The Internet Reacts To The End Of Bungie’s Sci-Fi MMO Destiny
Bungie's sci-fi MMO Destiny 2 is set to receive its final update in June, marking the end of an era for many players. The announcement has elicited a range of emotional reactions from the gaming community, with some expressing sadness and nostalgia. As the game concludes, speculation about the potential development of Destiny 3 has begun to circulate among fans.
- ▪Destiny 2 will receive its last update in June 2026.
- ▪Many players have expressed sadness and nostalgia over the game's conclusion.
- ▪Speculation about the development of Destiny 3 has emerged following the announcement.
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The Internet Reacts To The End Of Bungie’s Sci-Fi MMO Destiny Saying it's the end of an era feels like an understatement BungieDestiny 2Internet Reacts By Ethan Gach Published May 21, 2026 | Comments (0) | 𝕏 Copied! Bungie Destiny 2 will get its final update in June, closing out the latest chapter in Bungie’s long-running sci-fi MMO. For players who have been playing since the original Destiny came to PlayStation 4 and Xbox One back in 2014, it’s hard to believe. Everything ends eventually, but Destiny 2‘s end feels like it came earlier than it needed to. Many Guardians ended their journeys when Bungie switched from Destiny 1 to Destiny 2 in 2017. Another wave of players were left behind amid the loot shooter’s various stumbles over the ensuing years.
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