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Reports say Destiny 2’s end-of-support and internal changes were kept from many Bungie staff, even as the public announcement and final update approached. Multiple outlets also cite plans for significant layoffs around the end of Destiny 2’s lifecycle, alongside major distribution changes like PlayStation Plus adding the game.

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Key Takeaway Destiny 2 is ending with June’s final update while reports allege Bungie kept key plans from staff and is preparing significant layoffs right after.
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Destiny 2 is ending with June’s final update while reports allege Bungie kept key plans from staff and is preparing significant layoffs right after.

Reports say Destiny 2’s end-of-support and internal changes were kept from many Bungie staff, even as the public announcement and final update approached. Multiple outlets also cite plans for significant layoffs around the end of Destiny 2’s lifecycle, alongside major distribution changes like PlayStation Plus adding the game.

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Top 4 signals · Destiny 2 is ending
IGN · 15h ago
Destiny 2 Changes Reportedly Kept from Most Bungie Staff Ahead of Public Announcement
Eurogamer · 7h 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
Kotaku · 3h ago
Sony Decides To Add Almost All Of Destiny 2 To PS Plus’ Free Library The Same Day As Its Final Update
TechPowerUp · 23h ago
Bungie Kept Most Destiny 2 Devs in the Dark About Sunsetting While Moving Resources to Marathon

Broader Destiny 2 coverage

Other Destiny 2 activity — not part of the “Destiny 2 is ending” story
Polygon · 2h ago
Destiny 2 joins PlayStation Plus as development ends at Bungie

Briefing Findings · Destiny 2 is ending

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final update month June
layoffs timing as soon as after Destiny 2’s final update
staff awareness claim many Bungie staff reportedly didn’t know until the public announcement
sequel status no plans for Destiny 3 reported
distribution change Destiny 2 added to PlayStation Plus the same day as the final update

What to Watch

  • Mark June for Destiny 2’s final update, then watch for follow-up coverage on Bungie’s post-update staffing changes. Rock Paper Shotgun
  • Track PlayStation Plus announcements in June for confirmation of Destiny 2’s free-library timing and availability details. Kotaku
  • Follow coverage of Bungie leadership/staffing around Marathon as resources reportedly shift away from Destiny 2. TechPowerUp

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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IGN · 1 article
Kotaku · 1 article
Polygon · 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

23h ago
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
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
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
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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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