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After layoffs, rumors of Destiny 2’s yearly revenue targets falling by 45 percent and pre-orders for The Final Shape tracking below expectations, Bungie has issued a statement. Called “Our Path Forward,” it said, “This has been one of the most difficult weeks in our studio’s history, as we’ve parted ways with people we respect and admire.

After a week that's seen significant layoffs at Bungie, as well as reports of a delay for Destiny 2's The Final Shape expansion, the studio has told players «we know we have lost a lot of your trust» and promised to reveal plans to «take us all out of this Darkness and into the Light.»

More than six years on from launch, Destiny 2 seems to have hit an all-time low. Recent reports have suggested that the game has seen a sharp decline in engagement and popularity since the launch of its Lightfall expansion, with the game’s underperformance having contributed to layoffs at Bungie that have reportedly seen about 100 employees losing their jobs.

2023 may have been a great year for games, but it’s been a tumultuous year for the games industry. An astonishing number of studios have been hit with layoffs over the last few months, and recently, it was confirmed that Destiny 2 developer Bungie had joined that list, amidst delays to both Destiny 2: The Final Shape and Marathon.

Bungie has been hit with layoffs, with the studio reportedly having cut around 100 jobs, accounting for nearly 8% of its total workforce. Now, new reports have shed further light on the layoffs, revealing that, as it turns out, the underperformance of Destiny 2 is primarily responsible for the cuts.

After the news that Bungie laid off staffers hit earlier this week, new information has come out explaining exactly why this happened and the extent of the layoffs. This is amid reports that the sales targets at Bungie were 45% below expectations for the year.

Following a report by Bloomberg’s Jason Schreier about layoffs at Destiny 2 developer Bungie, CEO Peter Parsons has tweeted and confirmed the same. “Today is a sad day at Bungie as we say goodbye to colleagues who have all made a significant impact on our studio.

Destiny 2 maker Bungie is among the latest video game studios to be hit with layoffs. First reported by Bloomberg, the downsizing is part of a wide restructuring across Sony Interactive Entertainment, with no official numbers available yet. Based on social media posts from affected workers, the communications, social media, and publishing departments at the studio were hit the hardest. Sony acquired Bungie in January 2022 in a $3.6 billion (about Rs. 29,973 crore) deal, enabling them to function independently and push forward the former's plans for more live-service games. The studio is also delaying its upcoming titles — a Destiny 2 expansion called The Final Shape and a reboot of Marathon, Bungie's first-person shooter title from 1994.

Bungie is the latest PlayStation studio to be hit with layoffs.

Destiny 2 The Final Shape has been touted as the finale of the light versus dark saga that has been raging on within the world since the inception of the game.

2023 has seen a worrying amount of developers and publishers in the games industry being hit with layoffs, and Bungie now seems to have joined that ever-increasing list. In a report published by Bloomberg’s Jason Schreier, it’s been stated that the company – which was acquired by Sony last year in a deal worth $3.6 billion – has let go an undisclosed number of its employees.

Bungie has laid off some of its staff, according to a report by Bloomberg, as well as multiple now former Bungie developers on Twitter this morning. Additionally, the Sony-owned studio has pushed back the release of its next Destiny 2 expansion and the target window for its upcoming game, Marathon.

Xur has returned in Bungie’s Destiny 2, carrying a few desirable wares. Nevertheless, he’s in the Tower Hangar until the weekly reset and may be worth checking out for new players. This week’s Exotic weapon is the Heavy Arc grenade launcher, The Prospector.

Here's where you can find Xur this weekend and what the Agent of the Nine has for sale.

No more «hang on fellas I just need to head to the Tower quick» from Season 23.

This week, Bungie has given us more details on the Thorn Catalyst, as well as an upcoming buff for glaives, and an Osteo Striga nerf.

Long-time vendor Xur is back in Bungie’s Destiny 2, hanging out in the European Dead Zone on Earth till the next weekly reset. This week’s Exotic weapon is Arbalest, a Kinetic linear fusion rifle for the Primary weapon slot.

