Bungie ends support for Destiny 2 and considers a relaunch as Destiny Infinity

Bungie, the developer behind the popular looter-shooter Destiny 2, has announced that support for the game will end on June 9, 2026. The decision follows a string of underwhelming recent expansions, including the latest, The Final Shape, which was positioned as the conclusion to the Light and Darkness saga.

The situation around Destiny 2

Since launching in 2017, Destiny 2 has been a major part of gaming culture, but Bungie has faced growing challenges in retaining players and attracting new ones. The rollout of seasonal content, built around a FOMO strategy (fear of missing out), has not delivered the desired results. The Edge of Fate expansion, released in summer 2025, reportedly performed far below expectations, contributing to the decision to wind down development on the game.

The future of the franchise

There are rumors that Bungie, after the disappointing performance of the Renegades expansion, considered relaunching the game as 'Destiny Infinity'. This new model would mark a return to one major expansion per year instead of the seasonal approach. However, the costs and risks of such a relaunch were seen as too high, especially given the support for Bungie's other title, Marathon, which also failed to meet sales expectations.

Player reaction

The announcement that support is ending has sparked frustration among fans. Some players have started a petition for Destiny 3 and are planning to log in en masse on the final day of support, June 9, to send a message to Bungie and Sony that there is still strong interest in the franchise. Fans hope a strong player turnout can generate significant attention for the series' future.

Conclusions and considerations

Bungie's decision to end support for Destiny 2 comes after a long period of strategic debate within the company. With the underwhelming performance of recent expansions and internal issues at Bungie, the studio ultimately concluded that pulling the plug was the best option. While the possibility of Destiny 3 has never been officially confirmed, many fans still hope for a fresh start for the franchise, possibly with a shift away from the current model toward something that is both financially sustainable and appealing to players.