Destiny 3 Development Stalled by High Costs, Focus Shifts to Marathon
Bungie is not developing Destiny 3 due to immense financial requirements, prioritizing the struggling Marathon project instead.
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Destiny 3 Isn't in Development, But It May Have Been the Most Talked About Game of the Last Week
Despite Destiny 3 not being in development, it was the most talked-about game due to Destiny 2 reaching content completeness and fans petitioning Sony for a sequel. Bungie is now focusing on the poorly performing Marathon, while Sony faces financial write-offs and community frustration over its live service strategy.
Bungie Didn’t Start Working On Destiny 3 Because Of “how much money it would take”
Bungie has not begun development on Destiny 3 due to the significant financial investment required, according to reports by Jason Schreier. Despite Destiny 3's potential profitability, the company is focusing on its upcoming game Marathon to cover costs, with no other projects currently greenlit. This situation also raises concerns about potential layoffs at the studio.
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Bungie has not immediately begun development on Destiny 3 following the release of The Final Shape two years ago, primarily due to the significant financial investment required. This decision reflects the economic considerations involved in developing large-scale game sequels.