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When the news broke that Destiny 2 would be receiving its final major update on June 9, I had to read the entire announcement several times before it sunk in. I've got thousands of hours in the game, resulting in thousands of fond memories, and it's easily the game I've committed most of my time to. Destiny 2 was always more about the people that I was playing with--it just so happened to have one of the best narratives I've ever experienced.
I feel like I know those characters. I've been with them through their trials and tribulations. I've rooted for them when they were faced with seemingly impossible scenarios. The thought of coming face-to-face with The Witness felt unfathomable to me in the early years and yet, as the day crept ever closer, I finally had hope that everything would work out. And it did. As a result, The Final Shape earned the first--and only--perfect review score of my career.
Hearing that Bungie would be ending active development on Destiny 2 caused a wave of sadness tinged with disbelief. I always figured the game would be there to jump into with my friends when the new expansions were released, or if we fancied poring several hours into the latest raid. It turns out, I'm far from alone in that.
Destiny 2 content creator Luckyy10p put together a petition online with the aim of showing Bungie's parent company, Sony, just how many people would be interested in Destiny 3. Forbes reported shortly after the announcement that Destiny 3 was considered, but the more likely solution would have been returning to one larger annual expansion, and renaming the game Destiny Infinity. At the moment, it seems neither option is in development. As it stands, there is no future for the Destiny franchise.
Speaking to GameSpot, Luckyy10p noted that the petition was created to demonstrate demand, and reminded players to "be realistic." He added, "Criticism and passion often go hand in hand. Some of the loudest critics of Destiny 2 over the years have also been some of its biggest supporters."
While it's obvious that decisions of this scale involve millions of dollars in development costs, Luckyy10p hopes that the popularity of the petition will cause executives to seriously discuss the future of Destiny.
"A petition by itself does not green-light a game," he said, "It can show executives and decision makers that there is still a passionate audience that wants more Destiny. It becomes one piece of evidence among many that people still care deeply about the franchise."
That petition, at the time of writing, stands at more than 330,000 verified signatures, and doesn't show any sign of slowing down. "I'm genuinely curious to see how high the number will be by June 9, but we'll continue rallying the community long after that date. New players will be trying Destiny 2 for the first time, existing players will be revisiting old memories, and fans will continue showing that they care about this universe."
In terms of what the future could potentially look like for Destiny, Luckyy10p said, "The biggest thing Bungie needs to do is provide clarity and a long-term vision. Many players feel the game would have benefited from more transparency about where things were headed over the last few years. When people invest thousands of hours into a franchise, they naturally want to understand what the future looks like."
After winning Best Community Support at The Game Awards in 2019, Bungie seemed to lose its bond with the community. Following multiple rounds of layoffs, and a shift towards less transparent communication, players no longer felt connected to the game or the people making it. "Recently, we're starting to see Bungie move back in that direction ... Increased communication, developer conversations, and willingness to engage with feedback have gotten fans more excited than I've seen them since The Final Shape," Luckyy10p noted. "If Bungie and Sony can present a compelling vision for what's next, whether that's Destiny 3 or another major project within the universe, I think players would be willing to come back and support it."
Luckyy10p is far from the only creator urging Sony and Bungie to consider Destiny 3, though. Fellow content creator Aztecross has always been one of the most vocal supporters, and critics, of the game. In a recent YouTube video of his, titled 'We've Got to be Loud," he said, "I'm thinking tomorrow during the Sony livestream, there's going to be so much spamming they're going to put [the chat] in emote-only mode. If they put it in emote-only mode, we've got an answer to that. We've got to light this shit up." Aztecross has created an emote, available to subscribers of his Twitch channel, that features the words "We Want," above the Destiny logo with a 3.
"I want every time Sony looks over there, to be like, 'What the fuck is going on right now?'" Cross is referring to the upcoming Sony State of Play livestream which is taking place as part of Summer Game Fest's week of showcases, where all of the biggest developers and studios feature announcements around new games, updates, and trailers.
The outpouring of support has led to a hashtag on X, #WeWantDestiny3, being used widely among the community. At the same time, Destiny 2 voice actors are posting videos to show their support for the future of the franchise, and sharing their fond memories with fans.
