Destiny 2: end of support and final update

Introduction

Bungie has announced that support for Destiny 2 will be ending, a move that has recently sparked plenty of surprise, even among its own employees. This article provides an overview of the latest developments around Destiny 2, including the timeline for key events.

The discontinuation announcement

News recently broke that Bungie is ending support for Destiny 2. The announcement came as a shock to many employees, since most of Bungie’s staff were not aware of the plans until the official statement was made. The decision to end support was made earlier this year, but only a limited number of teams had been informed about the change.

Final content update

A final content update for Destiny 2 is scheduled for June 9. This update will be the last in the series of updates the game has received. The fact that work on this update and the winding down of Destiny 2 support are happening at the same time has raised questions about internal communication at Bungie.

Selective communication within Bungie

It appears that information about ending support for Destiny 2 was not shared evenly across the entire team. A small group of employees already working on the final content was aware of the plans. At a recent town hall meeting, employees asked leadership for more information about possible layoffs, but did not receive a satisfactory answer.

Community reaction

Following the announced end of support for Destiny 2, a petition has been launched calling for the development of Destiny 3. So far, the petition has gathered more than 200,000 signatures, showing that there is still strong interest in the franchise and a desire to continue the series.

Bungie’s future projects

As Bungie shifts its focus to new projects such as Marathon, concerns remain about the studio’s future. There have already been reports of possible layoffs within the team, as well as plans for further updates for Marathon. Bungie hopes to use its remaining resources effectively for this new direction in development.

Bungie’s decision to end support for Destiny 2 marks a major turning point for the studio and its fans. Further developments will shape the future of both the franchise and Bungie’s employees.