A sad day for not only Destiny 2 fans but Bungie fans in general, as the studio has announced they are releasing their live service game’s final update on June 9, as there’s no ongoing new content in active development.
“We’ve been embracing the mission of making this update feel meaningful, looking back at many of the requests that players have shared with us over the years while finding ways to bring some of them to life.
And now, on June 9, we’re aiming to deliver a collection of love letters to players across all activity types within Destiny 2. Although many were intended for future releases, we wanted to make sure you had them in this update.
Our goal is to ensure Destiny 2 can be a place you come back to and feel rewarded no matter what you play, while also having enough variety in activities to fit your mood for a given play session.
Whether you’re looking to play competitively, slay a god or two, or just spend some time exploring the destinations… there will be something for you.” says Bungie in their lengthy post announcing the game’s final update.
The final update looks substantial and lengthy, but it feels more like Bungie is preparing the game to be left on maintenance mode with minimal supervision needed. Servers is said to remain available for both Destiny 1 and Destiny 2, nothing feels certain at this stage.
Many hoped they had more to give, but after two expansions since the release of The Final Shape expansion that concluded the game’s overall narrative, Bungie wasn’t able to keep people engaged and invested. The updates and changes to the game weren’t enough, and what made matters more dire for the community is when they announced that they were going to delay the next major update by 6 months, as Destiny 2 has not received any significant update in 2026 or even a roadmap for players to expect.
I stopped playing Destiny 2 after The Final Shape as I treated it as truly the end of an era as everything after is just extra icing. Many treated it the same way, while those who stayed are left with frustration. They were fighting an uphill battle, and it didn’t help that the studio didn’t put their flagship game as a priority.
The focus was clearly on their other project, Marathon, a third-person extraction shooter that released on March 5, which has its own set of problems as it’s not the big success the studio needs to keep future plans for both titles in check.
Report: No Destiny 3 in development
With an announcement like this, the community clings to the future of the franchise, but the lengthy post from the studio provided no direct hint about a third game for the looter shooter. To follow up on the game’s announcement, Bloomberg reported that major layoffs are planned at Bungie and that there’s no Destiny 3 in active development at this moment.
Jason Schreier reports that “Bungie’s staff are looking to pitch and begin development of new projects, including in the Destiny franchise”, but it seems none are currently greenlit and it’s currently unlikely during a challenging market in the industry.
In 2022, Sony purchased Bungie for $3.6 billion, a number the studio has struggled to justify in the years since the acquisition was made final. With no backup set in the Destiny universe, everything now sadly clings to Marathon, a game that is niche in its own right and even harder for new players to embrace due to its brutal gameplay loop.
When Marathon was released, I felt optimistic as they delivered a great extraction shooter that has problems with onboarding and game design that forces players to revolve their time around the game (the endgame map being available only on certain days). But that optimism came from the fact that Bungie had Destiny 2. With what they just announced, I don’t have the confidence to see their new game do all the heavy lifting that will satisfy Sony’s expectations.
It’s grim for Destiny fans. There’s no other way to put it, as it feels more likely that a more troubling announcement could come before the end of this year.
About the Author – Carlos Hernandez
Carlos Hernandez is the founder and Editor-in-Chief of Too Much Gaming, where he writes about video games, reviews, and industry news. A lifelong gamer, he would do anything to experience Final Fantasy Tactics for the first time again and has a love/hate relationship with games that require hunting for new gear to improve your character.
It’s always tough to see a beloved game reach its end, especially one that has brought so much joy to its community. Bungie’s impact on gaming has been significant, and it’s clear that Destiny 2 has held a special place in many hearts. Here’s to the memories and experiences shared over the years!