The Destiny 2 community management team has addressed concerns from fans that the game could be abandoned after the release of the Final Shape DLC in 2024. These concerns have some validity, as Destiny is concluding its Light and Dark story and Bungie is working on a new live-service game called Marathon. To ensure Marathon functions smoothly, Bungie will need to allocate a significant number of developers. The Destiny community has expressed unease about the potential decline of the franchise, despite the developer's assurance that this will not happen.
Bungie has focused solely on Destiny 2 for a significant amount of time, leading fans to express concern about future developments. Community members recently pondered the scenario in which Destiny 2 winds down and Bungie's upcoming game, Marathon, proves to be unsuccessful. Responding to these concerns, the Destiny community management team assured that they have no plans of abandoning Destiny, and will continue to provide support for both Destiny and Marathon going forward.
However, it is evident from the rebranding of the official Destiny blog that significant changes are on the horizon. The game's community managers acknowledge this, stating that if the market demands something different or more, they will make adjustments accordingly. What is particularly interesting is their acknowledgement that some players may argue that Bungie's current support model for Destiny is insufficient, but the studio is committed to improving.
Following the failure of the Lightfall DLC to meet the success of the Witch Queen expansion, the Destiny 2 community has expressed dissatisfaction with Bungie's approach to the IP. This discontent has resulted in a higher level of uncertainty surrounding the future of Destiny than would have typically been anticipated. While some may believe that Bungie has been struggling recently, disregarding their prized franchise would likely be a significant error.
It will be intriguing to observe how Bungie manages multiple concurrent franchises. Leaked information about Marathon suggests it will offer a reasonably intense PvPvE experience, targeting a different niche than Destiny. It is natural to expect some difficulties during this transition, and while skepticism is understandable, it is highly likely that Bungie will put forth every effort to maintain the popularity of Destiny 2.
Destiny 2 is available on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
