Bungie is ending live service support for Destiny 2 with a final update arriving in June, effectively closing the book on the shooter's 12-year run. The game will remain playable for existing content, but no new material will release after that point.
Bloomberg reports that significant layoffs at Bungie will follow immediately after the update ships. The studio has not publicly disclosed workforce reduction numbers or specifics, but the timing suggests the company is restructuring in response to the live service's shutdown.
Destiny 2 launched in 2017 as a sequel to Bungie's original Destiny franchise. The game sustained itself through seasonal content drops, expansions, and regular balance patches. That cadence now ends. Players retain access to completed campaigns, strikes, raids, and other existing activities, but the seasonal model that defined the past years ceases.
This decision reflects broader industry headwinds. Live service games face mounting pressure as player acquisition costs rise and retention becomes harder. Bungie struggled with community perception in recent years, particularly after The Final Shape expansion faced mixed reception. The studio has already absorbed layoffs before. In October 2023, Bungie cut 220 employees across its workforce following its split from Sony.
The June deadline gives the team roughly four months to ship what amounts to a closing statement for Destiny 2. The community will likely scrutinize whether Bungie uses that final update to address longstanding feedback or simply wind down operations.
For Bungie's remaining staff, the post-June period creates uncertainty. The studio has invested heavily in new IP alongside Destiny 2's maintenance, but consolidation typically follows live service shutdowns. Other studios have faced similar situations. Anthem's shutdown rippled through BioWare. Marvel's Avengers' closure affected Square Enix's plans.
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