Updated
Updated · Forbes · Jun 2
Destiny 2 Players Push for 316,000 Peak as Bungie Ends Support After June 9 Update
Updated
Updated · Forbes · Jun 2

Destiny 2 Players Push for 316,000 Peak as Bungie Ends Support After June 9 Update

3 articles · Updated · Forbes · Jun 2
  • June 9 has become a rally point for Destiny 2 players trying to drive a record concurrent count after Bungie and Sony said support will end following that update.
  • Steam concurrents have already jumped from about 10,000 to 28,000 ahead of the patch, with players also planning protest messages during Sony's State of Play.
  • The headline target is 316,000 concurrent players — the Lightfall-era record — though a more realistic benchmark may be topping Edge of Fate's 108,000 peak.
  • Even a strong turnout may only create a short-lived spike, because Bungie has said no further updates are planned after June 9, limiting hopes of reviving long-term support.
With Bungie facing a $766 million loss, can a one-day player surge actually save the Destiny franchise?
Does Destiny's shutdown signal the collapse of Sony's multi-billion dollar live service gaming strategy?
Is Bungie sacrificing its 11-year-old franchise in a desperate gamble on its new shooter, Marathon?