Working on Destiny 2 has been the absolute highlight of my career. I'm so proud of what this team has done, and just know that we really put our hearts and souls into what is launching tomorrow.
Thank you for everything, and see you starside Guardians.
Can I just... word vomit for a second? Sorry (but thank you)
With Destiny 2's final update coming up, it's bittersweet. I see the community mourning, the same mourning I did after the layoffs. For personal reasons, the game ended that day because every time (and lord did I try so many times) I booted it up, I'd have a panic attack.
I served overseas, was not diagnosed with PTSD. I was diagnosed with PTSD after Bungie and every time I heard that music, that wonderfully godlike music, it would throw me into fight or flight. So I had no choice but to say bye to the game and legit - as corny as this sounds - it took A LONG time to make peace with that because Destiny has always been my comfort game. Game Informer readers that know my work from back then know exactly what I'm talking about.
To watch the community struggle with those same feelings for different reasons, it just reaffirms for me what I've always said: Bungie fans are some of the most magical humans. The community that has been built around such a special game is equally as special. Like all families, there are some ... oddballs. Fights, petty shit. But at the end of the day, it's still a family.
As somebody that is just now jumping back in to celebrate with you all on June 9th, I just want you to know that the game is still up, your memories are yours to cherish, and YOU are what keeps the community alive. Just ask Mass Effect fans lol, the community doesn't need a game to keep it together, that's what brought us all together. But Bungie cooks and I'm excited to see what the studio does under (hopefully) better leadership. I hope you give the devs a chance to experiment with the unknown and create yet another amazing experience for us to enjoy. Remember, Destiny was a new IP at one point. So was Halo. New doesn't mean bad, it means adventure.
I wrote about Destiny long before I joined the studio, I made videos about Destiny, I wrote fan-fic about Destiny, I did VOs for personal Destiny-related projects. Nothing will take those memories and I hope you cherish the memories this studio has helped facilitate forever.
Crying, but in the best way. You didn't just become legend, you fuckin' showed what it means to be a legend and you did it all with the kindest of hearts. Proud to be a part of this community.
At its best, content was a machine to create memories and friendships. No new content stings.
This pain is about losing a place where so many memories were made. It stings not because of what it was, but the realization of what it won't be.
With over 4000 hours in Destiny, it was my life before and during my time at Bungie. It was the game Chew and I played hiding away from people at our wedding, made lifelong friends, and got to work alongside some real incredible people that made the tougher parts of the job completely worth it.
Thank you for the memories and for the gifts I’ll cherish for a lifetime 🫶
(Titan for life)
I remember when Lance passed away I logged in to the Tower and found a horde of guardians kneeling by Zavala, others saluting. It was like that from server to server. What a fucking marvelous community.
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For almost twelve years, we have had the joy and honor to explore the Destiny universe with you all. Through all the ups and downs, surprises and triumphs, building Destiny alongside our players has been a monumental privilege. While our love for Destiny 2 has not changed, it has become clear that after The Final Shape, we have reached the time for our shared worlds, and Destiny, to live beyond Destiny 2.
As our focus turns towards a new beginning for Bungie, we will begin work incubating our next games. To that end, on June 9, 2026, we will release the final live-service content update for Destiny 2 to begin that new journey as a studio.
Though active development may be concluding, we will ensure that Destiny 2 remains playable, just as the original Destiny is today. Many changes in this final update will aim to ensure that Destiny 2 is a welcoming place for players to return to.
We’re proud of Destiny 2, the places it took us, and the legacy it has created. Because of you all, our universe is vast, built on years of shared stories, adventures, and victories. From the Cosmodrome to the Pale Heart to the Lawless Frontier, we have forged life-long memories and friendships with you all.
We are incredibly grateful to everyone who made that journey with us.
From the deepest part of our hearts, thank you, and we'll see you in the stars.
The Rust Belt is full of dangers; Big or small, never underestimate the ARC.
Arm yourself with information and you might just make it home... ARC Raiders launches October 30
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In our first Dev Log, our Creative Director, Ken Levine, shares what we've been working on and we reveal the official #JudasGame key art.
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@Epyonzilla@DestinyBulletn Absolutely! That live event was a testament to the incredible talent at Bungie in 2020.
The developers, engineering team, and artists deserve immense praise for creating such a memorable experience.
38. Didn’t think I’d make it this far, a lot of days I wish I didn’t. Some days I’m glad I did.
Ngl, I hate my birthday. It’s a day I feel extreme guilt and anxiety. I’m sure there’s a lot to unpack there but I’m tired of unpacking so for today, I’m going to go to work, play games, and pretend it’s just a normal Thursday 🫶