The Entire Story of Destiny (Summarized in 40 Minutes!)

Starting with the earliest known events of the Destiny universe and ending with The Final Shape, this is the entire story of Destiny. If you've ever taken a break from the game, this video should help fill you in about what you missed, and prepare you to jump back in with a good understanding of the recent story events and the overall Light and Darkness saga. This video is a recap, so nothing is explained in extreme detail, but all major plot points are still covered.

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Sections:
0:00 Start
0:31 Prologue / Backstory
5:07 Destiny 1
7:01 The Dark Below
8:03 House of Wolves
8:55 The Taken King
9:55 Rise of Iron
10:38 Destiny 2: The Red War
12:36 Curse of Osiris
14:22 Warmind
15:16 Forsaken
17:55 Season of the Forge
19:05 Season of the Drifter
19:26 Season of Opulence
20:23 Shadowkeep
21:08 Season of the Undying
21:24 Season of Dawn
22:27 Season of the Worthy
23:05 Season of Arrivals
24:04 Beyond Light
25:16 Season of the Hunt
26:30 Season of the Chosen
27:45 Season of the Splicer
28:45 Season of the Lost
29:39 The Witch Queen
31:46 Season of the Risen
32:35 Season of the Haunted
33:23 Season of Plunder
33:59 Season of the Seraph
35:21 Lightfall
36:37 Season of Defiance
37:43 Season of the Deep
38:11 Season of the Witch
39:24 Season of the Wish

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[yugiberto]

I can finally say... after 10 years of playing this game, I can Understand the history of the game thanks to this video, great work!

[GreysDen]

The fact that you've condensed 10 years of story in easily digestible video in under 45 minutes is a massive feat. This is probably the best recap video for guardians like me who've been on a break from the game.

[ApothecaryAlyth]

I've been looking for something like this for so long. So many other "story of Destiny" videos cover things either chronologically in-universe, or some other format like covering one faction at a time, etc. But IMO this approach looking at the actual content releases makes way more sense for players just trying to understand where we are and how we got here. Thank you!!!

[lizard]

MY MAN JUST MADE A 40 MIN VIDEO THAT HAS A WHOLE 10+ YEARS OF STORY WTF

[GeremyG]

I liked the part where the Traveler said “it’s travelin’ time” and traveled all over the universe.

[gen]

He delivered on his promise to upload again within two weeks

[binaryplays]

What are the chances I happen to be invested in the lore of Destiny 2 this evening, and behold the perfect video, the only one I've found that good and less than 3-4 hours!! Great vid chief

[marcvskulper]

I first started playing D2 during Season of the Drifter. Now I get it. This story is incredibly deep and complex. My man just illuminated us all in under 45 mins where there are some videos that are 11hrs deep. Well done.

[damonsta]

Man, I saw this come up on my main page and I just watched it as a recap and then at 22:12 I was like "this is oddly familiar" and saw my name in the bottom right. Thanks for featuring my video and putting credit on it! You're a real one! Great job on the video as a whole too, I thoroughly enjoyed it and I will be waiting for the longer version!

[cjcj]

The hive having to feed an insatiable worm…I know the feeling. 😂

[adacskipper]

Couple of quick notes:
1. Clovis Bray is Elsie's and Ana's grandfather, not father.
2. Ahsa is a proto worm God; aka what the worm Gods used to be before the Witness found them.
3. The civilization that preceded the Witness was not in agreement about what the Final Shape actually was; they only combined after the violence that followed the Traveller's departure.
4. We don't know if the Traveller and the Witness have anything to do with the Gardener and the Winnower. Specifically the Winnower is confirmed to NOT be the Witness.

Otherwise, great video! Its hard summarizing such a vast and complicated story so having something condensed down to only 40 min is great.

[danielhardman]

one error i would like to point out is the traveler didnt actually choose to stay and protect humanity, Rasputin forced it to stay/ delayed its departure, long enough to were it was forced to fight.
although the lore on that is pretty old and is mostly left over from destiny's originally planned story of the traveler not being a completely benevolent being, so take it as you will

[Happydude]

The duality of this and the 10 hour Byf video lol. Respect to both of you, to Byf for all the weeks he put into his and respect to you Shadow for finding a way to somehow condense it all and still be understandable. Cant wait to see what the final shape has to offer!

[zaetheria]

This is fantastic!! Thank you for the short, yet thorough, summary video - it's been hard to find quality story summaries that aren't hours upon hours long. Perfect overall and for returners! Don't feel as lost in the story now ^.^

[Neru]

This video needs more exposure. It needs to be posted and pinned on every Destiny social media platforms.
When you take a step back and look how far we've come, it's so beautiful. And the winding path is still ahead of us and as Guardians we must walk that path till the very end.

[guedes]

Congrats on this montage. I've stoped playing D2 for several months and was lost with the recent lore, until i saw your video.

[grant__]

Insane lore drop and done so well. Great vid as always

[prototype]

This video has helped me so much. I've always just jumped into Destiny here and there, get frustrated by the game just throwing you into random stories/expansions and just giving no context to anything. Being able to finally put a face to some names the game throws at you is so helpful lol

[Jake-orrq]

I've been playing this game for 10 years. Haven't understood a lick of lore until you broke down the story.

[edandgretchenalexander]

I’ve been a Destiny player since House of Wolves. Have always loved the ‘world’ and story, but it’s tough to remember all the pieces that have led up to now. Thanks for helping me remember! 🎉