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Warframe Dev Says 'No One Is Celebrating' as Destiny 2 Support Comes to a 'Heartbreaking' End
Warframe community director Megan Everett expressed sadness over Sony's decision to end support for Destiny 2, calling the news "heartbreaking." She stated that no one within the Warframe team is celebrating this development.
Destiny 2's end is "earth-shattering," Warframe dev says, despite the competition between the 2 shooters: "To live in a reality where they're gone isn't a positive one"
Warframe's community director Megan Everett expressed sadness over the impending end of Destiny 2's development, calling the news 'earth-shattering.' Despite being competitors, she stated that no one in the Warframe team is celebrating Destiny 2's closure and that a healthy game market benefits from competition. Everett also noted the unfortunate timing of player support, which surged after the announcement of the game's end.
Bungie's at a crossroads: Should Destiny 3 be a live service, just a campaign, or something else entirely?
This article discusses the future of the Destiny franchise, questioning whether Destiny 3 should adopt a live service model, focus solely on a campaign, or return to a more traditional expansion-based release schedule. The author reflects on the pros and cons of Destiny 2's current live service approach and the challenges of sustaining such a model for Bungie and its aging player base.
Destiny 2 Players, Time Is Running Out To Melt Bosses With This Exploit
Players in Destiny 2 have discovered an exploit allowing for massively overpowered Super attacks by stacking artifact mods, particularly Thunderous Retort. Bungie has acknowledged the bug and plans to fix it in the upcoming weekly update, but has allowed players to use it for fun until then.
"No one is celebrating" - Warframe devs on Destiny 2's "earth-shattering" death, and why the genre is weaker for it
Developers from Warframe expressed sadness and respect regarding the end of support for Destiny 2, emphasizing that competition within the live service genre is healthy. Despite being direct competitors, the Warframe team views Destiny 2's conclusion as a loss for the genre and highlighted the importance of supporting games throughout their lifecycle, not just at their end.
Weekend Discussion - June 21, 2026
This Weekend Discussion article reflects on the past week's content, including discussions on The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time and Destiny 2. It also highlights Shacknews's commitment to avoiding AI-generated content and introduces Sam Chandler, Head of Guides.
Steam Week in Review: spammy, AI-generated capsule art is a pox, and it makes browsing Steam less fun
The proliferation of AI-generated capsule art on Steam is diminishing the browsing experience, making it harder to discover genuine indie gems. This trend creates a disconnect between appealing art and actual game quality, potentially leading to wasted time and a less enjoyable user experience for curious players.
How to get Exotic Ciphers - Destiny 2
This guide explains how to obtain Exotic Ciphers in Destiny 2, a currency used to acquire special Exotic gear. Sources include the Season Pass, Xur's weekly Xenology quest, and Exotic Orders. Exotic Ciphers can be traded to Xur for an Exotic engram or used at the Monument of Lost Light to purchase Exotic weapons from previous seasons.
MMO Week in Review: ArcheAge’s revival, Guild Wars’ CCG
This week's MMO news roundup covers a variety of topics including Guild Wars receiving a CCG in China, ArcheAge's revival, and Richard Garriott's efforts to regain Ultima copyright. It also features updates on Tomo Endless Blue's Kickstarter success, Embers of the Uncrowned, and Diablo Immortal's new Warlock patch.
Thank you, Bungie
A writer reflects on returning to Destiny 2 after a period of anger over its perceived mismanagement and layoffs, finding solace in experiencing the game's conclusion. The author expresses gratitude to Bungie for the memories and the opportunity to witness the end of one of the greatest live service games.
Shack Chat: What is your favorite video game comeback?
Shacknews staff members discuss their favorite video game comebacks, highlighting titles like Overwatch 2, Guilty Gear Xrd, F-Zero 99, Destiny 2, Half-Life: Alyx, and No Man's Sky. The discussion also touches on Nintendo's successful transition from the Wii U to the Nintendo Switch as a significant comeback for the company.
Quoteworthy
Former developers of Destiny 2 have come forward alleging that Bungie maintains a toxic workplace environment. These accusations shed light on potential issues within the studio's culture.
Despite a ‘toxic’ and ‘dysfunctional’ work environment, Destiny 2 devs reminisce on lifelong friendships
Former Destiny 2 developers from Bungie reflect on their experiences, acknowledging a "toxic" and "dysfunctional" work environment while emphasizing the strong, lifelong friendships forged during their time on the game. Despite challenges, they recall positive moments and the importance of camaraderie in their work.
Unpacking Destiny 2's final update and what comes next
Destiny 2 has received its final update, Monument of Triumph, which includes numerous game-wide improvements and content additions. This discussion features Rise of Bacon, Bill Lavoy, and Sam Chandler reflecting on the game's conclusion, its playerbase, and the potential for a Destiny 3, considering Bungie's resources and the possibility of external development.
What We Played – The Adventures of Elliot, Control Resonant & Cat Quest 3
This week's gaming experiences include The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales, Control Resonant, and Cat Quest 3. Other titles played include Hot Wheels: Infinite Rush, Rise of the Tomb Raider, Tour de France 2026, Lost Castle 2, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, Witchspire, Destiny 2, Copa City, Bellwright, Crimson Desert, The Necromancer's Tale, 007 First Light, Gothic Remake, God of War HD, Umineko: When They Cry, Touhou: Legacy of Lunatic Kingdom, Granblue Fantasy: Relink - Endless Ragnarok, Starseekers, and 33 Immortals.
How to get the Anarchy Exotic Catalyst in Destiny 2
The Anarchy Exotic Catalyst is now available in Destiny 2, years after the weapon's initial release. Players can obtain it by completing Vanguard, Crucible, or Gambit Ops activities, Exotic Orders, or by defeating Insurrection Prime in the Pantheon. While Ops playlists offer a chance at the Catalyst among other rewards, Exotic Orders provide a more guaranteed acquisition, though they require completing prior orders and difficult tasks. Defeating Insurrection Prime also has a low chance of dropping the Catalyst, with methods available to farm the encounter efficiently.
The Giver's Blessing god roll in Destiny 2 - PvE and PvP
This guide details the optimal 'god roll' perks for the Giver's Blessing auto rifle in Destiny 2 for both Player vs. Environment (PvE) and Player vs. Player (PvP) modes. It outlines specific barrel, magazine, and perk combinations designed to maximize damage, control, and effectiveness in each scenario.
‘Cruel math’ is reportedly the reasoning for Destiny 2’s shutdown, not ‘revenge’ from Sony
The reasoning behind the reported shutdown of Destiny 2 is attributed to financial considerations rather than retaliatory actions by Sony. The article suggests that 'cruel math' dictates the decision, implying that the game is no longer financially viable.
Destiny 2 players are dealing "near infinite damage" to bosses thanks to a new bug, but Bungie is letting it…
A bug in Destiny 2 is allowing players to deal near-infinite damage to bosses due to unintended stacking of seasonal Artifact perks. Bungie is aware of the issue and plans to fix it next week, but is currently allowing players to enjoy the exploit for a limited time. Artifacts have been disabled in Crucible and Gambit to prevent abuse in those modes.
How to get the Make Your Own Fate Destiny 2 Honoria in Warframe
Warframe developer Digital Extremes has added a new profile title, 'Make Your Own Fate,' as a tribute to Destiny 2 in the recent Jade Shadows: Constellations update. Players can obtain this limited-time title by completing an Exterminate mission on the Telesto node on Saturn, which is a direct nod to Destiny 2's infamous Telesto weapon and lore.
