Destiny 2
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Marathon has made everyone's favourite loot spot harder to access but even more rewarding, and it's got solo…Bungie has implemented changes to the Marathon Outpost map in patch 1.0.5.2, altering the accessibility and rewards of the central Pinwheel loot spot. These modifications have sparked debate, with some players finding them detrimental to solo play while others acknowledge their potential benefits after further experience.
TAG Community Safety Score: Final Fantasy XIV, Sea of Thieves, Apex Legends & Destiny 2This analysis details the TAG Community Safety Scores for Final Fantasy XIV (71/100), Sea of Thieves (66/100), Apex Legends (62/100), and Destiny 2 (54/100). The scores evaluate games based on moderation infrastructure, response, communication controls, transparency, guidelines, appeals, parental controls, and proactive design. The article highlights how community culture can compensate for infrastructure gaps, the importance of platform integration, and the fixable issue of transparency reporting.
Best Free PS5 Games To Play In 2026This guide highlights the best free-to-play games available on PlayStation 5 in 2026, offering a variety of genres from battle royales to tactical shooters and sandbox worlds. These titles provide polished experiences without mandatory purchases, making them accessible for all players. The list includes enduring favorites like Astro's Playroom and Fortnite, alongside newer additions and evolving live-service games.- Best Free PS5 Games To Play In 2026This guide highlights the best free-to-play games available on PlayStation 5 in 2026, offering a variety of genres from battle royales to tactical shooters and sandbox worlds. These titles deliver polished experiences without any upfront cost, with optional in-game purchases typically being cosmetic or convenience-based. The list includes popular titles like Astro's Playroom, Marvel Rivals, Overwatch, VALORANT, Apex Legends, and Fortnite, among others, showcasing the breadth of quality free gaming options for PS5 owners.
- Destiny Rising launches new area, removes pinnacle energy, and tweaks gacha for mythic charactersDestiny: Rising has launched its Season of Wishes, introducing the new Red Sea Rift area with new dungeons and public events, alongside a Great Hunt raid set for April 4th. The controversial pinnacle energy mechanic has been removed, and the gacha model for mythic characters is being replaced with dedicated unlock events, starting with Efrideet.
- Destiny 2’s Steam player count nearly doubled with Guardian Games, but it’s still depressingly lowDestiny 2's Steam player count nearly doubled to a peak of 14,030 during the Guardian Games event, a significant increase from previous days. However, this figure remains low compared to previous years, with daily averages in 2023 and 2022 being substantially higher. The article suggests that Bungie may be prioritizing other projects like Marathon, leading to community concerns about the decline of Destiny 2.
Destiny 2’s Guardian Games 2026 Brings New Rushdown Mode and Holofoil WeaponsBungie has announced that Destiny 2's Guardian Games 2026 event will feature a new Rushdown mode and exclusive Holofoil weapon variants. The annual class competition will take place in the Tower, with players earning medallions to acquire event-specific rewards and compete for class supremacy.- Keraunios god rolls and how to get them in Destiny 2This guide details the optimal 'god rolls' for the Keraunios trace rifle in Destiny 2, focusing on PvE effectiveness. It covers recommended barrel, battery, and perk combinations like Overflow, Rewind Rounds, Shoot to Loot, and Chain Reaction. The article also explains how to acquire the Keraunios during the Guardian Games event.
- The Beacon god rolls and how to get them in Destiny 2This guide details the best "god roll" combinations for The Beacon fusion rifle in Destiny 2, a weapon available during the Guardian Games event. It highlights optimal perks for both PvE and specific build synergies, and explains how to acquire the weapon by participating in Guardian Games activities and turning in Medallions.
- Triple Laureate god rolls and how to get them in Destiny 2This guide details the best PvE god rolls for the Triple Laureate hand cannon in Destiny 2's Guardian Games 2026 event. It covers optimal perk combinations for both melee-focused builds and general close-range combat, highlighting Crystalline Corpsebloom and One-Two Punch as top choices. The article also explains how to obtain the Triple Laureate by participating in Guardian Games activities and progressing through the event track.
