Bungie reportedly eyeing up “significant” layoffs, no plans for Destiny 3: what happens after Destiny 2’s final update in June?

Bungie has announced the end of live-service development for Destiny 2, with the final content update titled Monument of Triumph arriving on June 9, 2026. This marks the conclusion of nearly nine years of active support for the MMOFPS. While the game will remain playable for players to access existing content, no new updates or expansions will be released after this final patch.

According to Bloomberg reporting, Bungie is planning “significant” layoffs as development concludes. The layoffs stem from the lack of a new project assigned to the Destiny 2 development team following the game’s end-of-life. While Bungie staff are reportedly pitching new projects—including some Destiny-related titles—none have been approved for development. The studio intends to focus on Marathon, its upcoming live-service multiplayer shooter.

The announcement definitively rules out a Destiny 3, which is not in development. This strategic shift represents a significant transition for Bungie and leaves the status of affected employees uncertain as the studio reorganizes following the June update release.

Bungie reportedly eyeing up “significant” layoffs, no plans for Destiny 3: what happens after Destiny 2’s final update in June?

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