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Destiny 2 Players Frustrated as Updates Delayed, Numbers Plummet

3/15/2026

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Destiny 2 fans express frustration over update 9.5.5.5, which offered minimal changes amid a content drought.
Bungie is prioritizing its new game Marathon, delaying the next major update Shadow and Order from March to June.
This shift has coincided with a drastic drop in player numbers to about 7,000 concurrent Steam users.
The community worries Bungie has sidelined Destiny 2 in favor of Marathon, raising questions about the franchise's future.

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Destiny 2 fans express frustration over update 9.5.5.5, which offered minimal changes amid a content drought.
Bungie is prioritizing its new game Marathon, delaying the next major update Shadow and Order from March to June.
This shift has coincided with a drastic drop in player numbers to about 7,000 concurrent Steam users.
The community worries Bungie has sidelined Destiny 2 in favor of Marathon, raising questions about the franchise's future.