Hundreds of Thousands Sign Petition Calling for Destiny 3
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Key Points:
- Bungie announced the final update for Destiny 2 will be in June 2024, signaling the end of the Destiny era that began in 2014, amid concerns over Bungie's future and recent layoffs.
- An online petition urging Sony to approve Destiny 3 development has garnered over 120,000 signatures, reflecting strong fan demand for new content in the franchise.
- Despite fan enthusiasm, Bloomberg reports that Destiny 3 is not currently in development, with Bungie facing significant layoffs and focusing on other projects like Marathon.
- High production costs for triple-A games, often exceeding $200 million, and the current challenging video game market make it unlikely Sony will invest heavily in Destiny 3.
- Sony continues to support Bungie's Marathon with new content, but Destiny 3 may remain unrealized, leading fans to bid farewell to the Destiny series.