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This Week at Shrouded is at its core a Destiny 2 Podcast. Also incorporating Weekly News from the Shrouded Gaming Community, Destiny 2's Premier Gaming Community.

  1. FEB 28

    Marathon vs Destiny? Let’s Talk About It – TWAS: Ep 141

    Send a text Episode 141 shifts heavily toward Marathon. We spend most of this episode breaking down community reactions, expectations, and the ongoing comparison between Marathon and Destiny. There is a lot of noise online, and we try to separate what is real concern from what is just social media momentum. This is not a rage episode. It is a grounded discussion about where Marathon fits, how people are reacting, and what that might mean for Bungie going forward. IN THIS EPISODE: Community reactions to Marathon Comparisons between Marathon and Destiny Player expectations going into launch Social media overreactions What Bungie might be aiming for Whether Destiny players are the right audience for Marathon How the community conversation is evolving No invented features. No fabricated systems. Just discussion framing. 🚀 Join the Shrouded Gaming Community Discord ➡ https://www.shroudedgaming.com/discord Twitter/X ➡ https://twitter.com/Shrouded_Gaming Twitch ➡ https://www.twitch.tv/shroudedgaming TikTok ➡ https://www.tiktok.com/@shroudedgaming Threads ➡ https://www.threads.net/@shroudedgaming 🎗️ Support Extra Life & Earn Exclusive Rewards https://donate.tiltify.com/7370cba9-cf7d-43d7-8b0e-14ad8985276b Like, subscribe, and hit the bell — we’ll keep you ahead of the Destiny drama and community chaos every week. Support the show

    1h 7m

  2. FEB 23

    Shadow & Order Delayed… Everyone Calm Down – TWAS: Ep 140

    Send a text Shadow & Order is officially delayed to June 9, and the Destiny community is… reacting. In Episode 140, we break down what the delay actually means, why Bungie likely made the call, and whether this was about Marathon or about not shipping another mediocre update. We also talk about the roadmap expectations, TWIDs shifting toward community activations, and the strange parasocial meltdown happening on Twitter. Plus, Xbox leadership changes, State of Play highlights, Borderlands numbers, and why maybe… just maybe… it’s okay to play something other than Destiny for a few months. ============================================================ IN THIS EPISODE Shadow & Order delayed and renamed Tiered raid and dungeon gear expansion Pantheon 2.0 and Tier 5 exotic armor Why the roadmap probably won’t come until June TWIDs focusing on community events Iron Banner cadence returning Guardian Games mention Destiny burnout and player expectations The “Marathon stole the devs” debate Xbox leadership shakeup Sony State of Play reactions Borderlands player count discussion SGC giveaways and loyalty changes Zero to Hero 8-week event breakdown ============================================================= 🚀 Join the Shrouded Gaming Community Discord ➡ https://www.shroudedgaming.com/discord Twitter/X ➡ https://twitter.com/Shrouded_Gaming Twitch ➡ https://www.twitch.tv/shroudedgaming TikTok ➡ https://www.tiktok.com/@shroudedgaming Threads ➡ https://www.threads.net/@shroudedgaming 🎗️ Support Extra Life & Earn Exclusive Rewards https://donate.tiltify.com/7370cba9-cf7d-43d7-8b0e-14ad8985276b Like, subscribe, and hit the bell — we’ll keep you ahead of the Destiny drama and community chaos every week. Support the show

    1h 25m

  3. FEB 7

    Still No Destiny News, No Roadmap, & Nothing to Talk About | TWAS Ep. 139

    Send a text Episode 139 is one of those weeks. There’s still no Destiny roadmap, no meaningful updates, no real communication from Bungie — and we’re left trying to figure out what we’re supposed to be doing right now. So we talk about it honestly. This episode turns into a real conversation about Bungie silence, content droughts, expectations, and what happens when a live-service game just… doesn’t give you anything to react to. We also drift into other games, community frustrations, and that weird limbo Destiny always seems to find itself in between updates. No panic. No yelling. Just reality. 🎙️ In This Episode Still no Destiny roadmap Bungie communication (or lack of it) Why “nothing happening” is still a problem worth talking about Community fatigue vs realistic expectations Filling time with other games while Destiny waits Why these quiet weeks feel worse than bad news weeks General Destiny limbo discussion What players actually want Bungie to say — even if the answer sucks 🚀 Join the Shrouded Gaming Community Discord ➡ https://www.shroudedgaming.com/discord Twitter/X ➡ https://twitter.com/Shrouded_Gaming Twitch ➡ https://www.twitch.tv/shroudedgaming TikTok ➡ https://www.tiktok.com/@shroudedgaming Threads ➡ https://www.threads.net/@shroudedgaming 🎗️ Support Extra Life & Earn Exclusive Rewards Donate here: https://tilt.fyi/YTzLIsdwsQ 🎙️ Like, subscribe, and hit the bell — even when Destiny gives us nothing, we’ll still tell it like it is. Support the show

