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Fans celebrate Bungie’s move to bring vaulted Destiny 2 content back into the game, reversing plans to sunset the title after layoffs, but the studio warns there’s no concrete roadmap yet and any new content will take months to arrive while questions about Destiny 3 linger.
During Sony's State of Play, fans flooded YouTube and Twitch chats with calls for Destiny 3 and chants of 'no disc, no buy,' underscoring frustration with Sony's move to a disc-free, digital ecosystem. Sony has shown no signs of reversing course, as Bungie sunsets Destiny 2 and the company defends its digital strategy amid broader price-and-live-service criticisms.
Destiny 2’s final patch rolled out across platforms, and fans responded by flooding the servers to demonstrate their ongoing love for the game and demand Destiny 3. Within minutes of the update, servers went down and fans celebrated the outage as a statement to Sony and Bungie about the franchise’s staying power. SteamDB recorded over 130,000 concurrent players during the first 30 minutes of the patch. Bungie acknowledged login issues on its support account, while many players pressed for Destiny 3 or further updates. Even as Destiny 2 will remain online, it won’t receive major new expansions, making Destiny 3 unlikely in the near term.
During Sony’s State of Play, Destiny fans flooded the chat with calls for Destiny 3, including 'We Want Destiny 3' messages and emote campaigns, trying to pressure Bungie and Sony for news. Moderators struggled to suppress the chatter as the showcase focused on Wolverine and other titles. Destiny 2’s final update is set for June 9, but no Destiny 3 announcement followed, leaving the franchise’s future uncertain while players look to rally in-game at the Tower.
Destiny 2 is ending active development with a final update on June 9, sparking nostalgia and a growing petition (over 330,000 signatures) urging Bungie and Sony to consider Destiny 3 or a Destiny Infinity plan; fans, creators, and voice actors advocate for a clear long-term vision and continued community support, though officials say the decision won’t be reversed. Players plan to honor the game's legacy and push for what's next in the Destiny universe.
Destiny 2 players flooded social media during Sony's State of Play with calls for Destiny 3, turning the event into a battleground of fans seeking a new Bungie shooter amid ongoing live-service content.
During Sony’s PlayStation State of Play, Twitch chat was flooded with Destiny 3 demands (#WeWantDestiny3) as Bungie reportedly isn’t heavily pursuing Destiny 3; a petition has surpassed 330,000 signatures, and some fans even urged flooding Destiny 2 servers ahead of its final update, briefly puncturing the event as Marathon Season 2 promotion appeared.
Bungie confirms Destiny 2’s live-service era ends with the Monument of Triumph update launching on June 9, which reworks weapons and armor, revamps activities, and adds Pantheon raid gauntlet challenges as Destiny 2 prepares to go into a static state. Meanwhile, community momentum for Destiny 3 remains strong, with a Change.org petition reportedly surpassing 325,000 signatures; Bungie staff have publicly encouraged players to log in and rally support, signaling hope for a potential sequel even as the current game bows out.
A petition for Destiny 3 gains traction as Bungie reveals Destiny 2’s end and shifts focus to Marathon; Forbes reports most Bungie staff didn’t know Destiny 2 support was being dropped until public announcement, with some teams aware; layoffs are expected and no Destiny 3 is currently in production or greenlit, while Sony remains cautious on major live-service commitments.
A petition urging Sony to greenlight Destiny 3 has already surpassed Marathon’s peak opening-week players (roughly 130,000–150,000), underscoring strong fan demand as Bungie reportedly shifts resources toward Marathon amid layoffs, even as Destiny 2’s final update arrives and Destiny 3’s future remains uncertain due to financial considerations.
A Change.org petition for Destiny 3 has drawn over 48,000 signatures as fans share personal stories about how Destiny shaped their friendships and lives, expressing a desire for new adventures, stories, and features. The piece notes fans’ frustration with Bungie’s recent changes (including the shift to Portal and the end of The Final Shape as a perceived ending) and states that Destiny 3 is not currently in development, while commentators point to Sony’s live-service strategy as a factor in the franchise’s direction.
A former Destiny 2 narrative designer says a Xivu Arath campaign and a major raid were pitched multiple times for Destiny 3, fueling fan debate after Bloomberg reported Destiny 3 isn’t in development, as Bungie winds down Destiny 2 live-service support and faces layoffs.
Bungie is reportedly planning significant layoffs and has no active Destiny 3 in development; Destiny 2 will receive its final live-service update on June 9, 2026, after which the game will remain playable while Bungie pivots to new projects, notably Marathon, signaling a shift beyond Destiny 2’s era.
A Reddit user who accurately leaked details about Destiny 2's upcoming Prismatic class has also claimed that Destiny 3, codenamed "Payback," is in development and may move away from subclasses entirely. This has sparked speculation within the gaming community about the potential sequel, with some expressing excitement for a fresh start and others concerned about the impact on their existing characters and gear. Bungie's ongoing efforts to maintain and expand Destiny 2 have led to debates about the necessity and timing of a sequel, with rumors suggesting it may arrive sooner than expected.
Following the leak of accurate details about the upcoming Destiny 2 expansion, The Final Shape, discussions about Destiny 3 have emerged, including a potential new subclass and changes to character classes. Bungie has hinted at future plans for the franchise, with Destiny boss Luke Smith promising more details soon. The leaked information suggests that Destiny 3 is in development as a standalone game, not an expansion, and is codenamed "Payback," with Bungie aiming to create something beloved by fans.