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Is Destiny 2 dead? Well, that depends on how you define “dead,” but if we’re talking about getting updates: yes, Destiny 2 is dead. The game’s final major update, Monument of Triumph, is scheduled to go live on June 9, bringing a constellation of fan requests. While the game has reached the end of its live-service life, it’s far from abandoned. Even in its darkest hours, D2 still had its share of players. If anything, Monument of Triumph giving it a dignified ending may bring back a lot of the lapsed guardians who were unhappy with Bungie’s handling of the title, especially after The Edge of F

Destiny 2 is not shutting down once Monument of Triumph lands, Bungie confirmed. This is hardly a surprise, considering the studio still keeps servers running for the 10-year-old, last-gen-exclusive Destiny. “Though active development may be concluding, we will ensure that Destiny 2 remains playable, just as the original Destiny is today,” the blog post reads. “Many changes in this final update will aim to ensure that Destiny 2 is a welcoming place for players to return to.” Essentially, with Monument of Triumph, Bungie aims to “freeze” Destiny 2 in a good spot, prioritizing the Director over

You can still play Destiny 2 long after its final patch, and the game will likely be in a much better state after that. Monument of Triumph is bringing a litany of gifts, including more free cosmetics, as a last love letter from the developers. In fact, keep your eyes peeled for an all-encompassing collection containing “all Destiny 2 content packs” once the update lands, according to Bungie. Dungeon keys are included, so anyone can jump in and experience everything the final version of D2 has to offer. What has been removed, however, is likely not coming back. For better or worse, Destiny 2 h

Bungie’s official narrative is that it’s pushing D2‘s last patch to kick off a “new beginning” for a studio looking to “begin work incubating [its] next games.” “While our love for Destiny 2 has not changed, it has become clear that after The Final Shape, we have reached the time for our shared worlds, and Destiny, to live beyond Destiny 2,” the statement reads. The huge decision comes under the direction of CEO Justin Truman, who stepped in after controversial CEO Pete Parsons retired last August. That said, Destiny 2 was bleeding players after The Edge of Fate, with sentiment toward Bungie’s