Here's where you can find Xur this weekend and what the Agent of the Nine has for sale.

The Buzzard is an excellent Legendary Kinetic Sidearm in that initially returned in Season of Defiance. This weapon has an Adaptive Frame, meaning the gun has a well-rounded grip. Additionally, this archetype is reliable and sturdy. Sidearms perform well in both PvE and PvP content. This is due to their lightweight design and quick-firing speed. The Buzzard comes with some great Perks for any game mode.

Looter shooters offer the perfect mix of loot-based progression that you would typically find in ARPGs and combine it with modern FPS combat. There are plenty of great looter shooters out there that you can experience both offline and online and if you are looking to jump into one right now, here are our top recommendations.

Strand-wielding Titans are almost invincible thanks to this new Fragment in Destiny 2.

Here's the best and quickest way to farm for Spectral Pages during Destiny 2's Festival of the Lost.

Destiny 2: Season of the Witch has come to an end, and it might be the season that somewhat redeems the Lightfall era’s mediocre start. We are just months away from experiencing the Final Shape, and Season 22 was by far one of the strongest seasons Bungie has produced in recent memory. While the season might not be perfect, and there are still plenty of issues that the game needs to address, it was a step in the right direction. We will go over some of the biggest takeaways from Season of the Witch.

If you’ve been hesitant to start a new class in Destiny 2 because the grind to get all their Exotics is too daunting, the Destiny 2: Festival of the Lost event is the perfect time to start. In Destiny 2: Festival of the Lost, there is a new mechanic called Eerie Engrams and Hocus Focusing, both of which make the hunt for Exotics much easier.

Festival of the Lost returns on October 17 and has some ghoulish new treats in store for Guardians.

Xur has returned in Bungie’s Destiny 2, staking out his usual spot in the Arcadian Valley on Nessus till the weekly reset. This week’s Exotic weapon is Lord of Wolves, a Solar Energy shotgun with a burst fire. It can shoot in full auto with an increased fire rate as its alternate action.

Tis the season to be spooky, meaning Festival of the Lost is returning to Bungie’s Destiny 2. Starting this week, players can don masks and complete Haunted Sectors. The latest “This Week in Destiny” revealed that Legend Haunted Sectors will debut this year and have a higher chance to drop the new Eerie Engrams.

Here's where you can find Xur this weekend and what the Agent of the Nine has for sale.

The Loaded Question Legendary Fusion Rifle is a Vanguard Nightfall weapon in that was initially introduced in Season of the Forge. This weapon archetype is ideal for mid-range fights but can be used similarly to a Shotgun. Due to the charge time required to fire a Fusion Rifle, close-quarter combat requires some extra planning. This is even more evident with the Loaded Question because this weapon has a High-Impact Frame archetype. These Fusion Rifles have slow firing and high damage. They are also more accurate when stationary, moving slowly, and aiming down sights.

The released for challenges ambitious Guardians with Altars of Summoning event rituals to complete in reverence to the new Hive god of Vengeance, Eris Morn. Three players can approach this seasonal content in fast-paced arenas of various difficulties. Many rare rewards are available for those who take on these Altars more than once, from unique Engrams to even a powerful weapon.

The story of the latest Destiny 2 season brings us toward the culmination of story ideas we've been waiting years to see completed.

Here's where you can find Xur this weekend and what the Agent of the Nine has for sale.

The conclusion of the Season of the Witch's story could be setting up one of Destiny 2's upcoming Episodes.

Season of the Witch is still ongoing in Destiny 2, but Bungie is already prepping for Season 23. The recent “This Week in Destiny“ confirmed that Gunsmith Focusing would be added, allowing players to focus on specific Foundry weapons.

Xur, everyone’s favorite vendor, has returned in Destiny 2, currently visiting the European Dead Zone on Earth until the weekly reset. He’s carrying the Exotic fusion rifle Telesto, whose bolts explode after a short delay and deal Void damage.

