'At a loss for words' - Destiny 2 fans react to news support is ending
Summary
Bungie, the company behind the online shooter game Destiny 2, announced it will stop releasing new updates for the game after June 9, 2024. The game will still be playable, but this marks the end of one of the longest-running live-service games, where developers regularly add new content over time.Key Facts
- Bungie will release the final update for Destiny 2 on June 9, 2024.
- Destiny 2 will remain playable after the final update but will get no further content.
- Bungie has not confirmed if it will create a sequel to Destiny 2.
- The studio plans to start working on new games and continue supporting its other shooter, Marathon.
- Bungie was bought by Sony in 2022 for $3.6 billion.
- Destiny 2 launched in 2017 and was one of the longest-running live-service games with regular updates.
- Bungie cut 8% of its staff in 2023 and 17% more in 2024 due to industry and company challenges.
- Live-service games remain the main model in gaming, but they are very competitive and hard to maintain.
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