Destiny 2 gamers just lately found an exploit that allowed them to buy the sport’s Dawning Occasion Card Improve–which usually retails for $10 USD–for the low, low worth of… free. Surprisingly, Bungie’s letting them maintain it.
Players shortly observed the improve was showing in Destiny 2’s in-game store free of charge, with some even making videos and posts to unfold the phrase concerning the free loot. Bungie quickly responded by disabling the improve, which had the unlucky side-effect of additionally placing all Dawning 2024 Occasion Card Triumphs and associated development on maintain.
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As a consequence of disabling the Dawning Occasion Card, all Occasion Card Triumphs and development are on maintain till the primary subject is resolved.
We’ll present updates as soon as we’ve got extra data.— Destiny 2 Crew (@Destiny2Team) December 10, 2024
Naturally, some gamers grew pissed off that their Dawning progress had been halted, whereas others had been extra upset about the truth that their ill-begotten positive factors may not be sticking round. In spite of everything, Bungie had mentioned that when the problem was resolved, “gamers might want to re-acquire the Dawning Occasion Card Improve for 1,000 Silver.”
However for some motive, it appears Bungie has had a change of coronary heart. Shortly after Bungie introduced that Dawning Occasion Card development was halted and gamers would wish to repurchase the improve, a brand new announcement was shared, letting gamers know that the underlying subject inflicting the bug had been fastened. Moreover, gamers who obtained their arms on the improve whereas it was free will probably be allowed to maintain it.
UPDATE: Now we have recognized the underlying subject impacting the value of the Dawning Occasion Card Improve.
Presently, we’re planning the next actions:
1. Players who obtained the Dawning Occasion Card Improve whereas it was incorrectly listed without charge will maintain it. Financial institution error…— Destiny 2 Crew (@Destiny2Team) December 10, 2024
The rationale behind Bungie’s change in course appears to be the season. In spite of everything, The Dawning’s in-game description reads, “Acquire components, bake treats, and change items to have fun the season.”
In a fourth tweet, the developer instructed gamers to remain tuned, as an replace relating to the Dawning Card debacle is deliberate for the close to future.