visit www.game2give.com or head over to the livestream and help us close out this incredible Game2Give in style!

For more information, read through the Bungie Foundation Help Center and FAQs.

Fine Additions to Our Cutscenes Collection

Today, we are expanding our Cutscene Archive with four more longform videos. Our collection is available on YouTube for everyone to watch in full, but if you just want to refresh what we just added, you can do so below. We'll keep expanding it in the following months.

Season of the Forge

Season of the Drifter

Beyond Light

Season of the Witch

Update on Prime Gaming Rewards

Starting today, February 1, players will have four new items available as part of the Prime Gaming rewards program. This is what you will get:

• Vehement Flock Exotic emote
• Knucklebug Exotic ship
• Directoria Sagitta Legendary Sparrow
• Timed Prime-exclusive Legendary shader

Bungie and Amazon started their Prime Gaming collaboration in January of 2020, with today’s drop marking the 49th bundle we've given away in Destiny 2 as part of the program. The promotion is at last coming to an end, so please don't forget to pick it up before March 7 and grab your items at the kiosk behind Rahool in the Tower. For more information about Prime Gaming, check out our support page.

Player Support Report

Quick! Someone wish for more wishes!

 Known Issues List  |  Help Forums  |  Bungie Help Twitter

Ahamkara Tales Triumph

We are aware that the Destiny 2 Update 7.3.0.6 patch notes stated that we, “Fixed an issue where the final radio message of the Season didn't complete the Ahamkara Tales Triumph.” This fix was made pre-emptively for when the final radio message is released later in the Season.

Moments of Triumph

Moments of Triumph 2023 has begun. Learn more about participation requirements and information on how to redeem associated rewards in our Moments of Triumph Guide.

Known Issues

While we continue investigating various known issues, here is a list of the latest issues that were reported to us in our :

• Totem spawns in the Warlord’s Ruin dungeon are sometimes inconsistent.
• The Winter’s Guile Exotic uses the term “encased” instead of “frozen” in the perk description.
• Reprised Dreaming City weapons do not count toward the Cursebreaker title progress.
• Players are being granted incorrect Triumphs after acquiring ritual ornaments for the Chivalric Fire Sword.

For a full list of emergent issues in Destiny 2,review our Known Issues article. Players who observe other issues should report them to our #Help forum.

Two More Evil Wizards

Which Daughter of Oryx do you take down first: the one on the right or the one on the left? Anyway, we couldn't choose one this time. They’re both too awesome!

Daughters of Oryx, by Hannah, via Twitter/X

Intrusive Thoughts Won

You aim as best as you can. You shoot your Grenade Launcher. You miss. One bounce, two bounces, three bounces... and Guardian down with a graceful flip.

Movie of the Week: Bounce, bounce, dead

And that's the TWID for this week. We hope you are having fun completing Riven’s Wishes and your Moments of Triumph for the Lightfall year. We’ve got a lot to talk about in the coming weeks! Want a sneak peek? Ok, fine, come a little closer... ^{_{Rewards refresh}}.

Until then, Guardians.

Destiny 2 Community Team