Destiny 2 Monument Of Triumph Guide: Unlocking The Hidden Endings
Bungie buried the actual narrative payoff to a ten-year saga behind a convoluted menu checklist.
I was fully prepared to clear my hard drive and uninstall the game until I noticed the Monument of Triumph update hides two final cinematics. One provides a genuine, heartfelt farewell to the Vanguard. The other is a sinister tease for whatever the studio might be developing next, assuming they avoid bankruptcy. Naturally, the game doesn't just hand you these moments. You have to earn them by untangling vague Triumph requirements.
The Prerequisite Grind
You can't access either cutscene until you complete the "Me and You, Big Blue" triumph. You find this buried in the Monument of Triumph tab. The game demands you finish seven separate Triumph Completion nodes from completely different categories. Checking the Immortal Title screen is the only reliable way to track your overall progress.
I suggest pairing this grind with your weapon catalog cleanup. If you plan your play sessions around my Destiny 2 new Exotic catalysts locations guide, you can double-dip your progress across different activities. Knocking these out passively prevents you from burning out on meaningless playlist strikes just to check a box.
Zavala's Final Act
Once you secure Big Blue, you can directly access the primary farewell cinematic. Load into the Tower Courtyard and head to the central Tenet podiums. Look against the left wall, right between the Tenet of Bravery and the Tenet of Devotion. You'll spot a glowing crystal sitting next to an auto rifle. Interacting with it triggers a "Wait Until Evening..." prompt.
Take a second to check your equipped armor. You are heavily featured in this cutscene. Ruining the emotional climax of a ten-year story by wearing a glowing neon chicken mask is a mistake you can't undo.
The scene places you directly across from Zavala. He reflects on his journey and the heavy grief he carries. With his Ghost, Targe, dead following The Final Shape, Zavala is mortal. He officially retires, passes the Vanguard leadership to Ikora Rey, and watches the sun come up over the Traveler. Your Guardian actually speaks at the end, telling Ghost that the future is something you'll decide together. It cuts to black.
While you stand around the Tower processing that ending, you can use my Destiny 2 Legendary Marks farming guide to clear out the final kiosk inventories. You might also want to check my Destiny 2 Old Lights emblem veteran rewards breakdown to see if your account qualifies for the legacy cosmetics.
The Sortie Send-Off Tour
Accessing the darker, second cutscene requires finishing the Big Blue triumph and completing the Sortie Send-Off triumph. You'll find this checklist under the Stories category inside the Allies section.
This challenge is a straightforward solar system sightseeing tour. You just need to travel to seven specific rendezvous spots and talk to the NPCs waiting there. Grouping these by destination saves you from sitting through unnecessary loading screens.
Luzaku: Queen's Bailey, Savathun's Throne World
Lodi: Sojourner's Camp, EDZ
Queen Mara Sov: The Confluence, The Dreaming City
Lodi: Beyond, Europa
Ikora Rey: Lost Fuselage, Arcadian Valley, Nessus
Eris Morn: Enduring Abyss, Moon
Lodi: Xur's Treasure Hoard, Eternity
After wrapping up all seven conversations, fly back to the Tower and speak with Lodi one last time to claim the triumph.
Meeting The Winnower
With both triumphs complete, open your Director and travel to The Sludge in the EDZ. Head straight north toward the Dark Forest until you find a portal. Walk through, follow the linear path, and interact with the second portal to trigger the final teaser.
Lodi is there, but he's completely possessed by the Unknown Voice. If you kept up with the lore, you know you are speaking directly to The Winnower. The entity tells you to take a breather, enjoy your libations, and let the vigor seep into your bones. Then it simply tells you to "get hungry" and releases Lodi.
It's an ominous setup that leaves the door wide open. Whether Bungie actually gets to walk through that door is another story entirely.