    1h 14m

  4. FEB 2

    Still No Roadmap, Arms Week Chaos & Why Bungie Needs to Say Something | TWAS Ep. 138

    Send a text Episode 138 is a very Destiny episode: no roadmap, a light TWID, Arms Week doing Arms Week things, and Bungie making changes that might fix one problem while creating another. We spend most of the episode talking honestly about why there’s still no roadmap, what that silence likely means, and why Bungie really needs to just say something — even if players don’t like the answer. We also cover Arms Week bows, bugs with combat telemetry, the solo Warlord’s Ruin challenge, Lawless Frontier invasion changes, Oath of the Renegade results, and a first-time run of the Desert Perpetual raid. 🎙️ In This Episode Why Destiny still doesn’t have a roadmap — and the many possible reasons DMG’s earlier roadmap comments and the 2026 clarification Community speculation vs Bungie silence Arms Week: bows, glaives, swords, and volatile mods One-shot bow mods Bow skating movement tech Bugs with combat telemetry and Arms Week currencies Solo Warlord’s Ruin challenge discussion Bows / glaives / swords only Emblem delivery concerns and API checks Thoughts on solo dungeon patience (or lack thereof) First impressions of Desert Perpetual Encounter pacing, feats, mechanics Loot impressions and dopamine vs usefulness TWID changes to Lawless Frontier invasions Double invasions Concerns about PvP being forced into PvE Why rewards probably won’t justify it Explanation of Double Cross invasions Oath of the Renegade results Pikers comeback win “Take the Mantle” emblem details Updated New Player Guide (and why it should just be in-game) Game2Give wrap-up SGC total nearing $15,000 Live stream highlights Trials returning this weekend Martlet pulse rifle Midtown map SGC Crimson Days Feb 21 @ 1PM Eastern 2v2 bows-only PvP Casual 6v6 events throughout the month Catastrophe stream this weekend (Fall Guys, chaos, treadmill suffering) 🚀 Join the Shrouded Gaming Community Discord ➡ https://www.shroudedgaming.com/discord Twitter/X ➡ https://twitter.com/Shrouded_Gaming Twitch ➡ https://www.twitch.tv/shroudedgaming TikTok ➡ https://www.tiktok.com/@shroudedgaming Threads ➡ https://www.threads.net/@shroudedgaming 🎙️ Like, subscribe, and hit the bell — we’ll keep you up to date on Destiny, Bungie decisions, and community chaos every week. Support the show

    55 min

  5. JAN 24

    Marathon’s Release Date, Destiny’s Missing Roadmap & Bungie’s Communication Problem | Ep. 137

    Send a text Episode 137 is a two-game conversation — Destiny and Marathon, and the uncomfortable overlap Bungie now has to navigate. We break down Marathon’s confirmed March 5, 2026 release date, the value of its Collector’s Edition, pre-order performance, and what that timing means for Destiny’s upcoming Shadow and Order update. Then we dig into the bigger issue: Bungie’s silence, the missing roadmap, and why even patient players are starting to ask questions. There’s also a surprising amount of Game2Give info, emblem talk, Arms Week challenges, and some very real thoughts about player burnout — including the realization that sometimes “there’s nothing to do” just means you’ve played a lot. 🎙️ In This Episode Marathon release date confirmed: March 5, 2026 Why the timing clashes with Destiny’s Shadow and Order update (currently set for March 3) Paul Tassi’s report suggesting Shadow and Order may be delayed — and Bungie saying nothing Why Bungie not addressing this directly feels like a communication misstep Discussion on fiscal timing and why March actually makes sense for Marathon Marathon Collector’s Edition impressions and perceived value Pre-order performance on Steam & PlayStation (early top-10 placement) Whether Marathon has more momentum now than after the alpha and art controversy Thoughts on Bungie’s marketing strategy (and how creators drive sales) Game2Give livestream details (Jan 29 @ 10am PT) Bungie Through the Ages Gaming Showdown Guest appearances, Fireteam Feud, auctions “A Thousand Hugs” emblem availability during the stream Emblem discussion and historical pricing expectations Arms Week / Dark Age Hunt Solo Warlord’s Ruin with bows, glaives, and swords only Hardware modifier requirements Emblem + Movie of the Week potential Ongoing frustration with Destiny’s missing roadmap Honest conversation about endgame burnout and player expectations Community reminder for SGC Crimson Days (bows-only PvP chaos incoming) 🚀 Join the Shrouded Gaming Community Discord ➡ https://www.shroudedgaming.com/discord Twitter/X ➡ https://twitter.com/Shrouded_Gaming Twitch ➡ https://www.twitch.tv/shroudedgaming TikTok ➡ https://www.tiktok.com/@shroudedgaming Threads ➡ https://www.threads.net/@shroudedgaming Like, subscribe, and hit the bell — we’ll keep you ahead of the Destiny drama, Bungie decisions, and community chaos every single week. Support the show

