'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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Notable Quotes
"Saying goodbye like this is more painful than I can fathom, adding: I can only hope the road doesn't end here for good."
— My name is Byf , Influencer
"I'm just kind of at a loss for words... 99% of my friends have come from this experience... It's only been this. It's been nothing else."
— Datto , Influencer
"He believed live-service games were still 'the dominant business model in games'."
— Christopher Dring , Journalist
"Though active development may be concluding, we will ensure that Destiny 2 remains playable, just as the original Destiny is today."
— Bungie , Executive
"We will begin work incubating our next games."
— Bungie , Executive
"the fact that a game of this size and significance has effectively been abandoned and left to rot is an absolute disgrace."
— Tim Clark , Influencer
"If you only know Destiny 2 by its deservedly terrible reputation, then you have missed out on one of, if not the, best feeling PvE shooters of all time."
— Tim Clark , Influencer
"Bungie was working to bring challenge back to Destiny."
— Joe Blackburn , Executive
"it turns out the real Destiny killer was CEO Pete Parsons as players pray for Destiny 3."
— Pete Parsons , Executive
"Getting a chance to work in that world is an honor I'll never fully be able to repay."
— Joe Blackburn , Executive
"I’m so proud of being part of its community, and it remains the biggest honor of my career."
— Catarina Macedo , Executive
"It had an amazing run."
— Joseph Cross , Celebrity
"What a fucking marvelous community."
— Robert Brookes , Executive
"I remember when Lance passed away, I logged in to the Tower and found a horde of guardians kneeling by Zavala."
— Lance Reddick , Celebrity
"I was very lucky to work with these legends, and will always be thankful."
— Nadia VanDriest , Executive
"It stings not because of what it was, but the realization of what it won't be."
— Luke Smith , Executive
"After reading the whole TWAB it's way bigger than I thought it would be, the fact SRL is coming back is HYPE!"
— Sammy , Influencer
"Honestly this reads to me that Destiny 3 is now in the works (copium)"
— Sammy , Influencer
"For almost twelve years, we have had the joy and honor to explore the Destiny universe with you all."
— Bungie , Executive
"Destiny 2 is ending. All expansions cancelled. No more content updates after this last one. It’s over."
— Paul Tassi , Influencer
Key People
Bungie is a video game developer known for creating the Destiny series.
Former production director at Bungie from 2022 to 2024.
Christopher Dring is the editor of The Game Business, focusing on trends in the gaming industry.
A Destiny YouTuber known for sharing content related to the Destiny 2 game.
Joe Blackburn is a game director at Bungie who announced a shift in Destiny 2's gameplay strategy.
Former lead concept artist on Destiny.
Voice actor for Zavala in Destiny.
Former creative director at Bungie.
A UK-based Destiny content creator known for engaging with the Destiny 2 community.
Audio designer who worked on Destiny 2.
Forbes writer known for his commentary on gaming.
Pete Parson is the CEO of Bungie, the studio behind the Destiny franchise.
CEO of Bungie.
Former senior narrative designer for Destiny 2.
Sammy is an influencer known for commentary on video games.
Sony is a multinational corporation known for its entertainment and technology products, including the PlayStation.
Tim Clark is a writer known for his insights on video games, previously contributing to PC Gamer.
Voice actor known for his work on Destiny.
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All Coverage
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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