Bungie ends development of Destiny 2

In a shocking announcement today, Bungie has confirmed that it is ending development on Destiny 2. Destiny has been Bungie's most successful game to date, but with player numbers dwindling, Bungie has decided to walk away and explore new projects.

In its statement today, Bungie confirmed that on June 9th, Destiny 2 will get its final live-service content update. While development is coming to an end, the studio says that the game will remain live and playable, just don't expect any new content.

“For almost 12 years, we have had the joy and honor to explore the Destiny universe with you all. Through all the ups and downs, surprises and triumphs, building Destiny alongside our players has been a monumental privilege. While our love for Destiny 2 has not changed, it has become clear that after The Final Shape, we have reached the time for our shared worlds, and Destiny, to live beyond Destiny 2. As our focus turns towards a new beginning for Bungie, we will begin work incubating our next games. To that end, on June 9, 2026, we will release the final live-service content update for Destiny 2 to begin that new journey as a studio.”

“Though active development may be concluding, we will ensure that Destiny 2 remains playable, just as the original Destiny is today. Many changes in this final update will aim to ensure that Destiny 2 is a welcoming place for players to return to.
We’re proud of Destiny 2, the places it took us, and the legacy it has created. Because of you all, our universe is vast, built on years of shared stories, adventures, and victories. From the Cosmodrome to the Pale Heart to the Lawless Frontier, we have forged life-long memories and friendships with you all.”

The announcement does not include any mention of future Destiny games, so for now, Bungie's sole money maker will be Marathon, and smaller teams at the studio will begin ‘incubating' new projects. Whether one of those projects ends up becoming Destiny 3 remains to be seen.

KitGuru Says: This is a major change for Bungie, which has been ‘the Destiny studio' ever since it left Microsoft and Halo behind. With that said, there is still

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