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1 Out of 6 Bungie Games Quietly Survived, and It's Not Destiny 3
Bungie's challenges are mounting as only one game from its lineup survives amid recent layoffs and the cessation of updates to Destiny 2. While Marathon remains active, its player base is dwindling, and Project Gummy Bears is the only game to continue development under Sony's guidance. The uncertainty surrounding Bungie’s future casts a shadow over its live-service strategy following its acquisition by Sony.
MonitorConfidence: HighShort term horizonReputational risk: High
Published 23 Aug 2026, 14:00 UTC3 min read
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Summary
TL;DR
- Bungie is laying off staff, citing Destiny 2 as a contributing factor.
- Only Project Gummy Bears survives among Bungie's six planned games.
- Destiny 2 has officially entered maintenance mode with no new content planned.
- Marathon is at risk due to declining player numbers despite corporate backing.
- Sony's acquisition of Bungie faces scrutiny amid project discontinuations.
Interesting facts
- Destiny 3 was never in active development at Bungie.
- Over 400,000 signatures were collected for a Destiny 3 petition despite its cancellation.
- Sony's reluctance to invest in Destiny 3 is tied to high financial risks.