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Recent reports say Bungie ended active development for Destiny 2 and informed much of its staff late, then is planning significant layoffs as Destiny 2 winds down. Alongside that, outlets are asking whether Bungie will make a Destiny 3 and how Marathon’s future (including a Season 2) fits in.

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Key Takeaway Bungie’s Destiny 2 is ending, with reports of layoffs and late internal awareness—while attention shifts to Marathon and whether Destiny 3 exists.
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Destiny 2 ending Layoffs planned Staff kept in dark Marathon focus
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Bungie’s Destiny 2 is ending, with reports of layoffs and late internal awareness—while attention shifts to Marathon and whether Destiny 3 exists.

Recent reports say Bungie ended active development for Destiny 2 and informed much of its staff late, then is planning significant layoffs as Destiny 2 winds down. Alongside that, outlets are asking whether Bungie will make a Destiny 3 and how Marathon’s future (including a Season 2) fits in.

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Top 4 signals · Bungie’s Destiny 2 is ending
TechPowerUp · 2d ago
Bungie Kept Most Destiny 2 Devs in the Dark About Sunsetting While Moving Resources to Marathon
Rock Paper Shotgun · 2d ago
Most of Bungie's staff were reportedly unaware of the decision to end active development on Destiny 2 until it went public
Eurogamer · 20h 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
TechPowerUp · 4d ago
Bungie Slated To Lay Off Destiny 2 Staff, No Sequel On the Cards

Broader Bungie coverage

Other Bungie activity — not part of the “Bungie’s Destiny 2 is ending” story
Push Square · 6h ago
Can Season 2 Turn Bungie's Marathon Around?
Polygon · 12h ago
Is Bungie making Destiny 3?

Briefing Findings · Bungie’s Destiny 2 is ending

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Destiny 2 final update June
Layoff expectations “Significant” layoffs reported
Internal awareness issue Most staff reportedly unaware until public announcement
Marathon timeline Season 2 scheduled
Destiny 3 status No plans reported

What to Watch

  • Watch for Destiny 2’s final update in June and any follow-up announcements from Bungie. Eurogamer
  • Follow ongoing coverage of “significant” layoffs as Destiny 2 development ends. GamesIndustry.biz
  • Track Marathon Season 2 updates and difficulty changes around the end of the current season. Rock Paper Shotgun

What Changed

  • 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
  • Bungie Kept Most Destiny 2 Devs in the Dark About Sunsetting While Moving Resources to Marathon TechPowerUp
  • 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
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TechPowerUp · 2 articles
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Polygon · 1 article
Push Square · 1 article
Rock Paper Shotgun · 1 article

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techpowerup.com

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

2d ago
pushsquare.com

Can Season 2 Turn Bungie's Marathon Around?

Suited and looted

6h ago Push Square
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

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Eurogamer 2 articles

Tracking: 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 reportedly eyeing up "significant" layoffs, no plans for Destiny 3: what happens after Destiny 2's final update in June?

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 reportedly eyeing up "significant" layoffs, no plans for Destiny 3: what happens after Destiny 2's final update in June?
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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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