Destiny 2 Vaulted Strikes: Are Old Strikes Coming Back?

Updated October 5, 2026

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Bungie has not yet confirmed that Destiny 2's vaulted strikes are coming back.

Bungie has confirmed that it is beginning work to restore vaulted campaigns, destinations, and raids, with the restored content becoming available to all Destiny 2 players. Strikes were not specifically included in that announcement.

There is still a good reason to expect the old strikes to be discussed as the unvaulting progresses. When Bungie originally introduced the Destiny Content Vault, strikes were closely tied to their destinations, and strikes disappeared when destinations such as Mercury, Titan, Io, and Mars entered the vault. Bungie's DCV records list seven strikes removed with those Year 4 destinations, while the later Year 5 vaulting added Broodhold and The Hollowed Lair from the Tangled Shore.

So old strikes such as Savath没n's Song, The Pyramidion, A Garden World, Tree of Probabilities, Strange Terrain, and Will of the Thousands are worth watching — but none should currently be described as confirmed returns.

Quick Answer

Bungie has not yet confirmed that Destiny 2's vaulted strikes are coming back.

Bungie has confirmed that it is beginning work to restore vaulted campaigns, destinations, and raids, with the restored content becoming available to all Destiny 2 players. Strikes were not specifically included in that announcement.

There is still a good reason to expect the old strikes to be discussed as the unvaulting progresses. When Bungie originally introduced the Destiny Content Vault, strikes were closely tied to their destinations, and strikes disappeared when destinations such as Mercury, Titan, Io, and Mars entered the vault. Bungie's DCV records list seven strikes removed with those Year 4 destinations, while the later Year 5 vaulting added Broodhold and The Hollowed Lair from the Tangled Shore.

So old strikes such as Savath没n's Song, The Pyramidion, A Garden World, Tree of Probabilities, Strange Terrain, and Will of the Thousands are worth watching — but none should currently be described as confirmed returns.

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Are Destiny 2's Vaulted Strikes Coming Back?

Possibly, but Bungie has not announced a specific vaulted strike yet.

Bungie's September 2026 announcement reversed the direction Destiny 2 appeared to be taking earlier in the year. Instead of leaving the game in its previously announced maintenance-focused state, Bungie said it was beginning work to restore important parts of Destiny 2's history.

The first confirmed categories are:

  • Vaulted campaigns
  • Vaulted destinations
  • Vaulted raids

Bungie also said the restored content will be available to all Destiny 2 players.

Strikes were not named separately.

That creates an important distinction for players looking for old Vanguard activities:

The unvaulting is confirmed. The return of individual vaulted strikes is not.

So if you're hoping to replay Savath没n's Song, The Pyramidion, or one of the old Mars strikes, there is currently no official release date or confirmed comeback list for those activities.

Current status

Content 2026 Status
Vaulted campaigns Confirmed to return
Vaulted destinations Confirmed to return
Vaulted raids Confirmed to return
Vaulted strikes Not specifically confirmed
Savath没n's Song Unconfirmed
The Pyramidion Unconfirmed
A Garden World Unconfirmed
Tree of Probabilities Unconfirmed
The Festering Core Unconfirmed
Strange Terrain Unconfirmed
Will of the Thousands Unconfirmed
Broodhold Unconfirmed
The Hollowed Lair Unconfirmed

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What Bungie Actually Confirmed

Bungie's announcement is deliberately broader than a list of individual activities.

The studio said it is beginning the work of bringing vaulted Destiny 2 campaigns, destinations, and raids back into the game.

That means you can currently answer three questions separately:

  • Is vaulted Destiny 2 content coming back? Yes.
  • Are vaulted destinations coming back? Yes.
  • Are the individual strikes that were previously tied to those destinations coming back? Not confirmed yet.

Bungie has also explained that restoring older content is not simply a matter of turning an old activity back on.

The studio says returning content needs work because Destiny 2's systems have changed significantly since some of that content was originally removed. That restoration can involve areas such as lighting, encounters, combatants, and underlying systems.

That makes it especially important to wait for Bungie's actual activity list before assuming every old strike will return at the same time as its destination.

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Why Players Expect Vaulted Strikes to Return

The expectation comes from how the Destiny Content Vault originally worked.

