The end of Destiny 2 is here… and there may never be another conversation more important than this one.In this exclusive one-on-one interview, I sit down with Datto, the most influential Destiny content creator of all time, to discuss Bungie’s announcement that Destiny 2’s live service future is ending and what it means for the game, its creators, and the community that has spent over a decade together.We dive deep into Datto’s journey from aspiring content creator to the defining voice of Destiny PvE, the rise of his YouTube channel, the early days of Destiny 1, Vault of Glass, The Taken King, raid guides, burnout, content creation, and what comes next after Destiny.Whether you've played Destiny since 2014 or you're reflecting on the franchise's legacy, this conversation offers a rare look behind the curtain at one of gaming's most successful creator careers and the future of Destiny content creation.Topics Covered:- Datto's reaction to Destiny 2's future ending- The emotional impact of Bungie's announcement- The history of Destiny content creation- Growing a YouTube channel around one game- Vault of Glass and Destiny 1 launch memories- The Taken King era and Destiny's golden years- Raid guides, world-first races, and PvE content- Burnout and surviving 12 years as a creator- Transitioning beyond Destiny- Advice for aspiring content creators- The future of Datto after DestinyIf you've ever watched a Datto guide, completed a raid because of his videos, or spent thousands of hours in Destiny, this is a conversation you won't want to miss.#Destiny2 #Datto #Bungie #Destiny #GamingPodcast #VaultOfGlass #TheTakenKing #ContentCreation▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Chapters0:00 - "If you ask me what D1 exotic I want in D2, I'm leaving the call" (Cold Open)0:54 - Welcome & Housekeeping2:43 - Bungie Announces the End of Destiny 2's Live Service3:21 - How Is Datto Actually Processing the News?12:10 - Who Is Datto? His Content & Channel Breakdown22:17 - Starting a Destiny Channel Before the Game Even Launched29:58 - Running Your Own Business: Burnout, Boundaries & Survival33:00 - The D1 Launch: "I Thought My Career Was Over in 2 Months"36:02 - Vault of Glass & the First Day One Raid Experience37:37 - The Videos That Exploded His Channel43:26 - Why Datto Writes His for Everyone46:46 - "Being First vs. Being Right" on YouTube51:07 - The Raid Guide Philosophy53:23 - Did He Hit the Lottery With Destiny?55:27 - The Origins of Elitist Datto58:17 - Covering Other Games & Why He Stopped1:03:07 - Should Destiny Creators Pivot? The Algorithm Reality1:10:07 - Hello Datto & Building Secondary Channels1:13:26 - Datto Shares what He Thinks His Best Video is of All Time1:14:38 - Why Deadlock Content Is Harder to Make Than Destiny Content1:17:43 - When Did Datto Finally Hire Help for His Channels?1:23:08 - Comparing Streaming vs. YouTube Income1:27:43 - How Important is Schedule for Streaming?1:29:01 - The Destiny Creator Community: Why It's Unlike Any Other1:34:46 - Day One Raiding: Every Single One1:37:44 - The 2-4-02 Moment & What Bungie Told Him About the Terrabah Drop1:41:01 - The Difficulty Debate: What Makes a Perfect Day One Raid?1:45:02 - Muted Comms & Blacked Out Screens: Where He Stands1:48:13 - Rapid Fire Closing1:48:28 - Destiny Mount Rushmore: Who Made the Cut?1:53:02 - Datto's Favorite Exotic Weapon of All Time1:54:09 - What's Next: Deadlock, a Mystery Side Project & Life After Destiny1:59:22 - "Would You Come Back for Destiny 3?"2:02:47 - Outro▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Join my Discord! - https://discord.gg/saxplaysgames Follow my Twitch! - https://twitch.tv/saxplaysgamesFollow my TikTok! - https://tiktok.com/@saxplaysgamesFollow my Twitter! - https://x.com/saxplaysgames