Marathon may have sold roughly 1.2m copies worldwide, with the majority on Steam rather than PlayStation, according to analyst estimatesMarathon has reportedly sold approximately 1.2 million copies worldwide, generating over $55 million in revenue, according to analyst estimates from Alinea Analytics. The majority of sales, around 800,000, were on PC via Steam, with PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S accounting for the remainder. Despite a lower initial player retention compared to competitors, the game maintains a healthy daily active user base, particularly on Steam.- Sony is reportedly shutting down Dark Outlaw Games, run by former Call of Duty directorSony is reportedly shutting down Dark Outlaw Games, a studio led by former Call of Duty director Jason Blundell. This closure is part of broader staff cuts at PlayStation focused on mobile development, signaling a retreat from live-service multiplayer games. Several other studios and projects have also been affected or canceled recently.
Marathon sold just 1.2 million copies with nearly 70% on Steam, analyst estimates: "It hasn't exactly made the…Analyst Rhyss Elliott estimates Bungie's Marathon has sold 1.2 million copies, with most sales on Steam, falling short of Sony and Bungie's expectations. Despite lower sales figures compared to Arc Raiders, Marathon shows strong player engagement with high average playtime on PC, suggesting that players who overcome the initial UI challenges enjoy the game's core mechanics.
Guardians Compete for Medallions and Valor in Annual Guardian Games EventDestiny 2 has launched its annual Guardian Games in-game event, which runs from March 24 to April 14, allowing players to compete for class supremacy. This year's event features a remixed Rushdown mode, daily boss rotations, and new weapons. A crossover with Magic: The Gathering introduces themed armor ornaments and cosmetics. Additionally, the Destiny 2 Shadow and Order update has been delayed to June 9, 2026.
Marathon is the first FPS to challenge Escape from Tarkov on its own turf, and after 80 hours I'm glad Bungie…Bungie's Marathon is a stylish take on the extraction shooter genre, offering a faster pace and more accessible mechanics than titles like Escape from Tarkov. After 80 hours, the reviewer finds it to be a compelling experience that successfully blends high-stakes PvP with engaging lore and streamlined systems, making it a favorite multiplayer shooter.- Destiny 2 Drops Magic The Gathering Collab + Guardian Games ReturnsBungie has announced a collaboration between Destiny 2 and Magic The Gathering, with further details to be revealed soon. The studio also detailed the return of the Guardian Games event and upcoming sandbox changes for Warlocks. This partnership signifies Destiny 2's expansion into a multimedia franchise.
'Is Marathon a success? Unfortunately, no, not yet' — Former Xbox exec says Bungie's new extraction shooter was built at a scale and cost that the current market 'simply isn't rewarding'Former Microsoft executive Laura Fryer believes Bungie's extraction shooter Marathon, despite having a dedicated player base, has not yet achieved success due to its high development cost and scale not being rewarded by the current market. She notes that while player numbers are decent for a $40 game in a crowded genre, the studio faces a significant challenge to justify the investment, especially considering Sony's acquisition of Bungie and the underperformance of Destiny 2.- Who’s winning the Marathon Cryo Archive world first race? Live updatesBungie's Marathon has launched its first endgame experience, Cryo Archive, two weeks after its release. Teams of three players are competing in a race to achieve the world first completion of this challenging new map, which features raid-like mechanics and high stakes for gear loss. The event is being live-streamed by Bungie and various content creators.
How to solve the Halssius Conflux statue puzzle in Crimson DesertThis guide explains how to solve the Halssius Conflux statue puzzle located in the Serkis Estate of Crimson Desert. Players must manipulate a rotatable grid to match symbols on statues with those on the floor, using a stab attack on a central post to move and lock the grid into place.- Destiny 2 is killing its most broken build, and I’m already mourning John ChunkBungie is nerfing the powerful Contraverse Holds and Handheld Supernova build, known as 'John Chunk,' in Destiny 2. This change, set to occur next week alongside the Guardian Games event, will significantly reduce the build's damage output, which allowed Warlocks to deplete large portions of boss health bars with a single grenade.