    1h 6m

  6. JAN 16

    Arms Week: BOWS ONLY, Trials Fixes, Game2Give Updates + SGC Crimson Days | TWAS Ep. 136

    Send a text First episode back after the holidays — and no, Destiny didn’t behave while we were gone. 😅 We break down the latest patch fixes (Trials solo queue lobby balancing, Lawless Frontier softlocks, progression bugs), talk Arms Week 3 (Bows) and what it’ll actually feel like in PvP, and get into the bigger question: how is a new player supposed to start Destiny in 2026 without getting walled by random ownership requirements? Plus: Game2Give is rolling, Movie of the Week drama is popping off, and we officially announce SGC Crimson Days (bows only, no abilities, no exotics… you and your duo vs the world). ✅ In This Episode 🎉 Monthly Giveaway Winners SGC Hoodie: slop7048 SGC Ice Shaker: acemo74 6,000 Silver: sir tiddy tots Patch 9.5.0.5 talk Trials solo queue lobby balancing bug fixed Lawless Frontier smuggle run softlocks fixed Renegades progression issues + other stability cleanups The character delete exploit got a new limiter: 5 deletes → 24h cooldown Destiny’s identity problem: fun game vs. number-cruncher decisions Game2Give (Jan 12 → Jan 29) 90’s anime inspired incentive vibe Lore behind the poster characters (based on real stories) SGC goal: $10,000 (we mention ~$8,411 raised on the show) Top 10 donor Discord role Arms Week 3 (starts Jan 27) “Medieval Hardware” 6v6: bows/glaives/swords only No abilities or supers New weapons: King Orfeo (precision bow) + The Heron (void aggressive glaive) Returning bows mentioned: Raconteur, Whistler’s Whim, Lunata, Hush, Tripwire Canary, Under Your Skin (and more) New Player Guide discussion (and why it should be in-game, not a link) Weird fix: claiming certain rewards requiring Witch Queen ownership (now fixed) Movie of the Week controversy / cheating accusations causing Twitter chaos 💘 SGC Crimson Days (Feb 21 @ 1PM Eastern) 2v2 Collision Bows only No abilities No exotic weapons No exotic armor Plus casual 6v6 bows-only nights all month for rewards/tickets Quick mention: Marathon Dev Insights (cores, implants, shells, playstyles) 🔗 Links Mentioned on the Show Game2Give donation link: https://tilt.fyi/3ZVBL10PBq SGC Crimson Days sign-up form: https://forms.gle/VDpEoNkjjQQhKpzt5 Marathon Dev Insights (video/blog): https://www.bungie.net/7/en/News/Article/dev-insights-runner-shells-new-video Support the show

    1h 7m

  7. 12/20/2025

    Equilibrium Is TOO Easy, Renegades Weapon Meta, & Marathon Sold Me | TWAS Ep. 135