After detailing the new Supers and Light Subclasses coming in Destiny 2: The Final Shape, Bungie has released three new preview videos showcasing them in action. Check out the Hunter’s Storm’s Edge, the Titan’s Twilight Arsenal and the Warlock’s Song of Flame.

Starting in Season 23, Banshee-44 will let you chase that dream roll for select foundry weapons.

The Warden's Law is a Legendary Hand Cannon reintroduced in season 22 of . This weapon archetype is fantastic in both PvP and PvE content. The Warden's Law is the first Legendary Hand Cannon to be given the new Heavy Burst subcategory in the game. The weapon fires a hard-hitting, two-round burst. This offers a fun aspect that cannot be found with other Legendary Hand Cannons.

Here's where you'll be playing and what new guns you can snag in Destiny 2's Trials of Osiris.

Have you considered Thorn for your loadout lately?

Bungie has revealed more details about Destiny 2‘s upcoming expansion, The Final Shape. This time around, the studio has provided details about three new Light subclass Supers and Aspects that will be making their way into the game with the release of Destiny 2: The Final Shape. Each class in Destiny 2—Titan, Hunter and Warlock—is getting a new Super.

After a chaotic week, things are back to normal in Destiny.

Hunter's Remembrance is a new Exotic quest in Season of the Witch. This will allow Guardians to earn the Exotic Bow Wish-Ender. The previous method introduced in the expansion was removed upon the release of. Wish-Ender is a fantastic Exotic Bow that sits in the Kinetic slot. This weapon has built-in Anti-Barrier capabilities and can over-penetrate multiple targets. Wish-Ender is a great weapon that any Guardian should have as an option for high-level activities.

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Exotic and Legendary vendor Xur has returned to Bungie’s Destiny 2, hanging out in the Arcadian Valley on Nessus until the next weekly reset. He’s selling Crimson, the Exotic hand cannon which went on sale two weeks prior, for 29 Legendary Shards. It’s a good time to pick it up, though several other weapons outclass it in PvE and PvP.

Here's where you can find Xur this weekend and what the Agent of the Nine has for sale.

Bungie’s Destiny 2 has received a new update, providing various fixes and changes. However, it also adds a heavily requested feature. Whenever you win a match in Trials of Osiris, there’s now a “high chance” to receive a non-Adept Trials weapon. This should go a long way to make the experience more rewarding for some players.

The reprised Crota's End raid in Challenge Mode boasted Destiny 2's lowest first-day clearance rate in four years.

AmidStarfield’s early access release, another sci-fi title has seen the return of its “favorite” vendor. Xur is available in Bungie’s Destiny 2, hanging out in the EDZ before the weekly reset. He’s carrying some interesting Exotics, including the Prometheus Lens.

Here's where you can find Xur this weekend and what the Agent of the Nine has for sale.

Expect weapons to be more than just DPS machines when The Final Shape expansion launches in 2024.

Here's how challenges work and what's asked of you during Destiny 2's Season of the Witch.

Exotic and Legendary vendor Xur is available in Bungie’s Destiny 2, hanging out in the Tower Hangar till the weekly reset. This week, he has the Exotic hand cannon Crimson for 29 Legendary Shards.

Pre-order bonuses are a point of contention among gamers, no matter the title. Ultimately, extras like this feed off players’ ‘FOMO’ as if a product is digital; it’s not like stocks can run out. Bungie has locked the shiny new Tessellation Exotic Fusion Rifle behind a pre-order of the Final Shape DLC for Destiny 2. Unfortunately for Bungie, Guardians are a clever bunch and have found a way to get around the DLC down payment. Here’s the scoop.

Bungie finally announced the next reprised raid coming to Destiny 2, starting next week…and it’s Crota’s End. Yes, many were expecting Wrath of the Machine from Rise of Iron, but at least this fits the Hive theme of Season of the Witch. Regardless, a new raid means a World First race with Contest Mode enabled.

The Season of the Witch is upon us in Destiny 2. The new season comes fresh off the heels of the Destiny Showcase event, which has the community happier than they have been in a long time. Unfortunately, the Season of the Witch also brought a new unintended threat with it. It’s not the Witness or a Hive bigshot. It’s the Warlock’s Strand Aspect.

