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Most of Bungie's staff were reportedly unaware of the decision to end active development on Destiny 2 until it went public
Bungie has reportedly ended active development on Destiny 2, with its final update scheduled for June. Many developers at Bungie were allegedly unaware of this decision until it was publicly announced, leading to internal frustration. The studio is shifting resources towards its new title, Marathon, which is expected to receive increased support from Sony.
MMO Week in Review: Your light fades away
This week's MMO news highlights the impending end of updates for Destiny 2 after its final release in June, leading to player mourning and industry layoffs. Several other games, including Closers Online and one version of Tree of Savior, are also shutting down. New developments include Daybreak Game Company adding a Canadian studio, Guild Wars Reforged soft-launching its mobile client, Throne and Liberty previewing an expansion, and Neverwinter releasing a new module.
Destiny 2’s End of Support Was Unknown to Most of Bungie – Rumor
Reports suggest that most of Bungie's staff were unaware of the decision to end support for Destiny 2 until the announcement. The studio is reportedly planning significant layoffs and does not have Destiny 3 in active development, though other Destiny IP titles are being considered. Sony's financial performance with live-service games has influenced the decision not to invest heavily in a direct sequel.
Destiny 2 players share their memories and reviews - positive and negative - as Bungie calls time
Bungie has announced the end of content updates for its live service shooter Destiny 2, with the final drop scheduled for June 9, 2026. While the game will remain playable, the news has led to a mixed review campaign on Steam, with players sharing both positive memories and negative feedback. Reports also suggest Bungie may face significant layoffs and that a direct sequel is not currently in development.
Something for the Bank Holiday Weekend – 23/05/26
This week's news includes the end of Destiny 2 development and major layoffs at Bungie, alongside the 10th Warhammer Skulls event. PlayStation State of Play will feature Wolverine, and new titles like Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV and F1 25 DLC were announced. Embracer is splitting, and Sony's single-player games will no longer release on PC.
Destiny 3 is Not in Development, Bungie Planning “Significant” Number of Layoffs – Rumor
Bungie is reportedly planning significant layoffs, with sources indicating that a Destiny 3 sequel is not currently in development. While Destiny 2 will cease receiving new content updates after June 9th, the studio is exploring new game pitches, including potential future Destiny titles. Some staff have shifted to work on the extraction shooter Marathon.
Last Flag studio lays off half its employees as it puts 'the future of the game in the hands of our players'
Developer Night Street Games has laid off approximately half of its employees, reducing its team to 13 developers. The studio cited a lack of audience for its shooter Last Flag as the reason for the layoffs. The remaining team will focus on new game ideas after continuing to support Last Flag with new content and player-hosted lobbies.
Fallout lead Tim Cain argues games industry crisis hasn't reached the level of the 1983 crash: 'I don't…
Veteran developer Tim Cain argues that the current video game industry crisis, marked by layoffs and studio closures, does not yet match the severity of the 1983 crash. While acknowledging the current situation is dire for many, Cain believes the '80s collapse was more devastating, leading to a complete collapse of the US console market and the loss of a generation of developers.
Destiny developers reflect on the end of an era: 'We all worked so hard to maintain the quality bar under…
Former Bungie developers and voice actors reflect on the end of Destiny 2's decade-long run as a live service game, following the announcement that its final update will arrive on June 9. Many shared their pride in their contributions and the community, while acknowledging the difficult circumstances surrounding the game's conclusion and potential layoffs.
Ubisoft has staff for '70 Warhorse-sized studios' after cuts, says Kingdom Come director—'That could be 10 KCD2-sized games… released every year'
Kingdom Come: Deliverance director Daniel Vávra commented on Ubisoft's recent layoffs, stating the company still has enough staff to operate 70 studios the size of Warhorse. He suggested this workforce could produce ten games the size of Kingdom Come 2 annually. The article also touches on Ubisoft's broader management issues and Vávra's history of controversial statements.
