Bungie Ends New Destiny 2 Content After 9 Years as Sony Pressure Clouds Studio

3 articles · Updated · Financial Times · Jul 4

Nine years of regular updates are ending for Destiny 2, with Bungie saying the live-service shooter will stay online but stop receiving new material.
Sony-owned Bungie appears to have pulled back because the game was no longer earning enough, even after 2024 expansion The Final Shape closed out a decade-long story on a strong note.
More pressure is building inside the studio after last week's layoffs hit most of the Destiny 2 team, while Marathon has reportedly failed to show it can replace Destiny as Bungie's next long-running hit.
The move also reflects a broader industry retreat from live-service bets: Sony once targeted 12 such games by 2025, but Helldivers 2 is its only clear success and more than 50 online games have already shut this year.

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Destiny 2 in 2026: The Monument of Triumph, Bungie’s Strategic Shift, and Lessons for the Live-Service Industry

Overview

On June 9, 2026, Destiny 2 entered a permanent maintenance state with the launch of its final update, 'Monument of Triumph,' marking the end of a nine-year journey. All existing content remains accessible, but no new seasonal events or active development will continue. Update 9.7.0 is the last planned live-service update, though Bungie may release hotfixes for stability if needed. This transition preserves the game's legacy, allowing players to keep exploring its universe, while the community is expected to drive future engagement as Destiny 2 shifts from active development to ongoing support and stability.

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