by Bungie has officially confirmed that the Wrath of the Machine raid won’t be returning to Destiny 2 anytime soon, instead prioritizing new content.
Ever since Bungie brought back classic Destiny 1 raids in Destiny 2, the community has been patiently waiting for the return of the fan-favorite Wrath of the Machine raid. Demand for these renewed attacks has been consistently high, especially after the successful reprisals of Vault of Glass, King’s Fall, and Crota’s End.
Many players were hoping that Wrath of the Machine, the iconic raid from Destiny 1’s Rise of Iron expansion, would eventually make its way to Destiny 2. However, until now, Bungie has remained silent on the matter, leaving the community with nothing but speculation.
Unfortunately, recent comments from Bungie’s Global Community Lead seem to suggest that fans may have to wait much longer than expected.
Will Destiny 2 Get Wrath of the Machine Raid Reprized?
The latest update came from an interaction on Gafner responded saying, “Magic 8 ball – probably not fast. I have new things to focus on.”
This clear answer confirms that the raid is not in Bungie’s immediate plans, as the team is prioritizing new content for upcoming Codenames Apollo and Behemoth expansions, over revisiting older activities.
This is consistent with a recent report from The Game Post. Back in 2024, we reported that Bungie has no plans to bring the Wrath of the Machine raid back to Destiny 2 in the near future. Unlike other reprized raids, this one requires unique resources – like the SIVA-infused Fallen enemies and specific encounters – which require significant time and resources, something Bungie doesn’t have after two layoffs last year.
With Bungie’s current focus on the upcoming expansions and new annual release schedule, Wrath of the Machine appears to be sidelined for the time being. Speaking of Wrath of the Machine, Bungie confirmed that Destiny 2’s Codename: Frontiers expansions will be similar in size and scope to Destiny 1’s Rise of Iron.
In other Destiny 2 news, Bungie is preparing to unveil the final episode of the year of The Final Shape, titled Heresy. This highly anticipated episode marks the return of the iconic Dreadnaught destination from Destiny 1’s The Taken King expansion.
Scheduled for release on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, Heresy promises a ton of new content, including new activities, weapons, armor, a brand new artifact, and much more.
What do you think of Bungie’s decision to focus on new content instead of relaunching Wrath of the Machine? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!
