Deprecated

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Deprecated refers to content in Destiny 2 that has been removed from the game or is no longer obtainable through normal means. This term is commonly used to describe shaders, weapons, armor, and activities that have been vaulted or discontinued.

Overview

The term "deprecated" in Destiny 2 generally indicates items or content that were once available but have since been removed from active loot pools or made unobtainable. This primarily occurred with the introduction of the Destiny Content Vault (DCV) system with the release of Beyond Light in November 2020, though some items were deprecated before this major content vaulting.

Deprecated Shaders

Deprecated shaders represent one of the most sought-after collectibles in Destiny 2, as many cannot be obtained by players who didn't acquire them during their availability window. These shaders often don't even display placeholder entries in Collections for players who never obtained them.

Categories of Deprecated Shaders

Trials of the Nine Shaders

• Honors of the Nine
• Gift of the Nine
• Benevolence of the Nine
• Cognition of the Nine

These shaders have never been reissued since Year 1 and remain some of the rarest in the game.

Leviathan Raid Shaders

Shaders from the original Leviathan raid and its raid lairs:

• Calus's Selected
• Calus's Treasured
• Calus's Elite
• Calus's Shadow

Seasonal Shaders

Each season pass typically included two exclusive shaders that have not been reissued:

• Season-specific shaders from vaulted seasons
• Limited-time event shaders
• Faction Rally shaders

Activity-Specific Shaders

• Scourge of the Past raid shaders
• Gambit Prime role-specific shaders
• Vaulted destination shaders

Other Deprecated Content

Weapons and Armor

Many weapons and armor sets have been deprecated, including:

• Pinnacle weapons that were sunset
• Armor sets from vaulted destinations
• Seasonal armor that is no longer obtainable
• Weapons with deprecated perk combinations

Activities

Entire game modes and activities have been deprecated:

• Gambit Prime and The Reckoning
• Original Menagerie
• Vaulted raids and dungeons
• Seasonal activities from past years

Destinations

Several destinations were vaulted and are no longer accessible:

• Io
• Titan
• Mercury
• Mars
• The Tangled Shore

Shader System Changes

The shader system in Destiny 2 has undergone significant changes:

• Originally, shaders were consumable items
• The system was updated to make shaders permanent unlocks in Collections
• Worn versions of shaders (with weathered appearances) cannot be obtained separately

Potential Returns

Bungie has slowly reissued some deprecated content:

• Some destination weapons have returned through various means
• Certain shaders have been added to world loot pools
• Vaulted destinations like Mars have returned in modified forms

However, many items remain permanently deprecated, particularly:

• Trials of the Nine content
• Season pass exclusives
• Event-limited items

Community Impact

Deprecated content has created a divide in the community:

• Veteran players often display deprecated items as prestige symbols
• New players cannot complete their Collections
• Some deprecated shaders are highly sought after for their unique appearances
• The FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) aspect has been criticized

Trivia

• The term "deprecated" is borrowed from software development, where it indicates features that are outdated and no longer supported.
• Some deprecated shaders can still be previewed on items in Collections, even if they cannot be obtained.
• Worn shader variants appear duller with chipped paint effects compared to their fresh counterparts.
• Certain deprecated items have become valuable trading topics in the community, though no actual trading system exists in Destiny 2.

References

• Fanbyte - The Rarest Shaders in Destiny 2
• Destinypedia - List of Destiny 2 Shaders
• This Week in Destiny - Bungie.net