On June 9, 2026, Bungie will release the final content update for its online shooter, Destiny 2, marking a significant transition for the franchise. The studio announced this decision on Thursday, stating that it aims to ensure the game remains playable after the last update.
Following this announcement, reports surfaced from Bloomberg indicating that Bungie may implement substantial layoffs as part of its restructuring. Allegedly, the company lacks a solid plan for its next major project, focusing instead on supporting the recently launched Marathon, which has fallen short of sales expectations.
These developments come amid broader cost-cutting measures by Bungie's parent company, Sony, which has included shutting down its subsidiary Bluepoint Games earlier this year. Speculation regarding Bungie’s future intensifies, suggesting potential closure or significant organizational changes.
Founded in 1991, Bungie originally gained fame for developing the Halo franchise before branching out independently in 2007. Destiny 2, which launched in 2017, is set in a futuristic world where players, known as Guardians, battle alien forces in a narrative of cosmic conflict.