A Festive Surprise: Unexpected Decorations Appear in Destiny 1's Tower

Seven years after its initial release, Destiny 1's Tower has received an unexpected cosmetic update, featuring festive lights and decorations. This surprise, discovered by players on January 5th, has sparked speculation and excitement within the community. The original Destiny, though still accessible, largely ceded its active development to Destiny 2 in 2017.

While Destiny 2 thrives with ongoing content updates, a dedicated segment of players continues to revisit the original game. This nostalgic player base stumbled upon the unannounced Tower makeover, featuring Ghost-shaped lights reminiscent of past seasonal events like The Dawning, albeit with unique banner designs. The absence of new quests or in-game notifications suggests this update was unintentional.

A Resurfaced Scrapped Event?

The community's theories point towards a possible connection to a canceled event, "Days of the Dawning," planned for 2016. Reddit user Breshi's analysis reveals striking similarities between unused assets from this scrapped event and the current Tower decorations. The prevailing theory suggests a forgotten future date was assigned to the event's assets, leading to their unexpected reappearance. Bungie likely assumed Destiny 1 would be offline by this time.

As of this writing, Bungie hasn't commented on the unexpected update. The year 2017 marked a significant shift for the franchise, with all live events transitioning to Destiny 2. Therefore, while not an official event, players are encouraged to enjoy this unexpected treat before it's potentially removed. This unanticipated update serves as a delightful reminder of Destiny 1's enduring legacy.

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