Destiny 2 Update: Massive Username Reset Affects Players

Destiny 2 Update Causes Players' Usernames to be Wiped Out

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 developers' 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 widespread issue stemmed from a bug within Bungie's name moderation tool, designed to automatically flag and change names violating the terms of service.

Bungie acknowledged the problem on Twitter (X), stating: "We're tracking an issue where many account names were changed by our Bungie name moderation tool. We're investigating and will provide an update tomorrow, including details on additional name change tokens for all players."

The unexpected name changes affected numerous players, some of whom had used the same name since 2015 without issue. This caused significant frustration and confusion within the community.

Bungie's Swift Response and Resolution

Bungie quickly investigated and identified the root cause, implementing a server-side fix to prevent further accidental name changes. Their subsequent Twitter (X) update confirmed: "The issue causing mass Bungie name changes has been identified and fixed server-side. We're still planning to distribute name change tokens to all players soon."

Players are advised to remain patient while Bungie finalizes the distribution of these name change tokens and provides further communication. Those affected by the accidental name changes can anticipate receiving these tokens and additional updates from Bungie shortly.