Bungie Ends Destiny 2 Support Amidst Rumors of Relaunch
Bungie has confirmed the end of major content updates for Destiny 2, reassuring players it's a natural progression. Rumors suggest internal discussions about a potential relaunch, 'Destiny Infinity,' preceded this decision. Competitors and critics acknowledge the game's impact while noting the genre will feel its absence.
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Destiny 2 fans shouldn't "blame yourselves" as Bungie closes the door on its 9-year-old MMO, says community lead: "This is just the way it goes sometimes"
Bungie's principal communications manager, Dylan Gafner, has stated that players should not blame themselves for Destiny 2 ending its nine-year run without further major updates. He reassured the community that their support has been immense and that the game's conclusion is simply a natural progression. While Destiny 2 will remain playable, Bungie is shifting focus to new projects like Marathon.
"No one is celebrating" - Warframe devs on Destiny 2's "earth-shattering" death, and why the genre is weaker for it
Developers from Warframe expressed sadness and respect regarding the end of support for Destiny 2, emphasizing that competition within the live service genre is healthy. Despite being direct competitors, the Warframe team views Destiny 2's conclusion as a loss for the genre and highlighted the importance of supporting games throughout their lifecycle, not just at their end.
Destiny 2's dormancy will leave a power vacuum
With Destiny 2 entering its end-of-service lifecycle and no new content planned, a power vacuum is created in the looter shooter genre. While previous games failed to dethrone Destiny, its dormancy presents an opportunity for a new title to capture player attention, though the high development costs and the challenge of appealing to its dedicated player base remain significant hurdles.
Destiny 2 Relaunch Was Discussed at Bungie Before End of Support – Rumor
Bungie reportedly discussed internal options for Destiny 2's future, including a potential relaunch called 'Destiny Infinity,' before deciding to end support after The Final Shape expansion. These discussions intensified following the poor commercial performance of the Renegades expansion. The studio is now focusing on the success of Marathon, with Destiny 2's final content update scheduled for June 9th.
Reaction: I'm Sad It's Over, But Destiny's End Was Overdue
The author expresses mixed feelings of sadness and relief regarding the end of Destiny 2's content updates, particularly after The Final Shape expansion. While acknowledging the series' significant impact and personal memories, they feel the game's conclusion was overdue and perhaps not handled with a clear vision by Bungie, comparing its drawn-out end to the post-Endgame MCU.
