'At a loss for words' - Destiny 2 fans react to news support is ending
Bungie said the online shooter will get its final update on 9 June but will still be playable.
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Bungie said the online shooter will get its final update on 9 June but will still be playable.
Destiny 2 fans launch a petition and coordinate a call for all players to log in on June 9 to demonstrate the game's enduring popularity following Bungie's announcement of ending live-service development.
Bungie announces the end of Destiny 2's live-service updates on June 9, 2026, following significant financial losses and layoffs, as the studio shifts resources toward new projects.
Bungie has announced the end of active development for Destiny 2, with the final update set for June 9, 2026, as the studio shifts focus to new projects.
Bungie will release the final live service content update for Destiny 2 on June 9, marking the end of active development for the game.
Bungie has confirmed that active development on Destiny 2 will end with the final update on June 9, 2026, as the studio moves on to new projects.
Bungie has announced that active development on Destiny 2 will conclude on June 9, 2026, with the final update titled "Monument of Triumph." The game will remain playable, but no new content updates are planned.
Bungie has officially announced the end of live service content updates for Destiny 2, with the final update set for June 9, 2026. The studio is now focusing on new projects beyond Destiny 2.
Reflecting on Destiny 2's evolution, this article discusses the game's decline and the bittersweet nature of its official end after nearly nine years.
Following the announcement that Destiny 2 will receive its final live-service update next month, fans have expressed frustration by review-bombing Bungie’s new game, Marathon, on Steam.
Reports indicate that Destiny 3 is not in development, Bungie has no greenlit projects, and significant layoffs are planned as attention shifts to Marathon.
Fans launch a petition for Destiny 3, gathering over 220,000 signatures in four days, with support from key voice actors expressing interest in continuing their roles in a potential new installment.
Developers reflect on their time with Destiny 2 as Bungie announces the end of live service updates, sharing memories and challenges faced during the game's development.
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