As an online petition for Destiny 3 gains traction, reports suggest Bungie staff didn’t know about the end of Destiny 2 until the public announcement
Bungie announced that Destiny 2 will receive its final content update on June 9, 2026, entering maintenance mode afterward with no new development. The announcement included news of major company layoffs. Reports indicate Bungie staff were unaware of the decision until its public announcement, suggesting it came from upper management without prior internal communication.
The news prompted significant community backlash and the launch of an online petition requesting Destiny 3. The petition has accumulated over 220,000 signatures and been endorsed by Destiny 2 voice actors, emphasizing community demand for “new adventures, fresh storylines, and innovative gameplay features.” The petition specifically calls on Sony—Bungie’s parent company—to greenlight Destiny 3 development.
Paradoxically, the announcement of Destiny 2’s ending has driven increased player activity on Steam, with some fans returning to engage with the game before its final update. Neither Bungie nor Sony has officially responded to the petition.