    Send a text Episode 135 is a long-form Destiny brain dump — dungeon difficulty discourse, Renegades weapons worth chasing, Dawning changes, Star Wars crossover takes, and a surprisingly convincing Marathon vid doc. We talk about what’s working, what feels off, and why Bungie might actually be cooking again… cautiously. 🎙️ In This Episode Monthly Giveaway Winners 🪙 6,000 Silver: tribaldraugr 👕 SGC Premium Hoodie: averagegamergrl 🧊 SGC Ice Shaker: Mr. Wrecked Equilibrium Dungeon Contest mode clears under 2 hours Damage checks, controversy grenades, and “was this too easy?” Solo, trio, and seal requirements discussion Dungeon races vs raid races — why dungeons will always be faster Feats in dungeons: good idea or unnecessary friction? Renegades weapon breakdown Heat weapons: Voltaic Shade, High Tyrant, Uncivil Discourse Conspiracy Honed doing way more damage than expected M17 Fast Talker DPS potential Heirloom exotic — fun concept, awful meta weapon Dawning weapons review Mistral Lift, Permafrost, Fumblewinter Stitch Snowball Crucible: fun chaos or miserable party mode? Bright Dust drama — Dawning bounties removed Trials fears: Stronghold Titans + Praxic Blades incoming Renegades campaign thoughts Sparrow trench run = highlight Star Wars inspiration vs straight-up lifts Blue the Ghost = best ghost character we’ve had Dredgen Bale criticism TWID roundup Oath of the Renegades wrap-up Emblems, Bungie Store, Bungie Foundation year-end impact Marathon ViDoc reaction Visual improvements Solo queue, rook system, extraction changes Why this finally sold us on Marathon 🚀 Join the Shrouded Gaming Community Discord ➡ https://www.shroudedgaming.com/discord Twitter/X ➡ https://twitter.com/Shrouded_Gaming Twitch ➡ https://www.twitch.tv/shroudedgaming TikTok ➡ https://www.tiktok.com/@shroudedgaming Threads ➡ https://www.threads.net/@shroudedgaming 🎗️ Support Extra Life & Earn Exclusive Rewards Donate here: https://donate.tiltify.com/7370cba9-cf7d-43d7-8b0e-14ad8985276b 🎙️ Like, subscribe, and hit the bell — we roast Bungie and praise them, sometimes in the same sentence. Support the show

    1h 20m

  8. 12/13/2025

    Dungeon Contest Drama, Renegades Marketing Misfires & Why Destiny Feels Too Easy | TWAS Ep. 134

    Send a text Episode 134 is a long one — dungeon contest mode, Renegades marketing confusion, crossplay invasion debates, disabled weapons outrage, and a brutally honest conversation about why Destiny 2 feels easier than it’s ever been. We break down Bungie’s latest TWID, the Equilibrium dungeon contest, the Oath of the Renegades community event, and the constant tension between exclusivity, fairness, and fun. This episode is Destiny discourse in its purest form. 🎙️ In This Episode - Full breakdown of the Equilibrium dungeon contest mode Contest rules, rewards, emblems, and disabled items Why dungeon races have become toxic (and who’s responsible) Why high-DPS bugged weapons were disabled — and why people are mad anyway The A499 sniper & Uncivil Discourse bugs explained Contest fairness vs. “let us exploit it until Monday” mentality - Renegades’ Oath of the Renegades marketing event Third-party site confusion Why it launched before Bungie explained it Community reaction (positive AND negative) - Crossplay invasion drama in Lawless Frontier Console vs PC arguments Why invasions feel like Gambit 2.0 Meta builds and why one-shot supers dominate - Farming the Dark Matter / Darksaber-style crystal Why it’s farmable Why some players want it locked behind contest clears A blunt conversation about solo flawless dungeons Why difficulty feels trivial in the current sandbox Ability uptime, power deltas, and GM difficulty shifts - Dawning 2025 preview New armor, weapons, snowball Crucible mode, and event changes Bungie community art highlights & cosplay showcases Destiny player numbers, expectations, and long-term concerns Why Destiny desperately needs a roadmap — and soon 🚀 Join the Shrouded Gaming Community Discord ➡ https://www.shroudedgaming.com/discord Twitter/X ➡ https://twitter.com/Shrouded_Gaming Twitch ➡ https://www.twitch.tv/shroudedgaming TikTok ➡ https://www.tiktok.com/@shroudedgaming Threads ➡ https://www.threads.net/@shroudedgaming 🎗️ Support Extra Life & Earn Exclusive Rewards Donate here: https://donate.tiltify.com/7370cba9-cf7d-43d7-8b0e-14ad8985276b 🎙️ Like, subscribe, and hit the bell — we’ll keep you ahead of the Destiny chaos every single week. Support the show

    1h 8m
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