The final update for Destiny 2 sent player numbers spiking on Steam — roughly 160k at once — and the title climbed back into the platform’s top ranks. That surge reignited pleas for a follow-up: D3 became a frequent demand across feeds and streams, and viewers during Summer Game Fest (SGF) were no exception.
Fans poured messages into social channels; some treated the replayed interest as proof the franchise still matters. Yet Paul Tassi reports that inside Bungie the mood hasn’t shifted. Sources say the spike didn’t nudge leadership’s roadmap, and post-update support for D2 (i.e., ongoing content and staffing) could be dialed back. There are also whisperings of fresh layoffs and a smaller crew staying on the game.
Right now, the studio’s energy appears aimed at Marathon. Rumors about Marathon suggest it’s underperforming versus expectations — metrics trailing D2 despite ad pushes and free promos — so it’s not an obvious win that would free resources for a new numbered entry.
Bottom line for fans: don’t expect a D3 announcement anytime soon.