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End after 10 years: One of the world's most popular video games is shutting down
The renowned studio Bungie is officially ending work on the famous shooter Destiny 2 after nearly ten years of its existence. The last free content package arrives on June 9 this year, after which the game will no longer receive any new additions. The authors have openly admitted that what was once one of the most popular video games is in constant decline and that they have nothing more to offer their loyal audience.
TL;DR
- Bungie is officially ending development on Destiny 2 after nearly a decade.
- The final free content update will be released on June 9.
- The studio admits Destiny 2 is in decline and has nothing new to offer players.
- A previous major expansion's failure is cited as a primary reason for the shutdown.
- Sony, which acquired Bungie, faces an estimated $800 million loss due to the project's failure.
- Bungie will now focus all resources on their new game, Marathon.
- Marathon is currently in a testing phase with a small player base, and developers are creating new modes to attract players.