I remember the excitement surrounding Destiny back in 2013. As a die-hard Halo fan, I was thrilled to see this fantastic game. The anticipation during the beta was intense, and I spent a lot of time playing. The full launch was eagerly awaited and became a big part of my life for the next ten years. Now, at 33, I have so many memories from playing Destiny, from the vanilla D1 days to now. I remember doing nightfalls with my clan, getting the Vex Mythoclast by cheesing Atheon, and completing exotic quests like the one for Thorn. I even remember the loot cave and getting my first exotic drop, The Last Word. My main was a Warlock, and I recall a particularly rewarding experience helping a guardian named Viking through the Kings Fall raid. It was one of the best moments I've had in the game. It's sad to realize that I spent a decade immersed in a single game. I vividly remember buying an Xbox One to play this game and feeling as excited as a kid. I recall getting the collector's edition at a midnight release in 2014 and the pure joy I experienced when I started my journey with it, not knowing that it would have such a profound impact on my life. There were many memorable moments, like completing the Wrath of the Machine raid, figuring out how to get the Outbreak Prime weapon, and achieving a flawless run in the Trials of Osiris. I also spent much time in The Crucible, especially Destiny 2. However, there were ups and downs. I remember the excitement of grinding for the Luna's Howl and Not Forgotten weapons, only to see them get nerfed. Over time, I noticed the community becoming more toxic, which led me to mostly game alone. I haven't participated in a raid in what feels like forever, but I want to obtain the last raid jacket and bag as my final goal. Despite the ups and downs, I also collected the Garden of Salvation jacket, completed secret missions like Outbreak Perfected, and experienced the return of the Trials of Osiris. However, it wasn't as good as the original. Then came Forsaken, where we lost Cayde-6, and despite Bungie's ups and downs, things appeared to be looking up. However, Shadowkeep and Beyond Light were not as good as expected. The release of The Witch Queen's expansion seemed promising, but expectations were not met. That is purely my take for me since I had grown tired of the Hive stories. The subsequent release of Lightfall was supposed to be the epic conclusion, similar to Infinity War and Endgame, but it flopped. Dissent within the community grew, and I began to lose faith in a company I once loved. After witnessing the initial reveal of The Final Shape, I began to feel my love for the game rekindle. This project was make or break for Bungie. They were on borrowed time; if this didn't work, I didn't know what would happen to Bungie. The subsequent reveal rekindled my hope, and Bungie proved themselves once again. Bungie did it. I've spent ten years with this game, filled with good and not-so-good memories, but I had to see it through. Even with the possibility of failure, I decided to stand by it. I cannot believe I am saying this, but I loved this game more than Pokémon and The Legend of Zelda, two games I was raised on. This experience has been indeed once in a lifetime, from Halo to Destiny, and it has been an incredible journey. Ten years of being a guardian and kicking -blam!-, and just wow, this expansion blew it all up; what a finish to the Light and Darkness Saga. Now, what is next? Who knows! After they tie up these last few loose ends, I stand by it - I am done with the Hive, and I do not see how Destiny 2 can continue. It needs to end with the last thread being done and, in the end, a cut scene setting up the next end-of-time villain, The Vex! Destiny 3! Bungie, I want to thank you for the past ten years. I've experienced joy and sadness through all the ups and downs, and I hope this series will continue. Whatever comes next, I am eagerly anticipating it, but for now, I am bidding farewell as the current series of episodes concludes what remains of the ten-year saga. I will say goodbye to Destiny 2 and eagerly await your next title, which I hope won't be Marathon. May the light be with you. Ten years of fulfillment – Nathaniel ward Shalom Shalom Bungie