Bungie Confirms “Unvaulting” of Destiny 2 Content as Development Winds Down
- Bungie is working on “unvaulting” previously removed Destiny 2 campaigns, raids, and destinations.
- All unvaulted content will be free, even for players who did not own it before.
- No new patches will be released until the unvaulting, which is speculated to occur next year.
Recently, Bungie announced plans to “unvault” campaigns, raids, and destinations from Destiny 2 after previously declaring an end to the game’s development and laying off almost its entire team. While initial details were scarce, further insights have now surfaced.
A report from Forbes highlights contributions from reporter Paul Tassi, who gathered information from sources within Bungie. According to Tassi, all content designated as unvaulted will be accessible for free to all players, including those who did not originally own the items. Notably, much of this content had transitioned to free-to-play status before its removal.
However, while the campaigns, raids, and destinations are set to return, the accompanying live service seasons will not. This aligns with the transient nature of seasonal content. Notably, some prior seasons contained key story elements that paved the way for future expansions, which may result in gaps in the overarching narrative.
Seasonal events are similarly not included in the unvaulting process, primarily due to the fact that the introduced weapons are still available in the game. While many players have expressed a desire for the game to revisit seasonal events, the absence of a dedicated live-ops team for Destiny 2 makes this unlikely.
There are also concerns surrounding the activities linked to those seasons. Tassi’s report indicates no current plans for their return, although the possibility of some activities re-emerging as standalone options in the future has not been entirely ruled out. Additionally, not every Strike, Crucible, or Gambit map is expected to resurface, although Strikes with significant narrative elements may have a higher likelihood of returning.
The report further indicates that the unvaulting will not signal a return to regular Destiny 2 development. The studio plans to refrain from releasing new patches until the unvaulting, except for those addressing major bugs, as initially outlined.
As Tassi remarked, “Monument of Triumph really was end-of-service for the live part of Destiny 2,” adding that “almost everyone managing Destiny was laid off.” Tassi could not confirm a specific timeline for the unvaulting but suggests it may arrive “sometime next year.” In the meantime, no significant news is expected from the Destiny 2 front, though a notable Marathon update is anticipated in December.
News Courtesy of Eurogamer
