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Destiny 2 Player Count Soars Above Marathon’s Highest Ever As Guardians Log On For Final Update
Destiny 2 has seen a significant surge in player count on Steam, exceeding 160,000 concurrent players with the release of its final content update, "The Monument of Triumph." This peak player count is notably higher than the highest recorded for Bungie's upcoming game, Marathon. Despite some technical issues like server queues and error codes, the strong player engagement indicates continued interest in the game and has fueled discussions about a potential Destiny 3.
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Several games received official updates, including American Truck Simulator's 1.60 update featuring Kenworth TourAmerica Paint Jobs, Arma Reforger's 1.7.0.49 update, and Destiny 2's Update 9.7.0 from Bungie. Helldivers 2 also received a patch.
Halo Campaign Evolved: Everything we know about Master Chief's glow-up
Halo: Campaign Evolved is a full remake of the original Halo: Combat Evolved, set to release on July 28, 2026, for PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5. The remake features updated visuals powered by Unreal Engine 5, refined controls including sprinting and aiming, remastered audio, and three new prologue missions titled 'Operation Meteorite'. Notably, it will not include PvP multiplayer but will offer two-player split-screen and four-player online co-op.
Destiny 2's final update arrives today, and it's been an honor to serve the light
Destiny 2's final major update, Monument of Triumph, has arrived, marking the end of a decade-long run for Bungie's FPS game. The update includes new weapon tiers, subclass abilities, and quality-of-life improvements, alongside the return of the Director and Sparrow Racing League. Despite the game's conclusion and recent layoffs at Bungie, players are returning in large numbers to celebrate the game's legacy.
Destiny 2's final update – live coverage of the end of an era
Bungie has released the final update, Monument of Triumph, for Destiny 2 after nine years of service. The update brings new features, weapons, and quality-of-life improvements, marking the end of the game's active development. While Destiny 2 will remain playable, there is no immediate announcement for a Destiny 3, with Bungie focusing on incubating new projects.
Destiny 2 bug that destroys bosses in "a few well-placed shots" disabled by Bungie ahead of the MMO's last update: "We want to ensure your experiences aren't trivialized"
Bungie has disabled a powerful bug in Destiny 2 that allowed players to instantly defeat bosses by combining a Titan Aspect with a Hunter's Golden Gun. The developer stated they want to prevent game experiences from being trivialized, especially with the launch of the Monument of Triumph update. This fix comes as Destiny 2 approaches its final updates.
Bonus PS Plus Extra Game Available to Download Now
The Destiny 2 Legacy Collection, featuring the base game and numerous expansions from 2025, is now available on PlayStation Plus Extra. This collection includes content up to The Final Shape, with only a few minor pieces of content excluded. This bonus addition is separate from the usual monthly PlayStation Plus announcements.
Bonus PS Plus Extra Game Available Today
Bungie is making the Destiny 2: Legacy Collection, which includes the base game and numerous expansions, available on PlayStation Plus Extra starting today. This collection features content up to The Final Shape, with only a few minor pieces of content excluded. This is a bonus addition outside of the regular monthly PlayStation Plus announcements.
The Destiny 2 cast share emotional farewells in character ahead of today’s final update
As Destiny 2 receives its final update after twelve years, voice actors for characters like Cayde-6, Glint, Crow, Eris Morn, and Savathûn have shared emotional farewell messages in character. The Bungie art and audio teams also expressed gratitude to the community for shaping the game's world and journey.
Gears of War: E-Day's PS5 port is reportedly mostly complete as Xbox only recently decided to U-turn on its console…
A report suggests that a PlayStation 5 port of Gears of War: E-Day is nearly complete, despite Xbox recently deciding to keep the game as an Xbox exclusive. This change in strategy reportedly occurred after Phil Spencer's retirement, with current leadership re-evaluating which single-player games will be ported to other platforms on a case-by-case basis.
