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People are discussing Bungie ending Destiny 2 with a final June update, alongside reports that the studio kept many devs in the dark and is planning significant layoffs as Destiny 2 wraps up. There’s also buzz about Destiny 2 content moving to Sony’s PS Plus free library around the final update.

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Key Takeaway Destiny 2’s final update is coming in June, and multiple reports tie the ending to “significant” Bungie layoffs and a major transition away from the game.
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Destiny 2’s final update is coming in June, and multiple reports tie the ending to “significant” Bungie layoffs and a major transition away from the game.

People are discussing Bungie ending Destiny 2 with a final June update, alongside reports that the studio kept many devs in the dark and is planning significant layoffs as Destiny 2 wraps up. There’s also buzz about Destiny 2 content moving to Sony’s PS Plus free library around the final update.

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Top 1 signals · Destiny 2’s final update is coming in June, and multiple
Kotaku · 17h ago
Sony Decides To Add Almost All Of Destiny 2 To PS Plus’ Free Library The Same Day As Its Final Update

Broader Destiny 2 coverage

Other Destiny 2 activity — not part of the “Destiny 2’s final update is coming in June, and multiple” story
TechPowerUp · 2d ago
Bungie Kept Most Destiny 2 Devs in the Dark About Sunsetting While Moving Resources to Marathon
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
Eurogamer · 3d ago
Destiny 2 players share their memories and reviews - positive and negative - as Bungie calls time
PC Gamer · 10h ago
Destiny 2 players are processing their grief by posting their most embarrassing self-owns, and I've never felt more seen

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Final update month June
Layoff reports “Significant” layoffs as Destiny 2 ends
PS Plus timing Almost all Destiny 2 added to PS Plus free library same day as final update
Dev awareness claim Reports say many Bungie staff didn’t know about end-of-support until the public announcement

What to Watch

  • Watch for Destiny 2’s final content update in June, since the end-of-game timeline is being framed around it. Eurogamer
  • Follow ongoing reporting on Bungie’s post-update staffing plans to see when layoffs begin relative to the June update. Eurogamer

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  • Sony Decides To Add Almost All Of Destiny 2 To PS Plus’ Free Library The Same Day As Its Final Update Kotaku
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kotaku.com

Destiny 2 Joins PS Plus Library Of Free Games For Final Update

The most popular expansions will still be paywalled

17h ago Ethan Gach
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
tweaktown.com

Sony rotates Destiny 2 into PlayStation Plus, including Final Shape expansion

The Destiny 2 Legacy Collection has been rotated into June's PlayStation Plus lineup ahead of the game's retirement next month as Marathon season 2 looms.

9h ago Derek Strickland

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Eurogamer 5 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 / Destiny 2 players share their memories and reviews - positive and negative - as Bungie calls time

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 Destiny 2 players share their memories and reviews - positive and negative - as Bungie calls time
+3 more A bittersweet farewell to Destiny 2, one of the best - and worst - games I've ever played Bungie reportedly eyeing up "significant" layoffs, no plans for Destiny 3: what happens after Destiny 2's final update in June? CD Projekt Red has enlisted Destiny 2: The Final Shape's narrative lead for The Witcher multiplayer spin-off Project Sirius
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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…
r/Games · 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…
r/Games · u/Turbostrider27 · 

Destiny 2: Every End is a New Beginning. As our focus turns towards a new beginning for Bungie, we will begin work incubating our next games. To that end, on June 9, 2026, we will release the final live-service content update for Destiny 2 to begin that new journey as a studio.

Destiny 2: Every End is a New Beginning. As our focus turns towards a new beginning for Bungie, we will begin work incubating our next games. To that end, on June 9, 2026, we will release the final live-service content u…
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