Bungie is asking Destiny 2 players to put down their high-tech weapons and try a more basic way to fight. The new “Dark Age Hunt” community challenge, set to begin during the upcoming Arms Week, encourages players to give up popular energy blasters that resemble those in Star Wars. In return, they can earn a special reward inspired by the gritty look of the Dark Age.
This event is essential for the health of the franchise. As we approach 2026, Destiny 2 finds itself in a delicate spot within the live-service market. With many of Bungie’s resources seemingly shifting to the development of Marathon and a clear roadmap for this year lacking, fans have become more vocal about the game’s future. This challenge seems to be a smart way to keep players engaged through themed objectives.
To earn the exclusive Fallen Torches emblem, players need to explore the Warlord’s Ruin dungeon. The goal is simple: light torches scattered throughout the encounter. This straightforward task connects to the foundational lore of the Dark Age, a time in the Destiny timeline marked by survival and struggle, unlike the current era of space magic.
By linking the reward to Warlord’s Ruin, Bungie is encouraging players to revisit one of its more atmospheric endgame activities. While some veterans might view this as a temporary solution until a major content expansion arrives, the specific “Dark Age” theme indicates a wish to embrace the franchise’s deeper history. Whether this community event will be enough to fend off the looming presence of Marathon is still uncertain, but for now, the Hunt gives Guardians a reason to keep their fires burning.
Source: Bungie
