Destiny 2 Live Service Era Concludes With Final Update
Destiny 2's decade-long live service run is ending with its final update, Monument of Triumph, as Bungie shifts communication channels.
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Time to get a little sadder about Destiny 2: TWIDs are coming to an end
Bungie is ending its weekly 'This Week in Destiny' (TWID) blog posts following the launch of the final live service update for Destiny 2, Monument of Triumph. While communications will continue through other channels, the regular blog updates are entering hibernation. The Monument of Triumph update itself launched smoothly and is considered one of Destiny 2's best.
As its retirement looms, Destiny 2 is still the gold standard for joyous gunplay
Despite the impending end of its live service updates, Destiny 2 continues to offer exceptionally satisfying gunplay, a legacy honed by Bungie's work on Halo and Marathon. The game's shooting mechanics are praised for their tactile feel and expressive combat, even as the article laments the perceived inability of Bungie and Sony to find a way to continue the game's timeline.
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.