How That's No Moon's Crossfire evolves the cover-based shooter
That's No Moon is developing a narrative-driven, third-person tactical action-adventure shooter titled Crossfire, a reimagining of Smilegate's multiplayer game. The studio aims to redefine cover-based combat with an "adaptive cover" system that utilizes organic environmental cover, powered by Unreal Engine 5's Nanite and Lumen technologies. Key figures like Taylor Kurosaki and Jacob Minkoff are leading the project, which features characters Layla and Cross.
What's the plan with Halo, Xbox?
The author expresses disappointment with the lack of a clear future plan for the Halo franchise, despite recent showcases and the rebranding of 343 Industries to Halo Studios. While new content like Operation Meteorite for Halo Infinite is noted, the article argues the series has been stagnant for years and questions the continued reliance on Master Chief.
Summer Game Fest no-shows: The big games that were absent from 2026's showcases
Several highly anticipated games were notably absent from the Summer Game Fest showcases, leaving fans speculating about their development status. Titles like Arkane's Blade, the Witcher 3 DLC, Injustice 3, and the Divinity sequel were among the expected reveals that did not materialize. The article highlights the absence of these games and discusses potential reasons or future reveal opportunities.
PS5 Players Get Major 2026 Game for Free After PS Store Blunder
Sony is giving away free copies of the upcoming game Marathon to PlayStation 5 players due to a PlayStation Store error. A promotion for the Deluxe Edition bundle mistakenly included the base game, leading many users who participated in a free play week to receive the full title. Bungie and Sony have stated they will honor these purchases despite the blunder.
Respawn Monday #2: Marathon Season 2, Game Shows, and Darktide | Too Much Gaming — Too Much Gaming | Video Games Reviews, News, & Guides
The author discusses their experience with Marathon Season 2, noting both enjoyable gameplay and significant launch issues. The article also recaps the recent gaming showcases, including State of Play, Xbox Games Showcase, and Summer Game Fest, highlighting key game announcements and Xbox's renewed focus on console exclusivity for titles like Gears of War: E-Day.
Summer Game Fest 2026: Every Big Announcement Ranked and Explained
Summer Game Fest 2026 showcased a wide array of upcoming video game titles, with notable announcements including the third Final Fantasy VII installment, a remake of Resident Evil Code: Veronica, and the long-awaited sequel to The Wolf Among Us. The event highlighted the increasing saturation of the game market and featured titles aiming for distinct identities to stand out.
Marathon May Never Be Popular, And That’s Why It’s So Good
Marathon, a new live-service game from Bungie, is intentionally designed to be niche and challenging, unlike more mainstream titles such as Destiny 2. Its friction-forward gameplay, harsh mechanics, and emphasis on player learning over permanent progression set it apart. Despite initial skepticism and comparisons to other live-service failures, Marathon's unique approach offers a distinct and thrilling experience for its target audience.
Halo: Campaign Evolved prequel story was written by the award-winning sci-fi author behind some of the best Halo novels
Halo: Campaign Evolved, a remake of the original Halo, will feature a new prequel story titled Operation: Meteorite, written by acclaimed sci-fi author Troy Denning. The expansion adds three new missions focusing on Chief and Sgt. Johnson. The game launches July 28 for PC, Xbox Series X, and PlayStation 5, and will be available on Game Pass.
Bungie saves Marathon Deluxe Edition mix-up by giving affected players the base game for free
Bungie is offering the base edition of Marathon for free to players who purchased the Deluxe Edition upgrade during a recent promotion on PlayStation. An issue arose where users were not clearly informed that the upgrade did not include the base game, leading to potential loss of access after the free trial. Bungie has since corrected the store messaging and is providing the base game to affected customers.
Marathon Deluxe Edition discount offers free-trial players bonuses without the full game, confusion ensues
Confusion has arisen around Marathon's Deluxe Edition on PlayStation, where a discounted version purchased by users does not include the full base game after a free trial ends. This issue stems from a PlayStation Store quirk that treated the free trial as the full game, allowing the discounted upgrade. Bungie has extended the free trial and offered in-game currency to mitigate player frustration.