Preorder bonuses include exotic items and a unique emote.

Here's how to unlock Season 22's Strand Aspect for your Destiny 2 classes.

The reprised raid will kick off with a World First race for Destiny 2's top fireteams.

A number of quality-of-life updates are coming in Seasons 22 and 23, making it easier for you to play with your friends--or make new ones--no matter your level.

Here's everything you need to know about Destiny 2: Season of the Witch.

Here's how to make an offering in Altars of Summoning and complete the seasonal activity.

Here's how to get Insight to unlock Opaque Cards in Season of the Witch.

The next expansion for Bungie's Destiny 2 is coming next February. Titled "The Final Shape," the continuation of the MMOFPS storyline takes players inside the Traveler itself. Also coming are new Episodes, replacing the current Seasonal model for Destiny 2.

Bungie have released details on upcoming expansions for Destiny 2, the largest of which is The Final Shape, the conclusion of the Light and Dark saga that has been running since Destiny 1.

While players will no doubt grind tithes to provide Eris Morn in Destiny 2’s Season of the Witch, everyone can look forward to the next reprised raid on September 1st. Contrary to expectations, it’s Crota’s End from The Dark Below, with players venturing to the Moon to take on the Hive Prince and Son of Oryx.

Bungie kicked off its Destiny 2 Showcase with a new trailer for The Final Shape. The expansion launches on February 27th, 2024, for Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, PS4, PS5 and PC. It’s the final chapter in the Light and Darkness saga, with players venturing into the Traveler. Check it out below.

While The Final Shape is out next year, Destiny 2 fans have some new content available later today with Season of the Witch. It sees Eris Morn utilizing Hive magic to counter Xivu Arath and ultimately find a way into the Traveler to reach The Witness. Check out the launch trailer below.

The conclusion of the Light and Darkness Saga is coming with Destiny 2: The Final Shape. With the next expansion for Destiny 2, the development team is creating a climactic finish for the decade-long saga, full of drama, poignancy, and action, while also paving the way for the future of Destiny 2. Today, during the Destiny 2 Showcase event, Bungie gave viewers an inside look at the epic conflict to come, as well as a preview of the content coming to Destiny 2 in the year ahead. 

Bungie’s big showcase for Destiny 2 is happening today at 9 AM PST, and it will reveal more details on its next expansion,The Final Shape and Season 22. The latter should go live later today, and in a recent article, the developer outlined the Artifact Perks that players can expect.

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Here's where you can find Xur this weekend and what the Agent of the Nine has for sale.

With Gamescom 2023 happening next week and several announcements teased for Opening Night Live, Destiny 2 fans have a lot to look forward to on August 22nd. That’s when the next Destiny 2 Showcase airs with Bungie detailing more information about The Final Shape, the next expansion which concludes the Light and Darkness Saga.

After the poor reception of its recent State of the Game post for Destiny 2, Bungie seems to be going into damage control mode. Game director Joe Blackburn took to Twitter to talk about how Bungie plans to bring more PvP content to the game, while at the same time also stating that the upcoming Destiny 2 Showcase won’t have much of a feature on smaller changes coming to the game.

Following a poorly received state of the game address, game director Joe Blackburn has dived deep into recently announced Destiny 2 changes.

Bungie plans to revitalize Destiny 2's PvP next year with more maps and a team dedicated to fixing any issues in the mode.

Bungie has announced that the annual Destiny 2 Showcase is slated to go live on August 22. During the showcase, the studio plans on revealing more details about upcoming Destiny 2 expansion The Final Shape, as well as details about Season 22, and the next reprised raid, among other things.

Bungie is gettins us all ready for next week’s Destiny 2 showcase with a new video showing off reactions toDestiny 2 story developments by fans all over the world. They’ve also shared some details about next week’s showcase, including Twitch Drops.

Bungie's big Destiny 2 Showcase will reveal more details on The Final Shape expansion, Season 22, and more.