Destiny 2 is getting its final update in June, and the team reportedly face "significant" layoffs as soon as it's out the door

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Bungie has announced that the final update for Destiny 2 will be released on June 9, 2026, marking the end of the game's live service. Following this update, the studio is expected to face significant layoffs as they shift focus to new projects. While Destiny 2 will remain playable, no new content will be added after the final update.

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▪The final update, titled Monument of Triumph, will include content from the entire lifespan of Destiny 2.
▪Bungie has faced multiple rounds of layoffs since being acquired by Sony in 2022, with significant cuts expected after the final update.
▪Despite the layoffs, Bungie managed to conclude the main storylines of Destiny 2 with the recent expansion, The Final Shape.

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Home News Destiny 2 Destiny 2 is getting its final update in June, and the team reportedly face "significant" layoffs as soon as it's out the door Live service no more Image credit: Sony / Bungie <img alt="Julian Benson avatar" src="https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/julian-benson-rps-headshot.jpg?width=2048&height=2048&fit=bounds&quality=85&format=jpg&auto=webp" style="aspect-ratio: 1" width="2688" height="1512" > News by Julian Benson Editorial Director Published on May 22, 2026 Follow Destiny 2 Bungie have announced that they are putting together the final update for Destiny 2, bringing to an end the live service shooters 12-year run. The game itself will continue to exist for players to replay the content that already exists but nothing new will be added.

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