Bungie announced Destiny 2 will receive its final update in June 2026, ending official support for the game after years of development and expansions [1, 2, 3]. Following this decision, Bungie plans significant layoffs, attributed to poor sales of its live-service shooter Marathon and the costs of AAA game development [1, 2, 3].
Bungie is currently focusing its development resources on Marathon and is not actively working on Destiny 3 [1, 2, 3, 4]. Rising production expenses for extensive live-service games like Destiny have made Bungie and Sony cautious about launching new projects in the franchise [1, 3].
Meanwhile, an online petition calling on Sony to greenlight Destiny 3 has gathered widespread support. Early reports showed around 95,000 signatures, growing to over 150,000 by May 25 and reportedly passing 251,000 by May 27 [4, 2, 3]. The petition urges Sony and Bungie to continue the franchise with new storylines and gameplay innovations, reflecting strong fan demand [1, 4].
Petition creator Harley Casto said, "The desire for new adventures, fresh storylines, and innovative gameplay features is palpable among players everywhere. We believe in the potential of Destiny 3 to inspire new generations of gamers and to keep the fire of the Guardian spirit alive" [1]. Players have also shared emotional testimonials about Destiny's lasting personal impact [4].
Reports indicate some Bungie developers were unaware of the decision to end Destiny 2 support until publicly announced, suggesting internal communication gaps [3]. The petition statement in Chinese echoed player passion: "玩家们对全新冒险、新鲜故事线和创新玩法的渴望无处不在。《命运3》不仅能满足这些需求，更能拓展这个宇宙的可能性。" [4]
The Marathon project alone has an estimated budget exceeding $250 million, showing the scale of Bungie's current focus [1]. The final Destiny 2 update is set for release in June 2026, officially closing the chapter on the game's active development [1, 2, 3].
