Farewell, Guardian — Patch 9.7.0 Is Destiny 2's Last Major Update
June 9, 2026 — Bungie released Destiny 2 Update 9.7.0, confirmed as the game's final major patch. While small maintenance patches and hotfixes may still come, the era of planned live-service content updates for Destiny 2 is officially over.
The development team addressed players directly in the patch notes:
""Hey, all. Welcome to our final patch notes article for Destiny 2. Well, that's a bit of a fib. We'll still have a few maintenance patches and smaller hotfixes after today... but this is our final major patch for Destiny 2."
— Bungie Destiny 2 Dev Team
Official Launch Trailer — Monument of Triumph
What's New in 9.7.0 — Overview
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Monument of Triumph | New permanent activity in Tower courtyard, Legendary Marks rewards |
| Distortions | Hourly rotating event across Sol System destinations |
| Pantheon 2.0 | Boss gauntlet activity with rotating lineup |
| Sparrow Racing League | Returns with all 4 original maps from Destiny 1 |
| Balance Changes | 1,400+ tweaks in 17,000+ word changelog |
Monument of Triumph — Celebrate Your Guardian's Journey
The Monument of Triumph is a new permanent structure placed at the center of the Tower courtyard. It represents Guardians' collective journey through Destiny 2's history.
How it works:
- ▶Complete Monument of Triumph Triumphs to earn Legendary Marks
- ▶Trade Legendary Marks with one of four Guardian Tenet vendors in the Tower
- ▶Redeem for free armor ornaments, accessories, weapon engrams, and more
- ▶A new Title and armor ornament set is permanently available
Crucially, the Monument of Triumph will remain in Destiny 2 indefinitely after Update 9.7.0 — there is no expiration date.
Distortions — Hourly Events Across the Solar System
Distortions are a new type of ambient event that rotates across destinations in the Sol System every hour.
What happens during a Distortion:
- ▶Enemies in the area become visually different and harder
- ▶The environment shows clear visual changes (distinctive lighting and effects)
- ▶Players completing public events during a Distortion earn higher-level gear than usual
- ▶Some special Distortion events reward unique items
- ▶Current location and remaining time visible on the Destinations screen
Pantheon 2.0 — The Boss Gauntlet Returns
Pantheon — the fan-favorite activity where Guardians fight through a series of raid bosses back-to-back — returns with new encounters and a weekly rotation system.
| Activity | Boss Lineup | Available |
|---|---|---|
| Calus Resplendent | Calus boss series | June 9 (now) |
| Morgeth Surpassing | Morgeth boss series | June 9 (now) |
| Full Boss Lineup | All Pantheon bosses in sequence | June 13 at 10 AM PT |
| Weekly Boss Rotation | Two featured bosses per week | June 16 onward |
Access Pantheon via the new Raids and Dungeons menu on the Destinations screen.
Sparrow Racing League Is Back
One of Destiny's most beloved seasonal activities, Sparrow Racing League (SRL), makes its return in Update 9.7.0 — complete with all four original tracks from Destiny 1. Hop on your Sparrow and race against other Guardians for seasonal rewards.
Download Sizes by Platform
| Platform | Update Size | |
|---|---|---|
| PC (Steam) | 27.54 GB | |
| PlayStation 5 | 26.71 GB | |
| PlayStation 4 | 36.70 GB | |
| Xbox Series X | S | 28.40 GB |
| Xbox One | 35.80 GB |
Full Changelog Highlights
The full patch notes for 9.7.0 are over 17,000 words long with more than 1,400 individual changes. Here are the major categories covered:
| Category | Notable Changes |
|---|---|
| Fireteam Ops | Mission behavior improvements, Threat Tracker accuracy fixes |
| Pinnacle Ops | Loot readability improvements |
| Crucible | Competitive mode updates, Shooting Range improvements |
| Trials of Osiris | Reward tuning and matchmaking polish |
| Eververse | New Daily Offers tab refreshing daily; shifts to evergreen state |
| Rewards Pass | Final "Triumphant" Rewards Pass — no end date |
| Weapons & Armor | Broad balance pass across burst attachments, optics, gadgets |
For the complete 17,000-word changelog, visit bungie.net.
What's Next for Bungie — Marathon
With Destiny 2's live service era concluded, Bungie will now focus all its resources on Marathon, the studio's next major title. The game has faced challenges with player retention but Bungie remains committed to delivering on its vision.
The Destiny 2 API, official Companion App, and developer GitHub community will continue to be supported after 9.7.0.
Destiny 2 Is Free to Play — Jump In Before It's Too Late
The base game of Destiny 2 is completely free to play. Much of the content added in Update 9.7.0 — including Monument of Triumph, Distortions, and Sparrow Racing League — is accessible to all players at no cost.
👉 Play Destiny 2 for Free on Steam
If you want more content, the Destiny 2 Legacy Collection is currently 60% off. Individual expansions like The Edge of Fate and Year of Prophecy are also available.
Community Reaction
The announcement generated an outpouring of nostalgia and gratitude from the Destiny community. Players have been sharing farewell messages, screenshots of their Guardians, and highlights from their favorite Destiny 2 memories.
The update trailer from Bungie's official YouTube channel surpassed 664,000 views within days of release, reflecting the game's enduring community.
GamePeak sourced this article from Bungie's official patch notes at bungie.net, DSO Gaming, and Bungie's official support help page.