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Destiny 2 Delayed Again as Bungie Promises Massive Loot Overhaul
games8 days ago

Destiny 2 Delayed Again as Bungie Promises Massive Loot Overhaul

Destiny 2’s mid-expansion Shadow and Order has been pushed back three months to June 9, 2026, as Bungie undertakes large revisions to address months of player feedback and add sizable quality-of-life updates, including a major loot/progression overhaul (expanded Tiered Gear to all Raids/Dungeons, weapon upgrading, Pantheon 2.0, and more). The delay comes amid a bleak year for the game, with a low concurrent PC player count and an absent public roadmap, fueling concerns about Destiny 2’s health and sparking talk of Bungie shifting attention toward Marathon.

Rethinking Live-Service Skepticism as Highguard Launches
technology26 days ago

Rethinking Live-Service Skepticism as Highguard Launches

Eurogamer’s feature argues that the industry is too quick to condemn live-service games, highlighting players’ and developers’ nuances: some titles succeed with player-focused design (examples like Warframe and Helldivers 2) while others lean into predatory monetization. Highguard’s launch intensifies the debate about whether criticism is fair or merely cynical, urging readers to give new live-service games a fair chance amid economic pressures and media-driven outrage.

Sony's Investment in Bungie Falls Short as Destiny 2 Underperforms
business3 months ago

Sony's Investment in Bungie Falls Short as Destiny 2 Underperforms

Sony has expressed disappointment with Destiny 2's sales and user engagement, leading to a $204 million impairment on Bungie's intangible assets, reflecting the game's underperformance since Sony's acquisition of Bungie in 2022. Despite some successes, the company is under pressure to improve Bungie's performance and has taken a more hands-on approach, especially as Bungie faces challenges with upcoming projects like Marathon.