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Reports say Bungie is ending Destiny 2 support, with the final update expected in June and many staff reportedly left in the dark before the public announcement. The reaction is centered on possible layoffs, no Destiny 3 plans, and a broader sense of closure for a long-running live-service game.

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Key Takeaway Destiny 2 is reportedly heading toward its final update in June, with Bungie also facing potential layoffs and no Destiny 3 on the horizon.
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Destiny 2 is reportedly heading toward its final update in June, with Bungie also facing potential layoffs and no Destiny 3 on the horizon.

Reports say Bungie is ending Destiny 2 support, with the final update expected in June and many staff reportedly left in the dark before the public announcement. The reaction is centered on possible layoffs, no Destiny 3 plans, and a broader sense of closure for a long-running live-service game.

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Top 3 signals · Destiny 2 is reportedly heading toward its final update
Eurogamer · 8h 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
IGN · 17h ago
Destiny 2 Changes Reportedly Kept from Most Bungie Staff Ahead of Public Announcement
Kotaku · 5h 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 is reportedly heading toward its final update” story
TechPowerUp · 1d ago
Bungie Kept Most Destiny 2 Devs in the Dark About Sunsetting While Moving Resources to Marathon
Eurogamer · 3d ago
Destiny 2 players share their memories and reviews - positive and negative - as Bungie calls time

Briefing Findings · Destiny 2 is reportedly heading toward its final update

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Final update Destiny 2’s last update is expected in June
Layoffs reported Bungie is reportedly planning "significant" layoffs
Staff unaware Most Bungie staff reportedly didn't know before the public announcement

What to Watch

  • Watch for Bungie’s June final update and any official end-of-support wording. Rock Paper Shotgun
  • Track whether Bungie confirms layoffs or reorganization after the update ships. Eurogamer
  • Follow any Destiny 3 or replacement-project rumors only if Bungie addresses post-Destiny plans. Eurogamer

What Changed

  • Sony Decides To Add Almost All Of Destiny 2 To PS Plus’ Free Library The Same Day As Its Final Update Kotaku
  • 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
  • Destiny 2 Changes Reportedly Kept from Most Bungie Staff Ahead of Public Announcement IGN
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Eurogamer · 2 articles
IGN · 1 article
Kotaku · 1 article
TechPowerUp · 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

1d ago
destructoid.com

Destiny 2 and Marathon fans are waging a review war following end-of-development announcement

Folks aren't happy with Bungie.

3d ago Gamers Group
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
windowscentral.com

Destiny 2 fans petition and start a viral call to action for every player to log in simultaneously on June 9th to shatter server records

Destiny 2 fans fight ending updates with a massive Change.org petition and a June 9 global log-in protest.

3d ago Jennifer Young

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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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