Sunsetting

Sunsetting was a system in Destiny 2 that placed an infusion (Power) cap on weapons and armor, causing older gear to eventually fall below the maximum Power Level and become unviable in endgame activities.

Overview

Introduced in Year 4 alongside Beyond Light, sunsetting was intended to keep the newest gear relevant by retiring older items. It proved highly unpopular because it locked away weapons earned from raids, dungeons, and competitive playlists. Bungie reversed the system in 2021: beginning in Season 14, no new gear receives an infusion cap, and any item that could reach maximum Power at that time remains permanently upgradeable.