Destiny 2 chief exits post-Final Shape launch

Joe Blackburn, the director of Destiny 2, has announced his departure from Bungie following the launch of the game's forthcoming expansion, The Final Shape, which is scheduled for release on June 4th. Blackburn has been a key figure at Bungie, having worked as the Lead Raid Designer and on other projects such as Exotic weapon creation in the original Destiny. He is set to pass his role to Tyson Green, a Bungie veteran with a history of working on Halo PvP and Destiny's Exotic weapons.

Bungie has experienced a tumultuous period recently with significant layoffs and a dwindling Destiny 2 player base, alongside community controversies. Despite these issues, Blackburn maintains a positive reputation among the game's community. His future plans are unclear, but he has mentioned taking a substantial break from social media.

Who will take over as Destiny 2 Game Director after Joe Blackburn steps down?

Tyson Green, known for his contributions to Halo PvP and the creation of Exotic weapons in the original Destiny, will succeed Joe Blackburn as the Game Director of Destiny 2.

Destiny 2 is a free-to-play online-only multiplayer first-person shooter developed by Bungie and was originally released in 2017. The game has a rich lore and is set in a mythic science fiction world. It features a multiplayer "shared-world" environment with elements of role-playing games. Destiny 2 has been through many changes and expansions over the years, shaping its universe and gameplay, leading up to its latest expansion, The Final Shape. With the change in leadership and the upcoming expansion, the Destiny community is looking forward to seeing how the game will evolve.