Bungie is set to reintroduce significant portions of Destiny 2 that were previously removed, including the game's original launch campaign, the Red War. The announcement, detailed in a recent blog post, comes as Bungie reaffirms Destiny's central role in its future plans. The studio acknowledged that the decision to vault content had a negative impact on player trust and enjoyment, and is now committed to restoring these experiences.
Bringing back vaulted content is a complex undertaking. Bungie explained that due to modifications made to Destiny 2 since the Beyond Light expansion, returning content requires extensive updates to systems such as lighting, encounters, and combatants to meet current stability and gameplay standards. The development team is reportedly excited about this restoration effort and plans to share further details in the coming months.
Destiny is described as foundational to Bungie's future, with the studio aiming to "reforge into new stories and games." The restoration of vaulted content is framed as the first step in this process, intended to lay the groundwork for future narrative expansions and experiences. This initiative reflects a desire to recapture the original appeal of Destiny, emphasizing mystery, discovery, and cooperative play against challenging odds. The studio stated, "We want to return Destiny to its original promise, to recapture the qualities that have always made it special."
This move comes more than six years after the initial vaulting of content, which began with the Beyond Light expansion in 2020. The decision to remove campaigns, destinations, and activities was a controversial one among the player base, who expressed concerns about losing access to a significant portion of the game's history and lore. Bungie's commitment to reintroducing this content signals a significant shift in its approach to managing the game's evolving state, aiming to mend player relationships and rebuild trust within the community.