In the MMO shooter Destiny there is a Weekly Update from the developers Bungie every week. This keeps the community informed. This time it was about cheaters in the Trials of Osiris, the aid action for Nepal, and the E3 appearance where the next expansion is likely to be briefly teased.
This week there was a mixed Weekly Update from Bungie with information on various activities. Much of it was a resolution of stories that had already been discussed in the last week.
Nepal Aid raised over a million US dollars T-shirt, emblem and shader
The Nepal aid for the earthquake victims there has exceeded all expectations. Over a million US dollars were raised in total, it is said. 50,000 $ came from Bungie, 50,000 more US dollars from Activision.
The CEO of Direct Relief, the aid organization for which a huge check was issued, assures that this money will directly and immediately make a difference in the crisis region, alleviating suffering.
During the action, Bungie offered a “real T-shirt” and a virtual shader as well as a virtual emblem for purchase and promised to donate 100% of the profits to the Nepal aid.
The T-shirts are being shipped. Those who ordered first will also receive them first. The emblems and shaders will come into the game this summer with an update then. Tess will sell them.
“Look and Leave” tactic is disapproved
And now to something completely different
This behavior has now been officially condemned by Bungie. Such behavior can lead to exclusion from future Trials of Osiris events. The Starship Troopers rule “Everyone fights – no exceptions” applies. Today, on June 5th, starting at 19:00, the Trials of Osiris will start again. Bungie won’t reveal the new map. Instead, during the recap of Pantheon, the map from last week, they imply that Guardians focused on the center and tend to jump like crazy under pressure. They also acknowledge problems with the Elder Cipher and explain they are working on it. However, Bungie is not being forthcoming about what exactly the problem is right now. There are, however, numerous reports from Guardians discussing having received the “Elder Cipher” twice after the patch. The “Elder Cipher” initiates the quest that ultimately grants one of three exotic weapons. Last week, on Thursday evening, the press already knew that Bungie would be working with Highmoon Studios on the future of Destiny. And this was confirmed in the Weekly Update. Now the birds are chirping on the rooftops that they will present the next expansion at E3 and they give the E3 appearance. Denying it wouldn’t bring anything anymore. Because there have been clear indications in recent days that Bungie will be present at the E3 fair next week – once Red Bull cans and once an IGN report. It is assumed that Bungie will present the next expansion for Destiny “The Taken King” in some form there. At least one appearance has now been officially confirmed: They have some things they want to tease. So these dreaded mini-bits that players will dissect for weeks. We can also tease something: Xur will arrive today on June 5th at 11:00 AM in the Tower. Or in the Reef. We will welcome him and report on his offerings.
E3 appearance of Destiny confirmed
