Summary
- Destiny 3 cancelation rumors have been debunked, with a new report saying the game wasn't in development.
- According to a report, a spinoff was axed instead.
- Bungie focuses on Destiny despite layoffs and commits to expanding Destiny 2.
An insider has debunked recent Destiny 3 cancelation rumors by revealing that the game wasn't even in development. Destiny 3 was the highly-awaited rumored sequel to 2017's online FPS title, Destiny 2.
On July 31, mass layoffs rocked Destiny developer Bungie once again, for the second time in less than a year. Following these job cuts, rumors were afloat that the move had led to the cancelation of Destiny 2's successor, believed to be the project codenamed "Payback." However, a new report reveals that the canceled game may not have exactly been the Destiny game that fans feared it was.
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On Twitter, industry insider Jason Schreier wrote that Destiny 3 wasn't the game that was canceled because it was "never in development" in the first place. He clarified that Payback, the game that got the ax, was actually a spinoff game set in the Destiny universe and not a direct sequel to Destiny 2. Schreier also noted that the studio had only done "very early work" on the spinoff title. Moreover, while replying to a comment, he confirmed that the project was canceled "a while" before the layoffs took place.
Bungie Not Developing Destiny 3 But Still Focused on the Franchise
Bungie Chairman and CEO Pete Parsons's blog post, in which he announced the layoffs, also solidified the studio's focus on Destiny. Although Destiny 3 may not be in the works right now, Parsons confirmed that Destiny is still one of the priorities for the studio. He stated that Bungie devs will put its efforts "entirely" on Destiny and the Marathon reboot going into the future. In the same letter, he also said that "over 850" employees are currently looking after these two projects.
The latest round of layoffs is the second time in a short span that Bungie has decided to shrink its workforce after the job cuts in October 2023. Notably, the company has conducted mass layoffs twice since the takeover by Sony in 2022. In particular, the second layoff wave is surprising because of the success the American developer experienced with the launch of Destiny 2's newest DLC, The Final Shape.
While the most recent development at Bungie is undoubtedly worrying, the studio's outspoken commitment to Destiny and Marathon could be seen as a promising sign. Even if fans have to wait longer for Destiny 3, they can seemingly rest assured that the developer will continue to pour its resources into expanding Destiny 2 and will keep churning out worthwhile content for the open-world looter-shooter game.
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Dive into the world of Destiny 2 to explore the mysteries of the solar system and experience responsive first-person shooter combat. Unlock powerful elemental abilities and collect unique gear to customize your Guardian's look and playstyle. Enjoy Destiny 2’s cinematic story, challenging co-op missions, and a variety of PvP modes alone or with friends. Download for free today and write your legend in the stars.
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You are a Guardian, defender of the Last City of humanity in a solar system under siege by infamous villains. Look to the stars and stand against the darkness. Your legend begins now.
Guardian Classes
Choose from the armored Titan, mystic Warlock, or swift Hunter.
- Expansions
- Destiny 2: Forsaken, Destiny 2: Shadowkeep, Destiny 2: Beyond Light, Destiny 2: The Witch Queen, Destiny 2: Lightfall
- Number of Players
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- Platform(s)
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- Genre(s)
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