Destiny The Game API

Games & Comics / API Key Intermediate HTTPS
Varies by plan (check documentation)

Overview

The Destiny The Game API (Bungie Platform API) gives developers access to data from the popular Destiny franchise, including player stats, character info, and game content. You can retrieve detailed player histories, item inventories, and clan data for building companion apps. An API key from Bungie is required, making it straightforward to set up.

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Beginner Tip

Register for a free API key at https://www.bungie.net/en/Application and always include the X-API-Key header in every request. Start with public endpoints that do not require OAuth before diving into player-specific data.

Available Data

Use case: Integrate bungie platform api data into web and mobile applications
Destiny The Game data via REST API
JSON-formatted response data
Requires API key authentication

Example Response

JSON Response
{
  "id": 1,
  "name": "Destiny The Game",
  "data": "Bungie Platform API",
  "source": "Destiny The Game"
}

Field Reference

Response The main payload containing the requested data (e.g., manifest, profile, or character info).
ErrorCode Bungie-specific error code; 1 means Success, anything else indicates an error.
ThrottleSeconds Number of seconds to wait before retrying if you have been rate-limited.
ErrorStatus Human-readable error status string corresponding to the ErrorCode.
Message Descriptive message about the result or error returned by the API.

Implementation Example

const url = "https://bungie-net.github.io/multi/";
// Replace headers or query params with the values required by this API.
const response = await fetch(url, {
  headers: {
  "X-API-Key": "YOUR_API_KEY"
  }
});
if (!response.ok) throw new Error(`Request failed: ${response.status}`);
const data = await response.json();
console.log(data);

What Can You Build?

Note: These code examples are AI-generated and unverified. Always refer to the official API documentation for accurate usage.

Common Errors & Troubleshooting

ErrorCode 1: SystemDisabled Bungie maintenance or API downtime.
Check https://www.bungie.net/en/Help/Article/13125 for status updates and retry after maintenance ends.
401 Unauthorized Missing or invalid X-API-Key header.
Ensure you include the header X-API-Key: YOUR_API_KEY in every request and that your key is active.
ErrorCode 99: WebAuthRequired The endpoint requires OAuth authentication.
Implement the OAuth 2.0 flow documented at https://github.com/Bungie-net/api/wiki/OAuth-Documentation to obtain an access token.

Matrix Score Breakdown

🌐 Reachability 30/30
⚡ Speed 10/20
🔒 Security 15/15
🛠 Developer XP 12/20
✓ Reliability 10/15

Partially tested on Apr 5, 2026

Technical Specifications

Auth API Key
HTTPS REQUIRED
CORS UNKNOWN
Category Games & Comics
Difficulty Intermediate
Verified: 2026-04-04

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