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Multiple outlets report Bungie is ending active development on Destiny 2 and transitioning resources to other projects like Marathon, with claims that staff were largely unaware of the change until it was public. Coverage also points to reportedly significant layoffs tied to the Destiny 2 wrap-up.

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Key Takeaway Bungie’s Destiny 2 development is reportedly winding down, alongside alleged “significant” layoffs and internal surprise about the decision.
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Bungie’s Destiny 2 development is reportedly winding down, alongside alleged “significant” layoffs and internal surprise about the decision.

Multiple outlets report Bungie is ending active development on Destiny 2 and transitioning resources to other projects like Marathon, with claims that staff were largely unaware of the change until it was public. Coverage also points to reportedly significant layoffs tied to the Destiny 2 wrap-up.

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  • ● Destiny 2 end — Report Claims “Significant” Layoffs Are Incoming For Bungie As Destiny 2 Ends GameSpot

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Top 5 signals · Bungie’s Destiny 2 development is reportedly winding down,
Rock Paper Shotgun · 1d ago
Most of Bungie's staff were reportedly unaware of the decision to end active development on Destiny 2 until it went public
GameSpot · 4d ago
Report Claims “Significant” Layoffs Are Incoming For Bungie As Destiny 2 Ends
Eurogamer · 6h ago
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
Eurogamer · 4d ago
Bungie reportedly eyeing up "significant" layoffs, no plans for Destiny 3: what happens after Destiny 2's final update in June?
TechPowerUp · 4d ago
Bungie Slated To Lay Off Destiny 2 Staff, No Sequel On the Cards

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TechPowerUp · 23h ago
Bungie Kept Most Destiny 2 Devs in the Dark About Sunsetting While Moving Resources to Marathon

Briefing Findings · Bungie’s Destiny 2 development is reportedly winding down,

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Destiny 3 petition momentum An online petition for Destiny 3 is gaining traction
Destiny 2 end announced Staff reportedly didn’t know Destiny 2 was ending until the public announcement
Layoffs reported Reports suggest Bungie is eyeing “significant” layoffs
Destiny 3 plans Reports state there are no plans for Destiny 3
June timing Destiny 2’s final update is expected in June

What to Watch

  • Mark June for Destiny 2’s final update, as reported by outlets covering Bungie’s wrap-up timeline. Eurogamer
  • Follow coverage for confirmation and details of the reported “significant” layoffs. GamesIndustry.biz

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  • 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 Eurogamer
  • Most of Bungie's staff were reportedly unaware of the decision to end active development on Destiny 2 until it went public Rock Paper Shotgun
  • Bungie Slated To Lay Off Destiny 2 Staff, No Sequel On the Cards TechPowerUp
  • Report Claims “Significant” Layoffs Are Incoming For Bungie As Destiny 2 Ends GameSpot
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Bungie Kept Most Destiny 2 Devs in the Dark About Sunsetting While Moving Resources to Marathon

Following the recent news that Bungie would stop development on Destiny 2 in June 2026 after delivering one final update, rumors are starting to emerge from insider sources about the months leading up

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eurogamer.net

Destiny 2 players share their memories and reviews - both positive and negative - as Bungie calls time

Bungie fans are battling it out on Destiny 2's Steam page, where unhappy fans are mounting a negative review campaign, and supporters are mitigating it.

3d ago News by Vikki Blake Contributor
eurogamer.net

Remembering Destiny 2, one of the best - and worst - games I've ever played, as Bungie prepares to say goodbye to its nine-year-old opus

"If we do not meet again... Know how proud I am of what you have done."

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r/GamingLeaksAndRumours · u/ZamnBoii · 

Jason Schreier: Bungie didn't start working on Destiny 3 right after The Final Shape cause it would cost them too much money

Source: https://bsky.app/profile/jasonschreier.bsky.social/post/3mmfnevl6q22a
r/Games · u/Turbostrider27 · 

Jason Schreier: A lot of people have wondered why Bungie didn't immediately start working on Destiny 3 after The Final Shape two years ago. The answer (as it usually is) is how much money it would take

Jason Schreier: A lot of people have wondered why Bungie didn't immediately start working on Destiny 3 after The Final Shape two years ago. The answer (as it usually is) is how much money it would take
r/pcgaming · u/Turbostrider27 · 

Jason Schreier: A lot of people have wondered why Bungie didn't immediately start working on Destiny 3 after The Final Shape two years ago. The answer (as it usually is) is how much money it would take

Jason Schreier: A lot of people have wondered why Bungie didn't immediately start working on Destiny 3 after The Final Shape two years ago. The answer (as it usually is) is how much money it would take
r/Games · u/Gorotheninja · 

"Almost All" Of Bungie Reportedly Didn’t Know Destiny 2 Was Ending Active Development Until It Was Announced

"Almost All" Of Bungie Reportedly Didn’t Know Destiny 2 Was Ending Active Development Until It Was Announced
r/pcgaming · u/Gorotheninja · 

Jason Schreier: Bungie is planning a significant layoff following the end of Destiny 2's development. Destiny 3 is NOT in active production. Some Bungie staff are pitching and prototyping new ideas including Destiny games, but none are yet greenlit.

Jason Schreier: Bungie is planning a significant layoff following the end of Destiny 2's development. Destiny 3 is NOT in active production. Some Bungie staff are pitching and prototyping new ideas including Destiny game…
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