Bungie insiders claim ‘significant number of layoffs’ are coming following Destiny 2’s maintenance mode
Bungie is reportedly planning significant layoffs following the announcement that Destiny 2 will enter maintenance mode in June. Insider reports suggest there is no new project lined up for the Destiny 2 team, and a Destiny 3 is not currently planned. Sony has not yet commented on the matter.
Layoffs imminent at Bungie, former BioWare devs launch new studio, and GTA VI still on for November - Patch Notes #53
Bungie is reportedly planning significant layoffs following the end of Destiny 2's active development, shifting focus to Marathon. Meanwhile, former BioWare and Inflexion Games developers have launched a new studio called Studio Reset. Grand Theft Auto 6 is still on track for a November 2026 release, though its price remains unconfirmed. Additionally, Embracer Group plans to spin off major franchises and studios, and Xbox has updated its adaptive thumbstick toppers.
Report Claims “Significant” Layoffs Are Incoming For Bungie As Destiny 2 Ends
Bungie is reportedly planning significant layoffs following the end of new content development for Destiny 2. Despite speculation, there are no immediate plans for Destiny 3, with the studio focusing on its extraction shooter Marathon. Sony, which acquired Bungie for $3.6 billion, has written down $769 million of the studio's value amid these changes.
Destiny 2 is getting its final update in June, and the team reportedly face "significant" layoffs as soon as it's out the door
Bungie has announced that the final live-service content update for Destiny 2, titled Monument of Triumph, will be released on June 9, 2026, concluding the game's 12-year run. Following this update, the studio is reportedly facing significant layoffs, with sources indicating that no new projects have been greenlit yet. Despite the conclusion of Destiny 2's active development, the game will remain playable, and the final update will incorporate content originally planned for the Shadow and Order expansion.
Destiny 3 isn't in active development, report says, and Bungie has no greenlit projects with layoffs to come as…
A report indicates that Bungie is not actively developing Destiny 3, and significant layoffs are planned as Destiny 2's active development concludes. The company is also facing financial challenges, with Sony reporting substantial impairment losses related to its acquisition of Bungie. Bungie's new game, Marathon, has also reportedly not met sales expectations.
Destiny 3 not in development claims report as Bungie faces more layoffs
Bungie has announced that updates for Destiny 2 will cease on June 9, 2026, with the studio shifting focus to new projects, including potential future Destiny titles, though a direct sequel, Destiny 3, is reportedly not in immediate development. This news comes amidst reports of further layoffs at the company, following previous rounds and a significant financial impairment loss for Sony Interactive Entertainment related to Bungie's acquisition and the launch of Marathon.
Bungie reportedly eyeing up "significant" layoffs, no plans for Destiny 3: what happens after Destiny 2's final update in June?
Bungie has announced that the final live-service content update for Destiny 2 will be released on June 9, 2026, after which the game will remain playable but without further development. The studio is reportedly planning significant layoffs and has no immediate plans for Destiny 3, shifting its focus to new projects like Marathon and other potential Destiny universe games.
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Bungie announced that Destiny 2 will receive its final content update on June 9th, marking the end of its development cycle as the studio shifts focus to new projects. Reports also indicate significant layoffs at Bungie, with some Destiny 2 team members being reassigned to the Marathon project due to a lack of greenlit Destiny projects from owner Sony.
Destiny developer Bungie will reportedly lay off a 'significant number' of people
Bungie is reportedly planning significant layoffs, impacting a substantial portion of its workforce. The company has also reportedly not begun development on Destiny 3.
Report: Bungie planning "significant" layoffs as Destiny 2 development ends
Sony-owned developer Bungie is reportedly planning significant layoffs as it ends development on the live-service shooter Destiny 2. The studio has no immediate plans for Destiny 3, and other internal pitches have not been greenlit. This follows underperformance of recent titles and a shift in Sony's strategy away from live-service games.