First, Crow's voice actor, Brandon O'Neill, sent a video message to fans saying, "Good evening Guardians, this is the Crow. I know that over the years we have asked you time and time again to lay your lives on the line for the Vanguard, for the city, for hope. We're asking you one more time to gather together at the Tower on June 9 for one final update in Destiny 2. From the Vanguard, officially you are charged to meet us there and make magic happen one more time. On a personal note, the actor Brandon O'Neill wants to thank you for all of the years that you have supported me and supported my journey as Uldren and Crow. Maybe as a little extra, if you're posting about Destiny 2 in any way, how about a little #WeWantDestiny3. I wouldn't mind the employment. I hope to see you starside. All the best, Guardians."
That was followed by The Drifter's voice actor Todd Haberkorn sending an "intercepted message" to players. Beginning with his trademark, "Alright, alright, alright, let's see what we've got," before he goes on to explain that "We're all part of history," and mentions the players, the actors, writers, directors, mo-cap actors, designers, developers, and "hell, even the security guys at the front desk who won't let me in unless I fill in the digital sign-in every single time are all vital to the game's history."
"You took the time to illuminate how important this game is," he says. "Echoing the sentiments that so many of my fellow castmates have already stated, it has been an honor and a true privilege to help weave some of the narrative threads into this quilt that we all use to keep warm when we want to enjoy some video game soup on a chilly day." Haberkorn mentions that it's been a "dream and a half" to watch The Drifter's journey. "I don't know what the next intergalactic journey will be but I have to hope that the stars have something sparkly up their sleeves."
Eris Morn's voice actor Morla Gorrondona addressed the community in character as, "My Guardians, my Acolytes, my friends," and wondered how she might express herself after everything that has been achieved. After recapping the events of Destiny 2 and Eris's journey throughout it, she expressed gratitude to players. "Think now of love. The love between you and your Ghost. The love between you and your Fireteam. And the love I have for all of you. Hold fast, and it will never diminish. Remember our time together and be glad. Thank you, Guardians."
Out of character, she paid homage to an "incredible" 12 years. "It is impossible to overstate what these 12 years have meant to me, so I want to say clearly and directly to you, my fellow Guardians, you have changed my life.
Joshua David King, the voice of Oryx, The Taken King said that he had "Just learned of the final update for Destiny 2," and took a moment to thank everyone for their support.
"When I was first booked and cast as Oryx I didn't know much about Destiny, but when I learned about the Hive, and I learned about how story-rich and lore-rich and how amazing the world of this game was I fell in love. Instantly, Oryx became a role that I knew I would always hold very near and dear to my heart. Thank you for accepting me with such open arms. I'll see you all on the other side." Breaking into the character of Oryx he added, "At least the stars will remember the shape I gave them."
Finally, Savathun, The Witch Queen's voice actor Debra Wilson posted a video for players. "Look at all of you, all of you Guardians mine. To all you Hunters, to all you Warlocks, and to all you Titans, all things must come to an end." She remains in character as Savathun throughout, saying that she's "fed up" of looking at Guardians, but to not be "maudlin" about it. "It means you have a life. Go, live it," she added. Mocking the modernity of "real life" she adds that she knows there is love, "Because all you Guardians love to hate me!"
Alongside the heartfelt messages from voice actors, Destiny 2 community manager Dylan Gafner, known more commonly to Destiny 2 players as dmg04, has been posting some pretty cryptic messages on X.
"Guardians make their own fate," is a regularly used phrase in the Destiny universe, but under the current circumstances it seems to suggest that players have more of a say in the future of the franchise than they might believe. Shortly preceding that post, he said, "Do not go gentle into that good night." While this is a quote from a poem featured in the film Interstellar, Aztecross interpreted this as asking the community not to be quiet, adding, "We do not want Destiny, like Bloodborne and all of these other IPs that Sony owns, to just sit there forever."
"Let's just do what we can," Aztecross added. "Playing on June 9 is going to be a big part of it. I think the other part of it is ... the Sony State of Play. I've been told ... that it's supposed to be a massive State of Play ... I will bet my left testicle that Destiny 3 is not going to be shown in that State of Play." Cross added that he wants his community to try "in a loving way" to apply pressure to get another game in the Destiny universe.
That point is vital, as it's important to note that harassment, hatred, or unfair statements have never equated to motivating developers, executives, or decision-makers to overturn a decision. And, despite the social media presence, petitions, and loud voices, the decision to end active development on Destiny 2 will not be overturned. But support for the team, support for the franchise, and support for fellow players will resound long after the final Destiny 2 update hits. I'll be in the Tower on June 9 to reminisce with my Fireteam and show my thanks for the wonder that Bungie created. Will you?
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