Destiny 2’s 2024 Dawning event launched with game-breaking bugs, drawing criticism from fans. Now, Bungie has responded to the concerns.
Destiny 2’s Dawning event returned this week, launching on Tuesday, December 10. This event brought some new cosmetics, but it also brought a ton of bugs and glitches. Bungie’s holiday celebration was marred by significant bugs that disrupted gameplay.
From unintentional free Event Card upgrades to mechanics outright failing, the Dawning’s launch has been riddled with issues. Players reported problems with earning event rewards, progress-tracking bugs, and even bugs in the much-loved cookie-baking mechanics.
These problems come amid a broader wave of dissatisfaction with Destiny 2, as players continue to voice concerns over rushed content releases, recurring technical issues, and Bungie’s overall prioritization of quality.
Bungie’s Response to Bugs in Destiny 2’s Dawning Event
In the wake of mounting criticism, Dylan Gafner, Bungie’s Global Community Lead for Destiny 2, took to X (Twitter) to address the situation directly. His post reflected both humility and a commitment to improvement, offering players a heartfelt acknowledgment of their frustrations.
Gafner’s full statement reads:
“Hey all,
“Not going to lie, it’s been a rough couple of days. The Dawning didn’t kick off on the high note that we intended it to. We always want our end of year event to bring joy, relaxation, and loot to Destiny 2 during the quieter weeks of the year. This year, we’re fully aware that we’ve missed the quality bar during the start of the event
“It’s an absolute bummer that many of these bugs shipped, and as you’ve seen, the team is hard at work addressing the problems and unblocking you from the rewards you’re hunting for. They’re eager to get things back on track so you can bake some goods for your favorite vendors as we head into the new year without worry.
“Overall, we’re fully aware of the general conversation around bugs and quality. Whether it be around the Dawning, Episodic content, general Destiny 2 activities, or other, we’re continuing to assess how our development processes can result in gameplay issues. Your feedback is felt when we play the game, it’s felt when we’re discussing issues in our triage sessions, and it’s felt when we’re talking through high level strategies for Destiny and our future all up. Where are we now, where are we going, what are our priorities, and where do we want to be?
“While we’re going into a holiday period, we have work on our plate to reinvigorate the desire to play Destiny. We’ll need to re-earn your trust, not just for our future, but our studio as a whole.
“We have work to do. We always do – and we’ll always strive to do our best. For our studio, and for you – our community.
“Much love.”
Since the event’s launch, Bungie has resolved several bugs affecting the Dawning, with updates consistently shared on its official Bungie Help and Destiny 2 Team channels. The developer has also teased plans for Episode Heresy and Codename Frontiers in 2025 through a recently published developer update article.
While the apology and quick bug fixes are a step in the right direction, many players remain cautious, waiting to see if these promises will translate into long-term improvements.
Speaking of Codename Frontiers, Bungie has confirmed that the future Destiny 2 expansions will be similar in size to Destiny 1’s Rise of Iron.
What’s your take on Bungie’s response and the state of Destiny 2? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
