As big asThe Witch Queenreveal was for the future ofDestiny 2, Bungie has given players a first glimpse as to what’s in store leading up to the expansion’s 2022 release. Bungie is planning to celebrate the studio’s 30th anniversary this Christmas with players inside ofDestiny 2with a mix of new and old content for everyone to enjoy. However, the biggest gift for longtimeDestinyplayers is the return of one of the series' most iconic weapons inside ofDestiny 2.
The free 30th Anniversary event is kicking off in December 2021 to bring the calendar year to a close and begin the home stretch ofSeason of the Lost. The centerpiece of the free event will be the Nine-themed Dares of Eternity, a new six-player matchmade activity where players can earn loot celebrating Bungie’s previous games and 30-year history.
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Alongside the free event, Bungie will be offering the30th Anniversary Packfor players to purchase. The pack will include a new “treasure-themed” dungeon set inside the infamous Cosmodrome loot cave fromDestiny 1. Players will be able to earn Thorn-inspired armor sets for each class, reprisedDestiny 1weapons, including the popular Eyasluna hand cannon and 1000-Yard Stare sniper rifle.
However, the biggest news for longtimeDestinyplayers is thereturn of Gjallarhorninside of the 30th Anniversary Pack. Bungie confirmed the exotic rocket launcher will drop inside of the new dungeon as it’s “crown jewel” drop. The studio was quick to temper player expectations, saying the exotic will be tuned to fit inside of theDestiny 2sandbox, so don’t expect those wolfpack rounds to melt Atheon inside of Vault of Glass the way it could back in 2014.
With everything coming toDestiny 2over the next six months, the return of Gjallarhorn is going to be one the community will likely rave about even after it drops in the dungeon. Gjallarhorn was “the” weapon duringDestiny’sfirst year that players strived for in the original endgame. The weapon was almost a requirement for many raid teams running the originalVault of Glassand Crota’s End because of how powerful it was, and this could happen again.
That said, the return of Gjallarhorn and all the other content coming in the event and pack feel like a “thank you” from Bungie to its community. Bungie has long highlighted the community it has cultivated over its 30-year history, whether players were there from the start withPathways Into Darknessor only recently jumped intoDestiny 2. The studio wants to make it clear it wouldn’t be were it is without all these players, and this pack and event seem like a fitting way to celebrate inside the massive universe it created.
Destiny 2is currently available on PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Stadia, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
