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How to get the Wish-Ender Exotic Catalyst in Destiny 2
This guide explains how to obtain the Wish-Ender Exotic Catalyst in Destiny 2. Players must defeat the final boss of the Shattered Throne Dungeon, Dul Incarnu, for a chance to acquire the catalyst, with a specific strategy outlined for efficient farming with a fireteam.
How to get the Xenophage Exotic Catalyst in Destiny 2
This guide explains how to obtain the Xenophage Exotic Catalyst in Destiny 2, which was added in the Monument of Triumph update. The catalyst is a random drop from the final boss, Zulmak, Instrument of Torment, in the Pit of Heresy Dungeon. Players can repeatedly farm the boss encounter without a weekly lockout to increase their chances of obtaining it.
Games Inbox: Do you need to buy a PS5 Pro to play GTA 6?
A reader expresses concern about how Grand Theft Auto 6 will perform on a standard PlayStation 5, speculating that a PlayStation 5 Pro might be necessary. The article also touches on industry topics like Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard, Capcom's success, and the merits of game remakes versus new titles.
PlayStation’s Marathon Bet Looks Like It’s Already Backfiring
Marathon, Bungie's extraction shooter, is struggling to maintain player numbers on Steam despite a recent season update and a free week, falling significantly from its launch peak. The game's high development cost, estimated at $200-250 million, coupled with Sony's reported $765 million in impairment losses related to Bungie's portfolio, suggests significant financial pressure. The article questions the viability of Marathon as a live-service title given its hardcore PvP focus and the market saturation, especially after Destiny 2's end of support.
Bungie reportedly firing half the studio following Destiny’s 2 demise
Bungie is reportedly planning to lay off approximately half of its workforce following a period of underperformance for its game Destiny 2. The company has not yet officially commented on the situation.
Canceled Project Blackbird May Have Been Perfect Replacement For Destiny, Insider Says
Insider reports suggest Microsoft's canceled action-RPG MMO, Project Blackbird, could have been a successful replacement for Destiny 2. Developed by the ZeniMax team, the game was reportedly canceled in mid-2025 due to financial reasons, despite positive internal feedback. Its cancellation is seen as a missed opportunity for Xbox to fill a void in the live-service market.
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Bungie is reportedly planning significant layoffs, potentially affecting 50% of its staff this summer. This news comes as the game Destiny 2 has seen a resurgence in revenue, climbing into Steam's top 3. The article speculates on the reasons behind these contrasting trends.
Destiny 2 has a wild "infinite damage" bug, but Bungie isn't rushing to fix it
Bungie has acknowledged a bug in Destiny 2 that allows players to achieve near-infinite damage by stacking Artifact mods. While a fix is planned for next week, the developer is encouraging players to have fun with the glitch in PvE content, though it has been disabled in Crucible and Gambit. This comes as the game's final update has been released and reports suggest significant layoffs at Bungie.
Bungie Might Be Facing 50% Staff Reduction, Claims Journalist
Journalist Sylvain Trinel reports that Bungie may be planning significant layoffs, potentially impacting over half of its workforce this summer. These potential cuts follow the conclusion of Destiny 2's development cycle and ongoing challenges with other projects.
Destiny 2 developer Bungie will be halved in size this summer claims source
Bungie is reportedly planning massive layoffs this summer, potentially affecting at least 50% of its workforce, according to journalist Sylvain Trinel. This follows previous rounds of layoffs and comes amid struggles with the game Marathon and a recent surge in popularity for Destiny 2. Sony Interactive Entertainment, which acquired Bungie in 2022, reported a significant impairment loss related to the studio earlier this year.
Above and Beyond Triumph guide - Destiny 2
This guide explains how to complete the "Above and Beyond" Triumph in Destiny 2, which requires completing the "Beyond" mission on the Moon without dying after defeating the Bestowed Darkblade and claiming the Darkblade Harvester buff. Players must wait for the "Beyond" mission to be the featured Shadowkeep Weekly Campaign Mission to replay it. The guide details the location of the Bestowed Darkblade and the boss encounters within the mission.