Bungie introduced the DCV in Year 4 as a way to cycle older destination and activity content out of Destiny 2 while allowing the game to remain manageable and continue evolving. Bungie's current DCV documentation still describes vaulted content as having the potential to return to the game.

The Year 4 vaulting included destinations such as:

  • Mercury
  • Mars
  • Titan
  • Io

Bungie's records also list the strikes that were removed from those destinations:

  • A Garden World
  • Tree of Probabilities
  • Savath没n's Song
  • The Pyramidion
  • The Festering Core
  • Strange Terrain
  • Will of the Thousands

The later Year 5 vaulting removed the Tangled Shore and separately listed:

  • Broodhold
  • The Hollowed Lair

This history explains why the return of an old destination naturally raises the question of its associated strikes.

However, historically being vaulted with a destination does not equal a 2026 confirmation that the strike will return.

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What Vaulted Strikes Are in Destiny 2?

If you're trying to remember which old strikes disappeared into the DCV, these are the main Destiny 2 strikes to watch.

Strike Original Destination 2026 Return Status
A Garden World Mercury Unconfirmed
Tree of Probabilities Mercury Unconfirmed
Savath没n's Song Titan Unconfirmed
The Pyramidion Io Unconfirmed
The Festering Core Io Unconfirmed
Strange Terrain Mars Unconfirmed
Will of the Thousands Mars Unconfirmed
Broodhold Tangled Shore Unconfirmed
The Hollowed Lair Tangled Shore Unconfirmed

The first seven are documented in Bungie's Year 4 DCV records, while Broodhold and The Hollowed Lair were part of the later Year 5 vaulting.

So there are nine historically vaulted Destiny 2 strikes to watch, but that should not be confused with a nine-strike comeback announcement.

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Is Savath没n's Song Returning?

Savath没n's Song has not been confirmed as part of the new unvaulting.

The strike was located on Titan, one of the destinations removed during the original Year 4 DCV transition.

Its disappearance was therefore directly connected to Titan leaving the active Destiny 2 game world. Bungie's Year 4 records list Savath没n's Song among the vaulted strikes.

Titan is now one of the old destinations players have a reason to watch as Bungie works through its restoration plans.

But until Bungie specifically names Savath没n's Song, its return remains unconfirmed.

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Is The Pyramidion Returning?

The Pyramidion has not been confirmed to return.

The Pyramidion was one of the strikes associated with Io and was vaulted when Io left the active Destiny 2 destination lineup.

Bungie's Year 4 DCV documentation lists The Pyramidion alongside The Festering Core as the two strikes associated with Io that were vaulted.

That makes both strikes obvious ones to watch if Bungie eventually announces an Io restoration.

For now, however, there is no official confirmation that either strike will return.

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Are A Garden World and Tree of Probabilities Returning?

Neither Mercury strike has been confirmed for the new unvaulting.

The two vaulted Mercury strikes are:

  • A Garden World
  • Tree of Probabilities

Both were removed when Mercury entered the Destiny Content Vault in Year 4.

Mercury was also associated with the Curse of Osiris campaign, which was vaulted during the same transition.

Because Bungie is now working to restore vaulted campaigns and destinations, Mercury is another location that could eventually bring these two strikes back into the conversation.

But there is currently no strike-by-strike restoration list.

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Are the Mars Strikes Returning?

The two historically vaulted Mars strikes are:

  • Strange Terrain
  • Will of the Thousands

Both were removed when Mars entered the Destiny Content Vault in 2020.

Mars was also closely connected to the Warmind campaign and other activities that were removed during the original vaulting.

That makes these two strikes another obvious pair for players to watch.

For now, though, neither strike has been officially confirmed for the 2026 restoration.

Old gameplay footage, screenshots, community predictions, or speculation about Mars returning should not be treated as confirmation that either strike is coming back.

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What About Broodhold and The Hollowed Lair?

Broodhold and The Hollowed Lair are also unconfirmed.

These two strikes were part of the later Year 5 DCV transition rather than the original Year 4 group.

Bungie's Year 5 documentation lists the Tangled Shore as entering the DCV and specifically identifies Broodhold and The Hollowed Lair under its vaulted strikes.

The Tangled Shore was closely associated with the Forsaken era, making these strikes another possible part of a future restoration.

However, Bungie has not said that either strike will be included in the first stage of the new unvaulting.

