While it is not uncommon to have videos struck for demonetization purposes, several YouTube accounts that have aimed to archive Destiny’s music as a way of preserving it as an art form have had their uploads completely removed from the website. While some fans extended tracks for longer listening purposes, many prolific archivers such as Promethean, Breshi, and Lorcan0c have tried to ensure non-commercial arrangements don’t become lost to time with seasonal tracks being removed from the game with new Destiny expansion updates.
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Multiple YouTube channels with Destiny music included in its content have been copyright struck from the website, including those that include snippets of cutscenes or background music in their runtime. The strikes have come from a few sources, including Bungie’s affiliate channel CSC, Activision Blizzard, as well as Bungie itself. Now Bungie has responded to the community via Twitter, highlighting that the copyright takedowns are also affecting its personal channels.
Bungie has always shown a level of appreciation for Destiny player content, with a designated section of its official website exhibiting community art and its Twitter account displaying fan creations. In their latest Tweet addressing the copyright claims, the developer acknowledges the takedowns, which has included content on their own official channels.
Additionally, Bungie has stated the “actions are NOT being taken at the request of Bungie or our partners,” urging fans to await updates concerning the situation. The company has also pointed creators to their Intellectual property & trademarks terms of use that supports: “non-commercial content using video images, footage, music, sounds, dialogue, or other assets from our games, subject to a few conditions.”
While it is unsure how this copyright purge has originated, speculation that it could be an algorithm malfunction or contractual law concerning CSC and Bungie remains only as rumors right now. As it stands, there is little reason to believe this is based on Sony’s acquisition of Bungie. Despite this, the developer’s statement regarding the matter may show some resolve for hopeful fans that music won’t become lost from the popular franchise.
Destiny 2 is now available on PC, PS4, PS5, Stadia, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
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