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The buzz around Destiny 2 is centered on a notable recent player rebound tied to the game’s final update, with reports that Marathon’s player counts are simultaneously dropping. Alongside the performance news, there’s speculation about Bungie’s next steps, including possible downsizing and claims about the studio being near shutdown before Sony’s acquisition.

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Key Takeaway Destiny 2’s final update is driving its biggest player jump in nearly two years, while Bungie faces uncertainty about its future post-patch.
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Destiny 2’s final update is driving its biggest player jump in nearly two years, while Bungie faces uncertainty about its future post-patch.

The buzz around Destiny 2 is centered on a notable recent player rebound tied to the game’s final update, with reports that Marathon’s player counts are simultaneously dropping. Alongside the performance news, there’s speculation about Bungie’s next steps, including possible downsizing and claims about the studio being near shutdown before Sony’s acquisition.

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  • ● Player resurgence — Amid Marathon slump and Destiny 2 player resurgence, former Bungie employee claims studio was "very close" to shutting down before Sony's ac Eurogamer

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Eurogamer · 6d ago
Amid Marathon slump and Destiny 2 player resurgence, former Bungie employee claims studio was "very close" to shutting down before Sony's acquisition
Eurogamer · 10d ago
Destiny 2's final update causes the biggest jump in players in nearly two years, as Marathon numbers coincidentally drop to near their lowest
KitGuru · 4d ago
Bungie may undergo significant downsizing following final Destiny 2 patch

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TechPowerUp · 4d ago
Destiny 2 Soars to 2-Year High Despite Uncertainty

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update timing Destiny 2 final update
player jump window Biggest jump in players in nearly two years
comparison signal Marathon numbers drop to near their lowest as players rise
company impact claim Former Bungie employee says studio was 'very close' to shutting down before Sony acquisition
possible staffing change Bungie may undergo significant downsizing following final Destiny 2 patch

What to Watch

  • Check Steam Charts-style player tracking over the next few weeks to confirm whether Destiny 2’s 2-year-high trend holds. TechPowerUp
  • Follow coverage of Bungie staffing decisions after the final Destiny 2 patch for signs of downsizing. KitGuru
  • Watch Marathon player-count coverage to see if its decline continues alongside Destiny 2’s resurgence. Eurogamer

What Changed

  • Bungie may undergo significant downsizing following final Destiny 2 patch KitGuru
  • Amid Marathon slump and Destiny 2 player resurgence, former Bungie employee claims studio was "very close" to shutting down before Sony's acquisition Eurogamer
  • Destiny 2's final update causes the biggest jump in players in nearly two years, as Marathon numbers coincidentally drop to near their lowest Eurogamer
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thegamer.com

Don't Expect Bungie To Reverse Course On Destiny 2, As Huge Player Boost Hasn't Done Anything To "Move The Needle"

Players are flocking back to Destiny 2 to try and show that the series isn't dead, but it hasn't done anything to "move the needle."

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Ex-Destiny 2 Developers Call Bungie a “Toxic and Dysfunctional” Workplace

Former Destiny 2 developers say Bungie is a toxic and dysfunctional place, blaming leadership for years of problems.

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'Cruel math' is reportedly the reasoning for Destiny 2's shutdown, not 'revenge' from Sony

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Tracking: Amid Marathon slump and Destiny 2 player resurgence, former Bungie employee claims studio was "very close" to shutting down before Sony's acquisition / Destiny 2's final update causes the biggest jump in players in nearly two years, as Marathon numbers coincidentally drop to near their lowest

Amid Marathon slump and Destiny 2 player resurgence, former Bungie employee claims studio was "very close" to shutting down before Sony's acquisition Destiny 2's final update causes the biggest jump in players in nearly two years, as Marathon numbers coincidentally drop to near their lowest

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What Makes Turncoat So Good in Destiny 2?

Turncoat is great for Void builds that utilize Devour and Overshields, as Turncoat is a Void Hand Cannon that builds Latent Power with damage and final blows, and when power is full, you can hold the reload button to trigger Unleashed Power. This increases the weapon's rate of fire, and each shot weakens targets to inflict more damage. Overwhelming Power is a debuff that activates when Turncoat has been active in the Unleashed Power mode for too long, which will cause you to take damage over time. However, with the right Void build, this can be completely ignored, allowing you to maximize DPS

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What Makes Truth so Good in Destiny 2?

Truth received a huge buff in Destiny 2's Monuments of Triumph update, in which it will now return one ammo to reserve and buff the next magazine when all rounds in a magazine hit a target. This basically means you can have infinite ammo and added power simply by using it on single targets. Monuments of Triumph also added a Catalyst for Truth, called Reaper's Tithe. Reaper's Tithe makes it so that multiple final blows add stacking damage buffs, which extend the damage of Truth even more, making it a literal portable nuke to wield against bosses. Destiny 2

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Where is Xur in Destiny 2?

Xur is always located at the Tower Bazaar, and every single week, he will be at this location. Xur used to randomly change his location every week, but Destiny 2: Monument of Triumph will always have Xur in the Tower Bazaar, so if he's not there for you, then it's not Friday, Saturday, Sunday, or Monday!

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When Does Xur Come to Destiny 2?

Xur arrives at 1 PM EDT every Friday and leaves at 1 PM EDT every Tuesday. You can consult the table below to find your global times for when Xur comes and goes: Timezone Time Date US Pacific (PDT) 10 AM Friday–Tuesday US Central (CDT) 12 PM Friday–Tuesday US Eastern (EDT) 1 PM Friday–Tuesday Brazil (BRT) 2 PM Friday–Tuesday United Kingdom (BST) 6 PM

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