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Are Other Vaulted Activities Coming Back?

Some could, but Bungie has not announced a complete return list.

The current announcement focuses on the restoration of major parts of Destiny 2's history, including campaigns, destinations, and raids.

The Destiny Content Vault contains much more than strikes.

Depending on Bungie's eventual plans, players could also see questions about:

  • Old campaign missions
  • Seasonal activities
  • Exotic missions
  • Destination activities
  • Vendors
  • Other activities tied to restored destinations

That does not mean all of them are guaranteed to return.

For now, the safest rule is simple:

If Bungie has not specifically announced an activity, treat its return as unconfirmed.

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When Will Bungie Reveal More?

Bungie has said that it intends to provide more clarity about the first step of the unvaulting process before the end of October 2026.

The studio has also indicated that it wants to show progress through development milestones rather than simply publishing a traditional roadmap.

That means the next major update could provide more useful information about how the restoration will actually happen.

For players watching the vaulted-strike question, the most important details will be:

  • Which destination Bungie names first.
  • Whether associated strikes are mentioned.
  • Whether individual strikes are listed separately.
  • Whether destinations and strikes return together.
  • Whether Bungie provides a release window.

Until those details arrive, there is no reliable basis for assigning a confirmed return date to any of the nine historically vaulted strikes.

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FAQ

Are Destiny 2's vaulted strikes coming back?
Bungie has not specifically confirmed the return of the vaulted strikes. The studio has confirmed that it is beginning work to restore vaulted campaigns, destinations, and raids, but individual strikes have not yet been announced.

What vaulted strikes are in Destiny 2?
The historically vaulted Destiny 2 strikes are A Garden World, Tree of Probabilities, Savath没n's Song, The Pyramidion, The Festering Core, Strange Terrain, Will of the Thousands, Broodhold, and The Hollowed Lair. The first seven were vaulted with Mercury, Titan, Io, and Mars in Year 4, while Broodhold and The Hollowed Lair were vaulted with the Tangled Shore in Year 5.

How many Destiny 2 strikes are vaulted?
There are nine historically vaulted Destiny 2 strikes relevant to the current unvaulting discussion.
That does not mean all nine have been confirmed to return.

Is Savath没n's Song returning to Destiny 2?
Savath没n's Song has not been officially confirmed as part of the new unvaulting. It was originally associated with Titan and was vaulted when that destination was removed.

Is The Pyramidion returning?
The Pyramidion has not been officially confirmed for the restoration. It was one of the two strikes associated with Io that entered the DCV in Year 4.

Are A Garden World and Tree of Probabilities coming back?
Neither Mercury strike has been confirmed for the new unvaulting. Both were vaulted when Mercury entered the DCV.

Are Strange Terrain and Will of the Thousands returning?
There is currently no official confirmation for either Mars strike. Both were vaulted when Mars entered the DCV.

Are Broodhold and The Hollowed Lair coming back?
Bungie has not confirmed either strike as part of the restoration. Both were vaulted with the Tangled Shore during Year 5.

When will Bungie announce the returning strikes?
Bungie has said it intends to provide more clarity about the first step of the unvaulting process before the end of October 2026. That does not necessarily mean every returning strike will be announced at the same time.

Does restoring a destination mean its strike will automatically return?
Not necessarily. Bungie's current announcement confirms the restoration of vaulted destinations, but it does not state that every activity associated with a restored destination will automatically return at the same time.

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Bottom Line

Destiny 2's vaulted strikes could return, but Bungie has not confirmed them yet.

Bungie has now committed to restoring vaulted campaigns, destinations, and raids, which makes the old strike lineup relevant again.

The historical connection is also clear: several of Destiny 2's old strikes were vaulted when their associated destinations were removed.

But there is an important difference between:

"This strike was vaulted with a destination."

and

"Bungie has confirmed this strike is coming back."

Right now, none of the nine historically vaulted strikes has received that second confirmation.

The strikes to watch are:

  • A Garden World
  • Tree of Probabilities
  • Savath没n's Song
  • The Pyramidion
  • The Festering Core
  • Strange Terrain
  • Will of the Thousands
  • Broodhold
  • The Hollowed Lair

The next major Bungie update on the unvaulting process should make the picture clearer, particularly once the studio identifies the first restoration milestone.

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