Destiny 2
News, coverage and analysis tracking Destiny 2 across the outlets.
Destiny 2’s next season will be its last – One final Monument of Triumph as the Director returnsBungie has announced that Destiny 2 will cease receiving new live-service content after its final update on June 9, 2026, with the studio shifting focus to new projects, potentially including Destiny 3. While the game will remain playable, the studio is implementing features like the return of the Director map and classic raids. This decision comes as player counts have declined and Bungie's focus has shifted, raising questions about Sony's continued support for the studio.- Destiny 2 enters maintenance mode after its final update, Monument of Triumph, launching June 9Bungie announced that Destiny 2 will enter maintenance mode on June 9, 2026, following the release of its final live-service content update, Monument of Triumph. While active development will conclude, the game will remain playable. This transition marks Bungie's shift in focus towards incubating new games, including Marathon.
Destiny 2 Support Ending After 9 Years, Sony Dev Bungie to Focus on a 'New Beginning'Bungie announced that active development on Destiny 2 will cease on June 9th, after nearly a decade of support. While the game will remain online, there will be no further content updates or live service support as the studio shifts focus to incubating new games, potentially including Destiny 3. Sony, which acquired Bungie for $3.5 billion in 2022, has reportedly written off over $750 million of its value.- Destiny 2 final live service content update launches June 9Bungie will release the final live service content update for Destiny 2 on June 9. This marks the end of new content for the game as the developer shifts focus to future projects.
- Bungie Walks Away From Destiny 2, Final Content Update Coming in JuneBungie has announced the end of content updates for its live service shooter Destiny 2, with the final update scheduled for June. This marks the conclusion of new content for the game after nearly nine years since its initial launch.
Destiny 2 is dead: "active development" ends next month after one final update, but Bungie says the MMO will…Bungie announced that active development on Destiny 2 will conclude with a final update on June 9, effectively sunsetting the MMO. While new content development is ending, the company assures players that Destiny 2 will remain playable and aims to be a welcoming environment for returning players.
Destiny 2 Is Getting Last Content Update Soon As Bungie Moves Onto Its Next Big GameBungie announced that the final live-service content update for Destiny 2 will be released on June 9, 2026, marking the end of nearly nine years of support. The studio is shifting its focus to its next games, including the extraction shooter Marathon, while ensuring Destiny 2 remains playable. Bungie was acquired by Sony in 2022.
Destiny 2 Gets Final Content Update on June 9th as Bungie Works on “Incubating Our Next Games”Bungie has announced that Destiny 2 will receive its final content update on June 9th, marking the end of active development for the game after nearly nine years. While Destiny 2 will remain playable, the studio is shifting its focus to incubating new games. This decision follows the release of The Final Shape expansion, which concluded the Light and Darkness Saga.
Ares: The Iron Vanguard Launches Global Early Preview - GameHauntAres: The Iron Vanguard has launched its global early preview on PC, offering free access until May 27, 2026. This sci-fi action RPG from Com2uS Holdings has been rebuilt for Western markets, shifting its focus from its Korean MMORPG origins to a more prominent single-player story experience. The game features a unique four-class suit swap system for combat and offers solo play, co-op raids, and PvP arenas as endgame content.
Struggling Witcher spinoff brings acclaimed Destiny 2 narrative veteran onboard as new lead writerKwan Perng, formerly of Bungie where he served as narrative lead for Destiny 2's The Final Shape, has been hired as the new lead writer for Project Sirius, a Witcher spinoff game. Perng announced his move to CD Projekt's troubled project, which has undergone several reboots since its initial announcement. He expressed excitement about working in The Witcher universe, though details about the game remain scarce.- Habitual Destiny 2 players are feeling lost amid latest drought and Bungie’s Marathon focusLong-time Destiny 2 players are expressing feelings of being lost due to the current content drought and Bungie's apparent focus on their upcoming game, Marathon. This has led to discussions about the future of the Destiny franchise, with some players questioning if it's time for Destiny 3.
Narrative lead of Destiny 2's best expansion joins The Witcher multiplayer game Project Sirius at CD Projekt RedKwan Perng, a narrative lead on Destiny 2's The Final Shape expansion, has joined CD Projekt Red as the lead writer for the upcoming multiplayer game, Project Sirius. Perng previously worked on Destiny 2 expansions and Guild Wars 2: End of Dragons. Project Sirius is one of several Witcher-related projects in development at CD Projekt Red.
Former Half-Life 2 Writer Doesn’t Want to Pen Half-Life 3: “I Don’t Want to Touch Anything Old”Former Half-Life 2 writer Chet Faliszek stated he has no desire to work on Half-Life 3, preferring to avoid established lore and the pressure of adhering to existing narratives. He expressed similar sentiments about other franchises with extensive backstories, including Left 4 Dead and Destiny 2, highlighting his preference for creating new intellectual property.
Killing Marathon would be self-sabotage for SonyDespite financial losses and player count concerns, Sony should not abandon Bungie's Marathon, as it is a critically acclaimed title that contrasts with the failure of Concord. The game's positive reception and community engagement demonstrate its potential value as a flagship first-party title for PlayStation's ecosystem.
Marathon's Game Director admits it's "overwhelming to learn" and too sweatyMarathon's Game Director Joe Ziegler admits the extraction shooter can be an overwhelming and overly competitive experience for new players. Bungie plans to introduce new PvE-focused modes and more sci-fi elements in Season 2 to offer more relaxed ways to play, alongside improvements to onboarding and matchmaking.
How to make Titanium Ingots in Subnautica 2This guide explains how to craft Titanium Ingots in Subnautica 2, a necessary step for creating items like the Sonic Resonator and Repair Tool. Players must first build a Processor using a Habitat Builder, which requires scanning for the blueprint. The Processor then uses three titanium pieces to create one Titanium Ingot.
Marathon is getting a "PVE-only mode" as Bungie responds to the state of the gameBungie is introducing a PvE-only mode to Marathon in Season 2, alongside another mode with a focus on PvE and a touch of PvP, in response to player feedback about the game's difficulty and PvP focus. Game director Joe Ziegler acknowledged that Marathon can be overwhelming for new players and that matches can feel like a 'death spiral.' Future seasons will also bring new content, improved matchmaking, and UX enhancements.
It took a while, but Overwatch's iconic heroes have finally been bitten by the collab slop curseOverwatch has entered into a collaboration with Fortnite, allowing iconic heroes like Mercy, Genji, D.Va, and Tracer to be featured as in-game skins. This move marks a significant shift for Blizzard's live service title, which previously kept its characters exclusive. The article critiques the trend of character collaborations, suggesting it dilutes the original identity of game universes and turns beloved characters into generic cosmetic items.
How to get Acidic Raion Pouch in Subnautica 2This guide explains how to find Acidic Raion Pouches in Subnautica 2, a crucial component for crafting the scanner's basic battery. The pouches are harvested from purple, brain-shaped plants called Acid Raions, which can be found in caves near the starting Lifepod. Players will need a Survival Multitool to harvest them and should collect the pouches before the Medical Gel Sack to avoid acid damage.
Games Inbox: Are 3D platformers a dead genre?This collection of reader letters discusses the perceived decline of 3D platformers, the controversy surrounding game reviews and developer apologies, and the high price of upcoming games like Grand Theft Auto 6. Other topics include the financial struggles of Sony's acquisition of Bungie and the increasing time it takes to develop games.