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Destiny 2 Closing is Real, and it’s More Painful Than I Thought — Too Much Gaming | Video Games Reviews, News, & Guides
Bungie has announced the end of Destiny 2's live service, with the final update scheduled for June 9, 2026. This decision follows significant revenue shortfalls, particularly after the poorly received Lightfall expansion, and a major wave of layoffs. The article discusses the mismanagement and ambitious decisions that led to this point, the impact on the community, and the uncertain future for Bungie's other title, Marathon, without Destiny 2's financial support.
Destiny 2 Is Ending Just As Its Story Started To Get Good
Despite a strong narrative conclusion with The Final Shape, Destiny 2's subsequent expansions, The Edge of Fate and Renegades, have continued to deliver compelling stories. However, issues with player onboarding and potential mass layoffs at Bungie cast doubt on the future of the franchise and the resolution of its ongoing narrative arcs, such as the conflict with The Nine and the exploration of Old Chicago.
Bungie Ends Destiny 2 Development, Final Update Arrives June 9 — Too Much Gaming | Video Games Reviews, News, & Guides
Bungie has announced that June 9 will see the release of the final update for its live service game, Destiny 2, with no further new content in active development. This decision comes after the conclusion of the game's main narrative with The Final Shape expansion and a significant delay in its next major update. Bungie is reportedly planning layoffs and has no Destiny 3 in development, shifting focus to its new project, Marathon, following its acquisition by Sony.
Destiny 2's active development will end in June
Bungie has announced the end of live development for Destiny 2, with the final update, Destiny 2: Monument of Triumph, scheduled for June 9, 2026. Following the release of The Final Shape expansion, the studio will shift focus to other projects, including the recently launched Marathon. This decision comes after Sony noted that Destiny 2's performance did not meet expectations.
Destiny 2 ending 'live service content updates' in June as Bungie moves on to 'a new beginning'
Bungie has announced that the live service content updates for Destiny 2 will conclude on June 9 with the release of 'The Final Shape'. The studio stated that while their love for Destiny 2 remains, it is time for the universe to live beyond the current game, marking the end of an era for the title.
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 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.
