Bungie has announced that the new expansion for Destiny 2 titled Beyond Light will be delayed beyond its September release, due to the coronavirus.
In an official blog post by Bungie, the company announced that Destiny 2: Beyond Light will be delayed due to complications caused by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, such as having to work from home due to quarantine orders. It was originally set to launch on September 22nd.
You can read the full statement from Bungie below.
“We have made the decision to move the release of Destiny 2: Beyond Light to November 10.As the first chapter in a new trilogy of expansions, Beyond Light is the beginning of a new era of Destiny 2. We have a powerful story to tell and incredible new features that we’re really excited for players to experience. As always, our goal is to make the coolest, most entertaining expansion we can possibly make for our fans. To that end, we are doing what’s best for the game and moving the launch date.The past few months have been a challenge and will continue to be during this pandemic. We’ve learned to create together in a new way, by having to work apart from one another. Despite these hurdles, we’re still committed to the same level of quality that our fans expect.Over the coming weeks, we’ll be unveiling more of what we’re working on for Beyond Light and what that also means for Season of Arrivals, which will now extend to November 10. Beyond Light sets the stage for an incredible future in Destiny 2 and, though it’s coming later than we originally anticipated, we’re excited to continue that journey with you this November.”