Destiny 2’s final update, Monument of Triumph, did not just arrive as a nostalgic victory lap. Hidden inside the update are new ending cutscenes that give longtime Guardians one last emotional sendoff, while also teasing a much bigger story that may never fully happen.
Unlike a normal story mission, these scenes are not handed to players right away. Bungie tucked them behind the new Monument of Triumph system, which means players will need to spend time completing several Triumph categories before the game opens the path to its secret ending moments.
Destiny 2 Hidden Ending Cutscenes Explained
The hidden ending cutscenes were added alongside Destiny 2’s Monument of Triumph update, the final major live-service update for the game. Since this update is built around celebrating the full history of Destiny 2, the unlock process also pushes players to revisit different parts of the game rather than simply launching one mission from the Director.
There are two main ending moments players are trying to unlock. The first is a more emotional farewell tied to Zavala and the Tower. The second is much stranger and more lore-heavy, involving Lodi, the Dark Forest, and a mysterious voice that seems to point toward the future Destiny could have had.
If you want to experience the final scenes in-game instead of watching them online, the key is the “Me and You, Big Blue” Triumph.
How to Start Unlocking the Secret Ending in Destiny 2
To begin the process, open the Journey menu and head into the Monument of Triumph section under Triumphs. Your goal is not to finish every single Triumph in the update. Instead, you need to complete seven top-level category Triumphs from the Monument of Triumph tab.
These are the broader completion Triumphs tied to different activity groups. In simple terms, the game wants you to finish enough smaller Triumphs inside a category until that category’s main Triumph can be claimed. Once you do that seven times across the Monument of Triumph tab, you will be ready for the first hidden ending step.
The good news is that you can choose the categories that fit how you play. Some players may lean into destination tasks, Tower objectives, combat challenges, or older activity-based goals. The important part is reaching seven completed category Triumphs, not following one strict path.
Complete Seven Monument of Triumph Category Triumphs
The Monument of Triumph update is designed to make players touch multiple parts of Destiny 2, so expect this to take some time, depending on how much progress you already have.
If you want to move faster, focus on the categories with objectives you can complete solo or in low-pressure activities. Destination-based tasks, Tower objectives, combat challenges, and simpler exploration goals are usually easier than anything that requires coordinated endgame content.
Once you have claimed seven of these category Triumphs, the next step becomes available in the Tower.
Where to Trigger the First Hidden Ending Cutscene
After completing the seven required category Triumphs, travel to the Tower Courtyard. The ending trigger is tied to Zavala’s rifle near the central Monument of Triumph area. Interacting with it should give you a prompt that leads into the first hidden ending cutscene.
Without going too deep into spoilers, it gives players a quieter moment with Zavala and the Vanguard after years of battles, losses, expansions, and seasonal stories.
When the scene ends, you should be able to claim the related Triumph tied to this sequence.
Claim the “Me and You, Big Blue” Triumph
After watching the Tower cutscene, go back into your Triumphs menu and look for the “Me and You, Big Blue” Triumph. Make sure you claim it before moving on.
Claiming the Triumph is what opens the way to the second hidden ending scene. If you go straight to the EDZ without claiming it, the next interaction may not appear.
Once the Triumph is claimed, you can head toward the Dark Forest.
How to Unlock the Second Hidden Ending Cutscene
To find the second hidden ending, travel to the EDZ and make your way into the Dark Forest area. After completing the Big Blue requirement, a new portal should appear there. Entering it leads to a normally inaccessible location connected to the Shard of the Traveler.
The scene involves Lodi and a strange voice that has already sparked a lot of discussion in the Destiny lore community. It feels less like a clean ending and more like a final look at the bigger story Bungie may have been setting up before Destiny 2’s active development came to a close.
It hints at cosmic stakes, the Nine, and a future conflict that could have taken the franchise into a new saga.
Do You Need to Complete Every Monument of Triumph Objective?
No, you do not need to complete every single Monument of Triumph objective to unlock the hidden ending cutscenes. The main requirement is completing seven top-level category Triumphs in the Monument of Triumph tab.
Are the Hidden Ending Cutscenes Worth Unlocking?
Yes, especially if you have followed Destiny 2 for years. The first cutscene gives the game a more personal farewell, while the second one leaves players with a huge lore tease that feels both exciting and painful, given the current state of the franchise.
Monument of Triumph was already built as a celebration of Destiny 2’s legacy, but these secret cutscenes make the update feel more meaningful. They reward players who take the time to dig through the final Triumphs and explore the game’s last hidden corners.
It may not answer every lingering question, and it definitely leaves some major threads hanging, but it gives Guardians one final reason to return to the Tower, walk through the EDZ, and say goodbye in the only way Destiny really can: with mystery, emotion, and one last glimpse at the stars.
