Bungie Shifts Focus: No Destiny 3 Yet and Layoffs Ahead

In a move that’s got the gaming community buzzing, Bungie has officially announced that Destiny 2 won’t be receiving any more live service content updates. While some fans are hopeful this signals the arrival of Destiny 3, sources close to the matter, including insights from Bloomberg, suggest that Bungie isn’t gearing up for a sequel just yet.

According to reports, the studio doesn’t have any new projects lined up for the Destiny 2 team to dive into immediately. This means that while the idea of Destiny 3 or other titles in the Destiny universe remains on the table, we might be waiting a while before hearing anything concrete. Currently, Bungie is expected to focus more on its other project, Marathon, which is receiving a boost in development efforts.

Bungie has had a rocky road recently, as evidenced by the layoffs of over 200 staff members in 2024 following the cancellation of a spin-off titled Payback. The former CEO, Pete Parsons, mentioned that the team was stretched too thin across multiple projects, which seems to resonate with the current situation.

The term “incubation” is being tossed around again, indicating that Bungie is shifting gears away from Destiny 2 to explore new game ideas. While Marathon has successfully launched and is gaining positive reviews, its sales figures haven’t quite lived up to expectations, prompting the studio to introduce more casual PvE gameplay in future updates to attract a broader audience.

As fans await more details, I’ve reached out to Bungie for any comments regarding their plans post-Destiny 2. For now, it seems like we’ll be keeping our eyes on Marathon and hoping for some exciting new announcements down the line!