A recent Destiny 2 update inadvertently wiped out a significant number of players' Bungie Names due to a malfunction in the game's moderation system. This article details the developer's response and outlines steps players can take.
Destiny 2's Bungie Name Glitch: A Mass Username Overwrite
Bungie to Issue Name Change Tokens
Following a recent update (around August 14th), many Destiny 2 players discovered their account names replaced with "Guardian" followed by a random number sequence. This wasn't due to name violations, but rather a bug within Bungie's name moderation tool.
Bungie acknowledged the widespread issue via Twitter (X), stating they were investigating and would provide an update, including a free name change token for all players.
Bungie's automated system typically flags and changes usernames violating their terms of service (offensive language, personal information, etc.). However, this glitch affected numerous players with perfectly acceptable names, some using the same name since 2015.
The developers swiftly investigated, identifying and fixing the root cause to prevent further occurrences. They confirmed a server-side fix was deployed to halt the accidental name changes.
While the immediate problem is resolved, Bungie reiterated their plans to distribute free name change tokens to all players as compensation. They promised further communication once details are finalized.
Players experiencing this issue are advised to remain patient and await further updates from Bungie regarding the name change token distribution.
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