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Evening Reading - September 21, 2026
This edition of Shacknews Evening Reading covers a variety of gaming news, including reviews for Silent Hill: Townfall and Samurai Pizza Cats, a look at World of Warcraft: Forever, and a delay for Blighted. The article also touches on AMD's market cap milestone, Bungie's plans for Destiny, and Sony's push for digital-only sales.
Destiny 2 Vaulted Content Will Return, Bungie Confirms — Too Much Gaming | Video Games Reviews, News, & Guides
Bungie has announced plans to restore previously vaulted content for Destiny 2, including campaigns, destinations, and raids. The studio confirmed that bringing this content back requires significant updates to meet current gameplay standards. This decision comes as Bungie also shifts focus for its upcoming game, Marathon, to include a permanent PvE mode.
Activision’s Goal is to “Make the Greatest Halo Game Ever,” Says President
Activision will now develop the next Halo game following significant layoffs at Xbox's Halo Studios. Activision president Rob Kostich stated the company's goal is to "make the greatest Halo game ever." The article notes the troubled legacy of the franchise under 343 Industries, citing issues with Halo 4, Halo 5: Guardians, and Halo Infinite.
Bungie unvaulting Destiny 2 content was a studio-saving emergency decision, because Marathon updates were never going to…
Bungie's decision to unvault older Destiny 2 content was an emergency measure to save the studio, as updates for their new game Marathon were not sufficient to sustain operations. The controversial content vaulting, which removed campaigns and raids, eroded player trust and broke the game's narrative continuity. While unvaulting content is a positive step towards rebuilding that trust and offering a rich FPS experience, the studio's future remains uncertain given recent layoffs and the ongoing challenges with Marathon's development.
Bungie declares it's 'not done with Destiny' as it lays out studio's future
Bungie has announced a renewed focus on the Destiny franchise, aiming to restore vaulted content and recapture the series' original promise. This comes after a period of significant layoffs and underperformance for both Destiny 2 and Marathon, with studio leadership acknowledging a loss of player trust. The company also stated that Marathon will undergo further evolution to better engage players.
Destiny 2 & Marathon Players Get Major Update on Their PlayStation 5 Future
Bungie has announced plans to bring back vaulted content for Destiny 2 and expand Marathon into a deeper survival experience. Studio head Poria Torkan and Marathon GM Josh Deane acknowledged past communication failures and promised changes to their content pipeline. The announcements follow recent layoffs at Bungie and financial underperformance of Marathon, with Sony also being mentioned in relation to these events.
‘We are not done with Destiny’: Bungie resolves to unvault legacy content and ‘build its future’
Bungie has announced plans to unvault legacy content for Destiny 2 and "build its future" after previously stating the game was moving into maintenance mode. The studio acknowledged player feedback regarding past decisions and committed to rebuilding trust through action. Bungie also provided an update on its upcoming game, Marathon, indicating it will evolve into a deeper survival experience.
Bungie Says the Way Players 'Showed Up' for Destiny 2 Mattered, and Fans Can't Believe It Means More Games Are on the Way
Bungie has confirmed that more Destiny content is planned, stating that player support 'mattered' and implies this will lead to future games. This announcement comes after a period of uncertainty and fan engagement.
Bungie U-turns on end of Destiny franchise, following fan outcry
Bungie has reversed its decision to end content updates for Destiny 2, following significant fan outcry. The studio announced it will restore previously vaulted content, including campaigns and raids, addressing a long-standing point of contention. While new expansions or a potential Destiny 3 are not confirmed, this move signals a brighter future for the franchise.
Destiny Isn’t Dead: Bungie Says New Games Are Coming And Vaulted Destiny 2 Content Will Return
Bungie has addressed fan concerns regarding Destiny 2 support and the development of Marathon, promising more stories for the Destiny franchise and plans to reintroduce vaulted content. This announcement follows significant fan backlash, but the studio aims to restore hope for the future of its games.
Bungie is 'not done with Destiny'
Bungie leadership has stated that the studio is not finished with Destiny, with plans to unvault previous campaigns, destinations, and raids. Studio Head Poria Torkan and General Manager Josh Deane also discussed the future of Marathon and the studio's commitment to new stories and games.
Bungie Restoring Destiny 2 Vaulted Content And Teases New Content
Bungie has announced plans to restore vaulted content from the first four years of Destiny 2, stating it should not have been removed. The company is also teasing new content for the popular online shooter.
New Bungie leaders insist they are fixing the studio despite Destiny 2 layoffs, tell players to "keep us…
Bungie leadership has acknowledged recent layoffs and failures with Marathon, promising to fix the studio's operations and focus on player satisfaction for Destiny 2 and Marathon. Studio heads Poria Torkan and Josh Deane are asking players to hold them accountable for delivering on their renewed commitments.
Bungie un-cancels Destiny: Vaulted content is coming back as new leadership promises 'Destiny is foundational to…
Bungie has announced that previously vaulted content, including raids and story campaigns, will be returning to Destiny 2. This decision comes after significant player feedback and a period of layoffs at the studio. The company also confirmed that its upcoming extraction shooter, Marathon, will feature a permanent PvE mode.
Bungie is freeing vaulted Destiny 2 campaigns after Marathon "did not reach as many players as we had hoped"
Bungie is un-vaulting previously removed campaigns and raids for Destiny 2, acknowledging a loss of player trust and colleagues in recent years. The studio's new leadership aims to rebuild this trust by focusing on Destiny 2's future, despite the underperformance of their new title, Marathon. Bungie also plans to evolve Marathon beyond its current genre constraints.
Bungie admits Marathon "did not reach as many players as we had hoped," shares plans to evolve the game for "a sustainable future" while committing to Destiny
Bungie has acknowledged that its new game Marathon did not reach its player count goals and plans to evolve the title into a survival experience for a more sustainable future. The developer also reaffirmed its commitment to Destiny 2 following recent layoffs.
Destiny Isn’t Dead After All, Bungie Admits It Lost Sight Of What Players Loved
Bungie has admitted to losing player trust by straying from what made its games beloved, particularly with Destiny 2. The studio plans to restore previously removed content like the Red War campaign and raids, and evolve Marathon beyond its extraction-shooter format. Bungie acknowledges past mistakes and commits to earning back player trust through its games.
Bungie says "we are not done with Destiny" and promises to restore all that content it deleted:…
Bungie has announced plans to restore previously removed content, including campaigns and destinations, back into Destiny 2. Studio leadership acknowledged the decision to vault content was a mistake and committed to bringing it back to meet current game standards, aiming to recapture the game's original promise and build a stronger future for the franchise.
Bungie Bosses Promise to ‘Evolve’ Marathon, Deny Game Will ‘Replace’ Destiny
Bungie Studio Head Poria Torkan and Head of Product Josh Dean have stated their intention to 'evolve' the upcoming game Marathon. They also denied claims that Marathon will 'replace' the studio's existing live-service game, Destiny, amidst significant internal changes at Bungie.
Bungie Says More Destiny Is Coming, Months After Ending Support for Destiny 2
Bungie has stated that it is not finished with the Destiny franchise, despite recently ending ongoing support for Destiny 2. This announcement comes only months after the controversial decision to cease further development on the game.