Bungie is drawing the curtains to a close for "Destiny 2," its long-running online first-person shooter game, as the company officially confirmed that it will share its final live service update next month.
"Destiny 2" is best known for its FPS experience, but more importantly, for its many expansions that gave players fresh content to enjoy during different seasons.
'Destiny 2' Officially Shuts Down After 9 Years
Bungie announced that "Destiny 2" will receive its final live service content update on June 9, effectively ending active development on one of the most successful online shooters ever made. The game will remain online and playable after that date, but no new expansions, seasons, or major updates will follow.
In their statement, Bungie acknowledged that after 2024's "The Final Shape" expansion, it became clear that the time had come for shared worlds and "Destiny" to live beyond "Destiny 2."
Bungie expressed gratitude to its fans, saying that building "Destiny" alongside its players had been a monumental privilege, and that their love for "Destiny 2" had not changed despite the decision to end active support.
Final Live Service Update Coming in June
The final update is titled "Destiny 2: Monument of Triumph" and will be free for all players on June 9.
Bungie described it as a collection of love letters to the community, centered around the most common player requests. That includes the return of certain in-game modes, small character story beats, and changes meant to leave the game in a welcoming state for players who may return in the future.
With the June 9 date serving as both a farewell and a final gift to the player base, Bungie confirmed it will shift resources toward incubating new games going forward. No successor to "Destiny 2" was officially announced, and "Destiny 3" was not confirmed.
Sony Interactive Entertainment recently reported a $765 million impairment loss related to Bungie assets, following the release of its extraction shooter "Marathon." Sony has not said how the game has performed since its release earlier this year.
Originally published on Player One
