A recent Destiny 2 update inadvertently wiped out a significant number of players' usernames due to a malfunction in the game's moderation system. This article details the developers' response and outlines steps players can take if affected.

Destiny 2 Username Glitch: Bungie Issues Name Change Tokens

Bungie's Response to the Username Issue

Following a recent game update, many Destiny 2 players discovered their Bungie Names had been unexpectedly replaced with "Guardian" followed by a random number sequence. This began around August 14th and stemmed from a problem with 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. Their name moderation system usually flags and changes usernames violating their terms of service (offensive language, personal information, etc.). However, this time, numerous players with perfectly acceptable names were affected – some having used the same name since 2015.

Bungie swiftly identified and fixed the underlying server-side issue preventing further accidental name changes. They confirmed the fix via Twitter (X) and reiterated their plan to distribute name change tokens to all players as compensation. Players are advised to await further announcements from Bungie. Those affected can expect the name change tokens and further communication shortly.