Josh

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[Mactics @MacticsG1]

Ive never really talked about this, but I had been dating this girl since my sophomore year of high school. When it came time to graduate we picked different places for college and ended up hundreds of miles apart.

We wanted to try long distance and see if we could make it work, to us we believed that what we had was love and that we could beat the odds, and a multi year relationship was nothing to give up on without trying anyway…

It was so difficult those first few weeks. Going from a short drive and being able to see each other every day to only feeling each other’s presence through texts on a screen or a voice through a phone is such a cold contrast to the warmth and comfort you get when you are physically next to your partner.

We tried everything to make it easier: sending physical letters sprayed with our cologne’s or perfumes, worn sweatshirts that had our scent, even falling asleep together on facetime every night just to feel that connection. It was still agonizing.

Eventually, the rise of iron expansion released for destiny and we decided that we should try playing it together. What started as a one night date idea turned into countless hours of playing together night after night after night.

Despite being so far away from each other, seeing her guardian and her seeing mine made an indescribable difference. Our digital characters were a catalyst to manifesting each other’s presence right next to each other despite what felt like being on different sides of the world. We experienced every story, every adventure, every strike and every raid together over and over and over.

Fast forward through four years of playing destiny together to feel connected and before I know it, I’m graduating, I get my first job offer, and we move in together in a tiny little downtown cincinnati apartment. Half a decade later, we own a house together and she is my wife.

I don’t know if we would’ve made it through those four years without destiny. I’d like to think that we would have, but either way, it made everything so so so much easier.

Even if no decisions are changed, no minds are convinced, and the destiny franchise is well and truly on its way to its final resting place with no destiny 3 ever to take place, it will always live on, for me, through her.

[ZkMushroom @ZkMushroom]

I will never understand this decision.. heartbreaking news, an amazing game with a dedicated community and no competition just going down the drain. It could of been so much more and so much bigger. I will definitely cherish my destiny moment and I am happy about it.

RIP DESTINY

[Gigz @Gigz]

I’m thankful that I got to experience everything Destiny had to offer. Achieving world first, every day 1 and expansion launch, pinnacle PvP, and yes, even you, Gambit Prime

I met a lot of best friends through Destiny. I got to connect deeply with the community. Thanks y’all ♥️

[Mactics @MacticsG1]

I will never understand

[Mactics @MacticsG1]

Maybe im just stupid but destiny 3 seems like such a clear and obvious choice and it infuriates me that whoever is calling the shots seems ok with letting the destiny IP just fade away into nothing

[Bucky @Ayo_Bucky]

PLEASE @jynxzi SAVE DESTINY 2 IM BEGGING YOU PLEEEEEEASEEE 😭😭😭😭

[Mork @RangerMork]

Watching the game you spent half your life playing finally die is a different kind of hurt man

[Bucky @Ayo_Bucky]

There is literally no gaming experience like a contest raid release and the fact that I might never have another one in my lifetime feels so devastating man...

[Josh @JoshRWB]

@Ayo_Bucky @Waubb Clearing that raid was brutal but such an amazing memory 🙏🙏

[Josh @JoshRWB]

This is wonderful however.

[Destiny Director @D2_Director]

The Director is returning with the Monument of Triumph update on June 9

▸ Bungie says a newly refreshed Director will return as the center of activities in Destiny 2 following player feedback about the Director and Portal

▸ Portal activities will still be available through lists in the nodes at the bottom of the Director

More details: https://t.co/ozr68nN1a3

[Mactics @MacticsG1]

I am in genuine disbelief. I never imagined the day would come so soon that destiny would be gone. To anyone who feels absolutely gutted right now... im right there with ya.

[Datto @DattosDestiny]

i didn't actually bungie would wrap it up. but june 9 is the last D2 update. and it has been a hell of a ride. i'll have a video talking about my thoughts.

[Josh @JoshRWB]

I don't know what to say...

[Destiny 2 @DestinyTheGame]

Read the full blog at https://t.co/1PmLuyR3aD

For almost twelve years, we have had the joy and honor to explore the Destiny universe with you all. Through all the ups and downs, surprises and triumphs, building Destiny alongside our players has been a monumental privilege. While our love for Destiny 2 has not changed, it has become clear that after The Final Shape, we have reached the time for our shared worlds, and Destiny, to live beyond Destiny 2.

As our focus turns towards a new beginning for Bungie, we will begin work incubating our next games. To that end, on June 9, 2026, we will release the final live-service content update for Destiny 2 to begin that new journey as a studio.

Though active development may be concluding, we will ensure that Destiny 2 remains playable, just as the original Destiny is today. Many changes in this final update will aim to ensure that Destiny 2 is a welcoming place for players to return to.

We’re proud of Destiny 2, the places it took us, and the legacy it has created. Because of you all, our universe is vast, built on years of shared stories, adventures, and victories. From the Cosmodrome to the Pale Heart to the Lawless Frontier, we have forged life-long memories and friendships with you all.

We are incredibly grateful to everyone who made that journey with us.

From the deepest part of our hearts, thank you, and we'll see you in the stars.

[Boston Cream 🍩 @BostonCream]

Patriots fans knowing they should be 15-0.

[Llama @LlamaOnD2]

Here's an idea on how to officially integrate loadout swapping as a proper "feature" for content that requires it for optimal success (Contest Raids/Dungeons) while making it as accessible as possible and removing "menu gameplay" - use the Z menu!

In Renegades, Bungie have developed a new piece of tech where (by default) pressing the Z key on PC or R3 on controller activates an alternate UI which...

- Allows you to select Renegade abilities in the Lawless Frontier
- Toggles the Shadow Push ability in the Equilibrium Dungeon

So, my idea is to make this tech a permanent feature in combination with the loadout system, simply press Z or some other keybind to make your grenade convert into Loadout#1, and your melee into Loadout#2, where pressing the respective input switches your gear to the assigned loadout, WITHOUT entering your inventory (see graphic).

Obviously, only 2 loadouts can be assigned, which I think is "balanced" in the sense that it encourages needing only 2, which in most cases is enough, and as I said it removes the "menu gameplay" aspect.

In your inventory though you would be able to assign which specific loadouts you want in those slots, as seen in the 2nd graphic (thanks @CourtProjects btw).

Personally I think it's an awesome idea that I hope would squash the debate by making it an official feature, but please let me know what you think!

P.S. with regards to what animation might play, I envision the guardian's left arm rising to present a keypad that the right arm tap-taps to switch to the new loadout! @Destiny2Team

[ClarksonsFarm @ClarksonsFarm1]

Spotted over the farm!

[Aleks Le | MARK 🐝 in INVINCIBLE VS @AleksLeVO]

So excited to join the cast of Destiny 2: Renegades as Dredgen Bael 🙏

I’ve always dreamt of playing a tortured Sith-like character so getting to be part of this awesome collab between Bungie & Lucasfilm is an honor 🥹 also look at his weapon IT’S RED 👀

[Invent Animate @Invent_Animate]

HEAVENER SNOWGLOBE. We decided to do release a special item for the holidays, in addition to giving you 50% off the rest of our web store. Extremely limited quantities. Link in bio.

[Josh @JoshRWB]

@Ayo_Bucky Let's run it back like it's dp 🔥🔥

[New England Patriots @Patriots]

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