Oxygen SR3 PvE and PvP god rolls - Destiny 2
This guide details the optimal PvE and PvP "god rolls" for the Oxygen SR3 Scout Rifle in Destiny 2. It provides specific perk recommendations for both modes, highlighting its strengths in PvE with healing and damage capabilities, while acknowledging its limitations in PvP compared to other weapons. The article also explains how to acquire the Oxygen SR3 through Vanguard activities and Zavala's focused decoding.
Bungie will let Destiny 2 infinite damage bug ride for a week: 'Do your thing'
Bungie has acknowledged a significant "near infinite damage" bug in Destiny 2, introduced by the Monument of Triumph update, but has opted to leave it in place for approximately one week. While the developers plan a fix for next week, they are encouraging players to exploit the bug for fun, referring to it as "The Artifactening." The bug allows for unreasonable damage output by stacking seasonal Artifact perks, though it has been disabled in PvP modes to prevent unfair advantages.
Destiny 2 players end the game exactly as they started it: driving Bungie mad by pushing bosses off a cliff
Destiny 2 players have discovered a new exploit in the Pantheon raid challenge, allowing them to defeat bosses by pushing them off ledges, a long-standing tradition in the game. This method, utilizing the Ward of Dawn Titan Super and heavy crossbows, can be used to farm loot and spoils, though it may be patched by Bungie due to its impact on the raid economy.
Massively OP Podcast Episode 569: Luke, it is your Destiny 2
The Massively OP Podcast episode 569 covers Guild Wars 3 news, Blizzard's action against a World of Warcraft emulator, EVE Online's Cradle of War expansion, and the conclusion of Destiny 2's story. Hosts Bree and Justin also discuss neural interfacing with MMOs and share listener emails.
How Destiny 2 Ends For Every Major Character
This article delves into the resolutions for various major characters in Destiny 2 following the conclusion of its narrative arcs. It details the final paths for characters like Zavala, Ikora, Eris Morn, and others, exploring their retirements, promotions, ongoing quests, and personal journeys as presented in the game's lore and epilogue.
An obscure new game-breaking Destiny bug lets you one-hit bosses, and I don't think Bungie's gonna let this…
A new game-breaking bug has been discovered in Destiny 2 that allows players to stack multiple seasonal artifact mods simultaneously. This exploit enables players to achieve incredibly powerful builds, such as turning Titan's Thundercrash into a nuclear bomb or creating a massive Threadling army, allowing for bosses to be defeated in seconds. While the bug is obscure, it is expected to be patched quickly by Bungie due to its game-breaking nature.
Destiny 2 comes full circle as players honour the tradition of pushing bosses to their deaths—this time by becoming a porcupine and smacking them with a void football
Players are honoring an old Destiny tradition in Destiny 2 by using a specific game mechanic to push bosses to their deaths, effectively farming them. This method involves combining a Sentinel Titan's Ward of Dawn ability with a crossbow to create a 'porcupine' effect that sends enemies flying. This tactic is being used to farm the Pantheon raid gauntlet, which returned in the game's final update.
How to get Exotic Orders in Destiny 2
This guide explains how to obtain Exotic Orders in Destiny 2, which are crucial for acquiring Exotic Catalysts and other endgame items. While obtaining Exotic Orders is largely random, players can increase their chances by completing Common and Legendary Orders, with a chance to roll an Exotic Order upon completing a Legendary one. Prioritizing activities like Arena Ops and Solo Ops, and potentially utilizing the Rewards Pass for Order Rarity Boosts, can further improve acquisition rates.
For the Bird Triumph - Destiny 2
This guide explains how to complete the 'For the Bird' Triumph in Destiny 2, which requires players to complete all encounters of the Vault of Glass raid. Players must speak with Hawthorne in the Tower to obtain the Fated Deepsight quest and ensure all raid encounters are completed to finish the Triumph and earn rewards.
