Bungie has revealed plans to stop active development of Destiny 2 and will be releasing the game’s final update on June 9 as it looks to working on new projects.
The studio noted that Destiny 2 will remain playable as is the case with the original game, but the upcoming Momentum of Triumph will be the final update for the shared-world shooter. This is an expanded offering that is set to “broaden” the celebration, with Legendary Marks returning and can be earned by completing game-wide Triumphs, granting access free armour ornaments, accessories, weapon engrams, and more.
Meanwhile, the Director has returned and all portal activities are still available via lists in the nodes at the bottom of the Director, which comes as a result of player feedback.
- A new Pantheon is coming as a permanent addition with a fresh slate of bosses to challenge and overcome.
- June 9: The first slate of bosses becomes available, with two activities each featuring a unique roster of bosses.
- June 13: What we’re calling the gauntlet, the full line-up of boss encounters in a single activity.
- June 16: Encounter rotations begin; players can attempt featured single boss encounters for rewards.
Raid and Dungeon Loot Updates
- All raid and dungeon weapons and armor have been revisited to bring them to modern standards, with full Tier parity, set bonuses, new perks, and more.
- Crafted weapons will have an upgrade path for Tiers 1-5, with more information coming in a future article.
- Weekly Featured Raids and Dungeons return, giving players additional opportunities for high-tiered rewards each week.
- We have all the details and specifics planned for an upcoming TWID.
Destinations: A trip down memory lane
- Destination weapons and armor have also been revisited to bring them to modern standards, with full Tier parity, set bonuses, new perks, and more.
- Some destinations will have Distortions, a new addition to bring more variety and a touch more challenge to your time planetside.
- Distortions also bring unique rewards to earn for participating, beyond your slate of destination drops.
Seasonal events are being retired, with a collection of weapon Rewards for Festival of the Lost, The Dawning, Guardian Games, and Solstice available to earn through engrams on a Monument of Triumph vendor. The Sparrow Racing League is making a comeback and will be a permanent addition, reopening tracks from the original Destiny experience, while a new, unique weapon set has been created that players can earn by competing in races.
Destiny 2 has been our home for many, many years. The unknown can sometimes feel wild, even a bit scary at times, but these opportunities to explore the future are invigorating. As we look ahead, our commitment remains the same: to make games we, and you, are excited to play.
From all of us here at Bungie, we cannot thank you enough for joining us on this journey throughout the Sol system. You’ll still find us starside for years to come.
[Source – Bungie]