Destiny 2 Development Ends Amidst Industry Concerns
Active development for Destiny 2 has ceased, leaving the game playable but without future updates. This decision has sparked widespread disappointment and industry-wide concern over the live-service model. Former employees and competitors alike are questioning Bungie's direction under Sony's ownership.
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Warframe lead Rebecca Ford says Destiny 2's death is "horrible news" for everyone: "Not the first time it's happened, and it'll happen again"
Warframe's creative director Rebecca Ford expressed concern over the halt of active development for Destiny 2, viewing it as a negative sign for the live-service game industry. She highlighted how business decisions can override developer passion, even for established titles. Ford also touched upon the broader industry anxieties surrounding layoffs and studio closures, referencing the impact on games like The Elder Scrolls 6.
Destiny 2's end is "earth-shattering," Warframe dev says, despite the competition between the 2 shooters: "To live in a reality where they're gone isn't a positive one"
Warframe's community director Megan Everett expressed sadness over the impending end of Destiny 2's development, calling the news 'earth-shattering.' Despite being competitors, she stated that no one in the Warframe team is celebrating Destiny 2's closure and that a healthy game market benefits from competition. Everett also noted the unfortunate timing of player support, which surged after the announcement of the game's end.
Warframe leads join fans mourning Destiny 2: "There is no Warframe without the legacy of Bungie games"
Warframe's creative director Rebb Ford and design director Pablo Alonso have expressed sadness over the end of development for Destiny 2, acknowledging the legacy of Bungie's games. Despite Warframe predating Destiny, the two live-service looter-shooters have long been compared and shared players. Bungie has stated Destiny 2 will remain playable but will not receive further updates, leaving its future uncertain.
As Destiny 2 prepares for one final update, a former Bungie legal chief says the studio is "now becoming what I…
Bungie's former General Counsel, Don McGowan, expressed concerns that the studio is becoming a "publishing imprint" under Sony's ownership, following reports of layoffs and the end of active development for Destiny 2. McGowan, who helped facilitate Bungie's acquisition by Sony, stated his fears are coming true regarding the developer's future.
As someone who was all-in on Destiny, I'm gutted to see where we are now
The author expresses deep disappointment regarding the end of active development for Destiny 2, a game they have played since its initial release. They lament the perceived mismanagement and squandered potential of the franchise, contrasting it with the rich world-building and sense of possibility from its early days. Bungie is now shifting its focus to the development of Marathon.
Former Destiny 2 writer says "it turns out the real Destiny killer" was CEO Pete Parsons as players pray for…
Former Bungie writer Robert Brookes and community members are criticizing former CEO Pete Parsons following Bungie's announcement that Destiny 2 is ending active development. Brookes, who was laid off in July 2024, highlighted Parsons' departure and large payouts amidst studio cuts. The article also touches on Sony's financial impairment loss related to Bungie and player reactions to the news.
