Bungie announced Destiny 2 will receive its final content update on June 9, 2026, before the company ends active development and puts the game into life support mode [1, 2, 3, 4]. The decision came after management chose in early 2026 to shift focus away from Destiny 2 toward supporting Bungie's new extraction shooter, Marathon, which sold 1.2 million copies by March but has struggled to meet launch expectations [1, 2, 3, 4].
Most Bungie staff were unaware of the end of Destiny 2 support until the public announcement in mid-May 2026, with only some teams briefed earlier [1, 3, 4]. Reportedly, the change will involve significant layoffs, though details have not been disclosed [1, 2, 3, 4]. Bungie currently has no projects greenlit that include Destiny 3, and while some staff have pitched ideas, no active development on a sequel has started [2, 3, 4].
The announcement triggered a surge of fan activity. Destiny 2's player base on Steam rose about 46% in the week following the sunsetting news, boosted by returning and new players [2]. A fan petition calling for Bungie and parent company Sony to start Destiny 3 development has gathered between 218,000 and 220,000 signatures [1, 2, 3]. The petition stated, "The desire for new adventures, fresh storylines, and innovative gameplay features is palpable among players everywhere. Destiny 3 would not only meet these demands but also expand the horizons of what is possible within this universe" [2].
Fans have also planned a mass protest on June 9, the day of Destiny 2's final update, aiming to "crash the servers" by all logging in to demonstrate ongoing interest. Reddit user w1nds0r called for the protest to "smash Marathon's all time high to show them they made the wrong decision. It's our last chance to send a message the franchise is still valuable" [5, 6]. Marathon’s peak concurrent Steam player count at launch was 77,358 [5].
Sony acquired Bungie for $3.6 billion in 2022 but reported a $765 million impairment loss linked to Bungie's underperformance in its latest fiscal year [3].
On June 9, Destiny 2’s final content update, titled "The Final Shape," will be released. Fans will hold their planned protest during this event to show continued support for the game and the franchise [1, 5, 6].
