Destiny 2 community lead shares somber yet hopeful message on Bungie Day

Yesterday was July 7, aka Bungie Day, and Destiny 2 community lead dmg04 shared an optimistic message to fans.

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If you ask fans, Destiny 2 isn't in the best place right now. But to be fair, the same could be said about Bungie itself. Hit with mass layoffs, another art plagiarism scandal, and the indefinite delay of its new game Marathon, Bungie's internal morale is reportedly at an all-time low.

This schism has affected Destiny 2's development, with content being sparse and drawn out in seasonal events, updates, and expansions. There's also the potential looming threat of Sony's buyout clause, which states that Bungie could lose its independence to Sony if the developer fails to meet financial targets. While Sony does technically own Bungie after the $2.7 billion acquisition, the Destiny developer operates as its own entity.

That brings us to the present day, or more precisely, yesterday, where we can take a look at the overall sentiment around Bungie Day.

In a message to fans, Destiny 2 community lead Dmg04 laid out an introspective and very self-aware post that acknowledges the spirit of the Destiny franchise, what it means to fans, and how Bungie will use this to shape the future.

Bungie Day.

Going to be real with y'all, we've had a few rough moments over these last few months. There's no beating around that bush. It can be hard to look at a day of celebration amidst some of the down beats and feel excited.

As we're working hard at Bungie to get on that upswing, I feel it's imperative to look around us and feel inspiration and hope. Today, as with every Bungie Day, is about you - the fans.

Some of you joined this community decades ago. Some just joined up an hour ago. It's not common for something like this to last for so long, and frankly, we're lucky to have you.

This community has done wonders for this world. On the Foundation side, we couldn't be lucky enough to have such a vibrant, passionate community. Millions raised for Charity over the years, supporting people in hospitals, people working through natural disasters, people in need of safety spaces or help with mental health - no matter their country or background. Guardians of the World as a tagline has been proven time and time again.

So many of you have shown your creativity through writing, cosplay, digital & physical artworks, and so much more. Not just for our games, but expanding to a broader gaming community.

We've been lucky enough to see "LAN" parties, tournaments, meetups, conventions, and rallying cries to meet up and share your stories. The amount of passion on display is inspiring, not just from a standpoint of making games, but outright playing them.

You all remind us, and each other, of how amazing gaming can be. How a hobby can turn into a friendship, a second home, or simply a safe space to relax and explore the solar system.

Thank you for being you. Thank you for playing together, for grinding loot together, for laughing and crying and hooting and hollering together. Thank you for coming together and making something so grand - this community.

...and truly, thank you for holding us accountable when we need it.

Much love, and happy Bungie Day.