This week the PVE Lads react to the news that Destiny 2 is coming to a close and share our plans for the June Update and future.
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Can't overstate my gratitude for the memories and friendships I have thanks to Destiny...
๐ Midnight release at Gamestop as a college freshman.
๐ Stumbling into VoG and trying to figure out what a raid is.
๐ First trip to the Lighthouse.
๐ Finally completing the Outbreak Prime quest.
๐ First Leviathan clear at midnight in my parentโs garage.
๐ Finally convincing myself to LFG for Last Wish after returning in Forsaken.
๐ Joining @D2_Clan_Truth and becoming a part of a community.
๐ Finding a team and getting truly hooked on raiding.
๐ Failing our first contest raid together.
๐ Clearing our first contest raid together!
๐ First lowman clear.ย
๐ Breaking the top 1000 in the KF reprise!
๐ Joining @Mercules904 & @kyt_kutcha at Massive Breakdowns to start @PodvsEnemies.
๐ Meeting @CourtProjects & Impetus.
๐ Interviewing & later working with so passionate and talented people at Bungie.
๐ Supporting PvE as a home for the Destiny Science community.
๐ Meeting dozens of Destiny friends from all over the world in person.
Lots to discuss. We'll have an episode discussing our thoughts and feelings, what it means for Podcast Versus Enemies, and our future plans soon.
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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.
Weโre 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.
Lots to process here. It was becoming clear that D2 would be put on maintenance mode, wasn't expecting it to be this soon.
However, while this news is very saddening it has prompted me to remember all the exceptional high points of my Destiny life (and partially career).
D2 Launch - Forsaken (2017-2019)
๐ Took a break after Curse of Osiris and returned for the 6+ person Escalation Protocol shenanigans
๐ Got interested in buildcrafting and seeing how the game 'ticked' (like damage stacking)
๐ Published my original Damage Stacking Spreadsheet
Shadowkeep - Beyond Light (2019-2022)
๐ My spreadsheet evolved and expanded and was being sourced by Destiny creators and I was so hyped; huge shout out to @falloutplays
๐ Invited to the Destiny Massive Breakdowns science server to meet a bunch of many talented science folks, nerds, and great people (thank you @Mercules904 and @kyt_kutcha for the opportunity)
Witch Queen - The Final Shape (2022-2025)
๐ Decided to chase something dear to me: graphic and visual design; started making Destiny Infographics for topics that are often misunderstood (I love doing these)
๐ Destiny Massive Breakdowns invited me (Hunter) to produce and host a show with an amazing Fireteam: Impetus (Warlock) and @Saint_Kabr (Titan) called @PodvsEnemies with @CameronChollar as our amazing audio engineer
๐ Bungie invited PVE to interview multiple passionate Destiny developers over this era, what a great vibe those interviews were (thank you Chris Proctor x3, Vivian Becks, and Rodney Thompson)
Edge of Fate - ? (2025-)
๐ 2025 was one of the worst years for my personally (losing a job and my Dad), Destiny kept me afloat
๐ Was officially recognised by @DestinyTheGame for my services to Destiny science/data/api content with the Parallel Program emblem
๐ Was invited on as an official Destiny 2 Creator
๐ Joined @LlamaOnD2's team as his manager, researcher, designer, and "guy in the chair" guy
๐ Involved w/ Llama on multiple video projects flexing and evolving those design muscles (to name a few: The Portal, refreshed RAD Gear, Darkness Supers) - had an absolute treat working on all these projects
While I don't have anything to share what my immediate and long-term plans are, I still plan on releasing my seasonal Destiny Infographics updates in June, in addition to Marathon Infographics too.
During these 9 years I've met many people who I cherish dearly. Destiny, especially D2, has been intertwined with most of my adult life and I'm so thankful to have experienced it - especially with friends.
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I know we talked about the possibility of this update being D2โs swan song on @PodvsEnemies when it was pushed back and expanded, but this still hit me like a brick wall.
Hard to believe the end of a 12 year journey is finally hereโฆ
๐๏ธ Impetus and Court take a trip into the PvP sandbox to see if there are any hidden gems for the PvE sandbox.
Episode available later today on Patreon. Tomorrow for all other platforms.
๐๏ธ Impetus and Court take a trip into the PvP sandbox to see if there are any hidden gems for the PvE sandbox.
Episode available later today on Patreon. Tomorrow for all other platforms.
๐๏ธ Not only are the lads all back together, but we are finally covering the Equilibrium Dungeon loot!
We have some absolute juicer Dungeon weapons and armor to yap about this week.
Episode available later today on Patreon. Tomorrow for all other platforms.
No more illnesses, yipee! Court and Saint are back this week. We have 6 Event weapons from The Dawning 2025 and Arms Week January 2026.
Episode available later today on Patreon. Tomorrow for all other platforms.
The PVE Lads are back after an extended holiday break with our first episode of 2026 and the Renegades expansion.
This week we're discussing Heat weapons and Renegade Destination armor and weapons!
Episode available later today on Patreon. Tomorrow for all other platforms.
Hey nerds, it's been a while. The PVE recording studio has been on a bit of an impromptu break, but we're ready to get back to yapping.
We're currently aiming for our first episode of Renegades w/c 12 January 2026.
See you soon!
We've got our last pre-Renegades episode this week: this time the lads are yapping about Abilities and the Artifact.
Episode available later today on Patreon. Tomorrow for all other platforms.
Note: due to scheduling/Dungeon launch, our next episode will be later in December.
One week left until Renegades and the PVE Lads have another preview article to breakdown and offer some feedback, this time related to Exotic Armor.
Episode available later today on Patreon. Tomorrow for all other platforms.
The PVE trio are back... for real this time! We're fast approaching Renegades, so the lads have the first preview and the future to discuss.
Episode available later today on Patreon. Tomorrow for all other platforms.
Hey nerds! Saint is still on his vacation and unfortunately Impetus and Court couldn't make this week's episode.
Looks like we'll be getting Renegades news and sandbox update previews very soon, so we'll be back next week to discuss them!
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In this conversation we discuss his AMAZING Destiny 2 Infographics, partnering with @LlamaOnD2, hosting @Destiny2Team devs on @PodvsEnemies and MORE!
Also, this is the first video I'm posting directly on my newly dedicated "SaxTalksGames" YouTube Channel where all of my podcast content will live from now on. If you're not already subscribed, make sure to do so when you're checking out this interview!
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Hey nerds! Saint is still on his vacation and unfortunately Impetus and Court couldn't make this week's episode.
Looks like we'll be getting Renegades news and sandbox update previews very soon, so we'll be back next week to discuss them!
๐ Court and Impetus decide which of 2025's Festival of the Lost weapons are tricks and which are treats.
Episode available later today on Patreon. Tomorrow for all other platforms.
As promised, here's my full 27 minute proposal on how the Portal can not only become a robust and engaging system, but a vehicle which allows the game to thrive for years and years to come.
Hoping that someone at Bungie notices, in any case, please enjoy the full video here โ https://t.co/WMvxVVOmMn