Destiny 2 Fans Plan Mass Protest to 'Crash the Servers' and Beat Marathon's All-Time Player Record
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Key Points:
- Destiny 2 fans plan to "crash the servers" on June 9, the date of the game's final content update, to show continued interest in the franchise after Bungie announced it will end support for Destiny 2.
- Bungie is shifting focus to its newer game, Marathon, which has underperformed in sales, and no Destiny sequel is currently in development amid reports of significant layoffs.
- Fans are rallying on social media and Reddit to return for one last play session, expressing disappointment and hoping to send a message to Sony that Destiny remains valuable.
- Sony plans to add Destiny 2 to its PlayStation Plus Extra and Premier tiers on June 9, coinciding with the game's final update, though some earlier expansions will remain paywalled.
- The Destiny community is divided, with many expressing frustration over Bungie's decision, leaving negative reviews on Marathon's Steam page, while a petition for Destiny 3 has gathered over 265,000 signatures.