Briefing Findings · Bungie is reportedly winding down Destiny 2
Story-specific findings extracted from this briefing's coverage. Fast Facts in the sidebar holds the canonical reference data (CEO, founded, ticker).
Destiny 2 final update timing Final update lands next month (June mentioned in one report)
Destiny 2 development status Ends active development on Destiny 2
Destiny 3 plans Reportedly no plans for Destiny 3
Layoff claims Reported “significant” layoffs under Sony
Marathon activity Marathon season 2 date set; focus shifts from Destiny 2
What to Watch
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Track Bungie’s release of Destiny 2’s final update next month.
Neowin
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Watch for official confirmation or denial of “significant” layoffs under Sony.
GamesIndustry.biz
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Check for more Marathon season 2 details after Bungie set a date.
Rock Paper Shotgun
What Changed
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Most of Bungie's staff were reportedly unaware of the decision to end active development on Destiny 2 until it went public
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Fan Petition for Destiny 3 Doubles Marathon’s Peak Concurrent Player Count on Steam as Bungie’s Future Hangs in the Balance
WCCFTech
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Jason Schreier: Bungie didn't start working on Destiny 3 right after The Final Shape cause it would cost them too much money
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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
