In 2022, Bungie and Epic Games joined forces for an ambitious crossover that connected Destiny 2 with Fortnite and Fall Guys. The event celebrated Destiny 2's arrival on the Epic Games Store and became a defining moment for multi-game collaborations. Announced during Bungie's Destiny 2 showcase and partly leaked beforehand by a dataminer on Twitter, the partnership delivered cosmetics, a new Fortnite island, and a playful Fall Guys celebration. By 2026, the crossover remains a notable example of how live-service games can bridge audiences across genres and platforms.
A Multi-Game Celebration
Destiny 2 launched on the Epic Games Store alongside the Bungie 30th Anniversary Pack, which was offered entirely for free. That pack introduced new dungeons and activities, plus generous rewards such as Bungie-inspired gear and weapons. The timing also aligned with Destiny 2's Season of the Plunder, a pirate-themed season that kept players engaged with fresh loot and challenges. For Bungie, the Epic Games Store release represented a significant expansion of the game's PC availability, while the crossover gave Fortnite and Fall Guys players a reason to explore the Destiny universe.
The collaboration was not a simple cosmetic swap. It was a coordinated, cross-platform event that touched multiple ecosystems at once. Epic's storefront, Fortnite's battle royale island, and Fall Guys' chaotic obstacle courses all became stages for Destiny-themed content. This approach helped normalize the idea that a looter shooter, a battle royale, and a party royale could share the same cultural moment.
Fortnite's Destiny Invasion
Fortnite players could unlock outfits inspired by three prominent Destiny 2 characters: Commander Zavala, Ikora Rey, and the Exo Stranger, Elisabeth Bray. These characters arrived with additional Destiny-inspired cosmetics, including Back Blings, Pickaxes, and Sparrow Gliders. The selection allowed Fortnite fans to dress like iconic Destiny figures even if they had never played Bungie's shooter.
A new Fortnite island also went live, shaped like the Crucible map Javelin-4 from Destiny 2. The island included its own game mode and weapons, turning a familiar Destiny arena into a Fortnite playground. This map was more than a visual tribute. It gave players a new way to experience Destiny's competitive spirit through Fortnite's mechanics, blending two distinct styles of gunplay and movement.
| Fortnite Crossover Item | Destiny 2 Inspiration |
|---|---|
| Zavala Outfit | Commander Zavala |
| Ikora Outfit | Ikora Rey |
| Exo Stranger Outfit | Elisabeth Bray |
| Back Blings | Destiny-themed accessories |
| Pickaxes | Destiny-inspired tools |
| Sparrow Gliders | Destiny Sparrows |
Destiny 2's Fortnite-Inspired Ornaments
Destiny 2 players received their own set of crossover ornaments, with designs that varied by class. These ornaments echoed popular Fortnite accessories and brought a brighter, more stylized look to Destiny's armor sets. The three class-specific ornaments were:
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Knightly Noire Titan Ornament
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Painted Kitsune Warlock Ornament
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Eternal Vengeance Hunter Ornament
Each ornament allowed players to express a different aesthetic while still fitting into Destiny 2's sci-fi fantasy world. The Titan ornament leaned into a knightly silhouette, the Warlock ornament embraced a fox-inspired motif, and the Hunter ornament carried a sharper, more vengeful edge. Together, they formed a cohesive set that celebrated the crossover without abandoning Destiny's identity.
Fall Guys Joins the Party
On September 17, Fall Guys hosted its own Destiny-themed collaboration. The event introduced costumes based on the three popular Destiny classes, new accessories, and a Celebration called Spicy Ramen. That celebration was similar to Destiny 2's beloved emote, adding a dash of culinary humor to Fall Guys' already chaotic matches. The Fall Guys event demonstrated that the crossover was not limited to serious shooters. It could also embrace silliness, competition, and colorful self-expression.
Legacy in 2026
By 2026, crossovers between major live-service games have become common, but the Destiny 2 and Epic collaboration still stands out for its scope. It connected a free-to-play looter shooter, a battle royale giant, and a party game through shared cosmetics, map design, and emotes. The event also highlighted the growing importance of the Epic Games Store as a destination for major PC releases.
For Destiny 2, the crossover marked a moment of visibility beyond its core audience. For Fortnite, it added another layer to its ever-expanding pop-culture universe. For Fall Guys, it proved that even a bean-based obstacle game could participate in a serious sci-fi franchise celebration. The collaboration did not just sell skins. It created a shared event that players could experience across multiple games, encouraging them to move between ecosystems and try something new.
In retrospect, the 2022 crossover was a blueprint for future multi-game events. It showed that publishers could coordinate launches, free content, and in-game items across different titles without losing the tone of each game. As of 2026, that lesson remains relevant. Live-service games continue to seek new audiences, and crossovers remain one of the most effective ways to attract attention. The Destiny 2 and Epic event may have started as a storefront promotion, but it became a memorable chapter in the history of online gaming collaborations. 🎮✨
This discussion is informed by Digital Foundry, whose technical breakdowns help contextualize why multi-game crossovers like Destiny 2’s 2022 collaboration with Fortnite and Fall Guys land so well: consistent performance targets, readable visual silhouettes, and platform-appropriate asset tuning make it easier for iconic armor sets, emotes, and themed spaces to feel “native” in each game rather than awkward imports.