Destiny players received a pleasant surprise this week when the Tower, the central hub zone from the original Destiny, mysteriously received an update. The unexpected change included festive lights and decorations, with many players comparing the update to seasonal events like The Dawning. However, unlike past events, this update arrived without fanfare, leaving players to speculate about its origins.
While Destiny 2 has dominated Bungie’s focus since its 2017 release, a loyal group of fans still occasionally log into the original Destiny for nostalgia. These dedicated players noticed the Tower update on January 5, reporting the addition of Ghost-shaped lights and altered banners. The decorations are reminiscent of The Dawning, a fan-favorite event that traditionally features snowy landscapes and festive cheer, although the current Tower update lacks the usual snow effects.
Surprisingly, no other in-game features accompanied the update. Players found no new quests, messages, or indicators pointing to an active event, leaving them to wonder if the update was intentional.
Without an official statement from Bungie, players quickly turned to the Destiny subreddit to share theories. Some recalled a scrapped event called Days of the Dawning, which was rumored to launch in 2016 after the popular Taken King expansion. Reddit user Breshi pointed out similarities between the current decorations and assets from the canceled event.
Players speculate that the event, originally scheduled for 2016, might have been assigned a placeholder date in the future after being scrapped. Bungie may have forgotten to remove it, assuming Destiny 1 would no longer be active by the time that date arrived.
As of now, Bungie has not acknowledged the update, adding to the mystery. The absence of communication isn’t entirely surprising, as the original Destiny has received little attention from the studio since 2017, when live events and updates transitioned to Destiny 2.
However, the lack of acknowledgment hasn’t dampened the excitement for fans who’ve logged in to see the Tower’s unexpected transformation. Many players are taking screenshots and exploring the updated space, knowing that the decorations might soon vanish without notice.
This accidental update serves as a nostalgic reminder of the original game’s glory days. While Destiny 2 has brought back many beloved features and raids, such as Vault of Glass and King’s Fall, there’s still something special about returning to the original Tower.
Players who want to experience the surprise update are encouraged to log in before it’s potentially removed. Whether it’s a glitch, a forgotten event, or a rare nod to Destiny’s legacy, this unexpected moment has given fans of the original game something to celebrate.
For now, the Tower shines once again, offering a brief but welcome glimpse of the past for those who still hold Destiny 1 close to their hearts.
