Bungie Ends Destiny 2 Support Amidst Financial Struggles and Layoffs
Bungie is ceasing new content for Destiny 2 in June 2026, following revenue shortfalls and layoffs, as the studio pivots to new projects.
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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.
As an online petition for Destiny 3 gains traction, reports suggest Bungie staff didn't know about the end of Destiny 2 until the public announcement
Bungie has announced that Destiny 2 will cease receiving new content updates in early June, with its final expansion being Shattered Cycle. Reports indicate that most Bungie staff were unaware of this decision until the public announcement, despite an online petition for Destiny 3 gaining significant traction. Sony is reportedly wary of committing to expensive MMO projects as the company pivots away from live-service games.
Destiny 2 Fans React to Bungie Ending Support for the Game
Bungie has announced that support for Destiny 2 will be ending, with the next update being the game's final one. This news has led to significant disappointment among the game's player base.
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.
