Bungie officially announces the development of Destiny, a next-generation online-only multiplayer first-person shooter.
Destiny is released worldwide on PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360, and Xbox One.
The first expansion pack, The Dark Below, expands the game with new story missions, raids, and gear.
The second expansion pack, House of Wolves, introduces new multiplayer modes, missions, and social spaces.
The Taken King expansion dramatically reworks Destiny's gameplay and adds a substantial new story campaign and raid.
Rise of Iron is the fourth expansion for Destiny, adding new content and expanding the game’s story.
Bungie officially announces Destiny 2, sequel to the original Destiny.
Destiny 2 launches worldwide on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.
First expansion for Destiny 2, introduces new story content and multiplayer activities.
Second expansion for Destiny 2, adds new story, locations, and gear.
Bungie announces Forsaken expansion, with a darker story and new gameplay features.
Forsaken expansion releases, introducing new story, game modes, and overhaul of upgrades.
Bungie announces separation from publisher Activision, taking full publishing rights for Destiny franchise.
Bungie releases Shadowkeep expansion, adding new content and enemies on the Moon.
Beyond Light expansion releases, introducing new powers and locations.
The Witch Queen expansion launches with major story and gameplay updates.
Bungie announces upcoming expansion Lightfall for Destiny 2, slated for 2023.
During the Golden Age, humanity flourished with advanced technology and expansion across the solar system, but was suddenly struck by the Collapse, a catastrophic event caused by a hostile force called the Darkness.
The Traveler, a mysterious and powerful spherical entity, arrives in the Solar System, bringing with it the Light and initiating a resurgence in humanity's power, leading to the Golden Age.
The Collapse marks the end of the Golden Age as the Darkness attacks, devastating human civilization and scattering survivors across Earth and other planets.
Following the Collapse, the Traveler's Light resurrects fallen heroes as Guardians to defend humanity from the forces of Darkness.
Guardians establish the Last City on Earth as the final safe haven and bastion of humanity under the protection of the Traveler.
The Warmind Rasputin, an advanced AI defense system, is activated to coordinate defenses against any threats from the Darkness and other hostile forces.
Guardians repel a massive assault by the Fallen on the Last City in what becomes known as the Battle of Twilight Gap, a pivotal moment solidifying the City's safety.
The Vanguard is created as the leadership and headquarter for Guardians to organize defense and expeditions beyond the City.
Dominus Ghaul and the Red Legion of the Cabal attack the Last City, capturing the Traveler and stripping Guardians of their Light.
Guardians regain their Light and power by reclaiming their abilities after Ghaul's defeat, restoring hope and strength to humanity.
Guardians investigate the Vex threat on Mercury and timelines to stop a catastrophic future involving the legendary Warlock Osiris.
Guardians respond to an ancient Hive resurgence on Mars and work alongside Rasputin to stop the Hive threat and their Worm God.
The Guardian Cayde-6 is killed by Prince Uldren Sov, sparking a massive hunt for the rogue prince and upheaval among the Guardian ranks.
Guardians journey to the Moon to confront Nightmares and the reawakened Darkness presence linked to Eris Morn’s warnings.
Mysterious Pyramid-shaped ships associated with the Darkness begin to appear, escalating the threat to the Solar System.
Guardians battle both the traditional enemies and the ever-growing threat of the Pyramid ships and the Darkness’s agents.
