Believe it or not, there was a push for a Destiny dating sim at Bungie once, and it had a proper pitch deck and everything

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There’s a timeline somewhere where a Destiny dating sim could have been released. That’s according to two former Bungie staff who recalled pitching such an idea internally at the company. Former community manager Liana Ruppert was first to share the anecdote. “Fun fact, the team actually made one,” said Ruppert on X when asked about a Destiny dating sim, “but leadership [gave a] very ‘Hard No’ that nobody wanted romance or silliness. Very Dream Daddy inspired lmao. It was fun getting to be a small part of it.” Read more

Callum Whitby
Callum Whitby

Callum Whitby, 43, sports writer from Liverpool. With over two decades covering European football, he's established himself as an authority on Champions League and international competitions. His trademark long-form articles explore the cultural and historical contexts behind football rivalries. Hosts a weekly podcast featuring conversations with former players and managers from across the continent.

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