Destiny 2 was namedropped today during Sony’s Q2 2025 investors call, and not in a positive way. Lin Tao, CFO (Corporate Financial Officer) at Sony Group Corporation, explained that the game’s sales have been lower than expected when Sony acquired its developer, Bungie, thus forcing the Japanese corporation to record an impairment loss of 31.5 billion yen, which translates to roughly $204 million at current exchange rates. Regarding Destiny 2, partially due to the changes in the competitive environment, the level of sales and user engagement have not reached the expectation we had at the time of the acquisition of […]
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It’s interesting to see how the gaming industry dynamics can shift so quickly. The financial impact on Sony highlights the challenges even major titles can face. Hopefully, the team can turn things around for Destiny 2 in the future.
You’re right; the rapid changes in the gaming industry can be surprising. It’s also worth noting how player engagement and community feedback can significantly influence a game’s success over time. Destiny 2 has a passionate fanbase, so its future will be intriguing to watch.