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Destiny 2’s Final Update Sparks Record Steam Surge, Surpassing Marathon
6/10/2026, 11:39:34 AM
Monument of Triumph Triggers Historic Steam Surge
On June 9, 2026 Bungie released Monument of Triumph, the final update for Destiny 2. The game hit a 24-hour Steam concurrent-player peak of 167,000, with SteamDB logging 167,867. This topped Marathon’s all-time Steam high and marked the highest Steam count for Destiny 2 in two years, since The Final Shape’s June 2024 launch.
Bungie’s Transition Away From Destiny 2
In May 2026 Bungie announced that active development on Destiny 2 would end after Monument of Triumph, shifting focus to new projects and Marathon. The company disclosed layoffs while prototyping Destiny-universe titles. Bungie affirmed Destiny 2 will stay playable indefinitely, mirroring the original Destiny’s support model.
Player Metrics and Conflicting Data
Steam data show Destiny 2’s peak between 167,000 and 167,867; a tweet noted 150,000 and 100,000 within ten minutes. Marathon’s all-time Steam high is reported as 77,000 or 88,337. The Final Shape peaked at 314,000 in June 2024; The Edge of Fate’s launch was lower. Steam figures exclude console users, so the total active base is larger.
Official Statements
Bungie said in May 2026 that active development on Destiny 2 would end after Monument of Triumph, redirecting resources to new projects while keeping the game live. The company also confirmed the game will remain playable indefinitely, echoing Destiny’s support approach. Sony has not commented on the #WeWantD3 campaign or player-count surge.
Criticism, #WeWantD3, and Community Opposition
Critics argue ending new content threatens relevance, urging Sony and Bungie to greenlight Destiny 3. The #WeWantD3 movement frames the surge as demand, while Bloomberg says no sequel is in active development. Players lament “no other shooter has raids, lore, story, puzzles, and mechanics that Destiny 2 has,” highlighting a gap.
On-the-Ground Player Experiences
Players reported server queues and login failures as the influx strained Destiny 2’s infrastructure. Social media posts documented Guardians pledging to log in at set times, many confirming they logged in “to say their goodbyes.” The surge also caused temporary matchmaking delays, confirming the community’s coordinated effort to break Marathon’s record.
Verbatim Quotes
- “However, the studio confirmed that Destiny 2 will remain playable indefinitely, much like the original Destiny.” — Bungie
- “Instead, they want a new game in the series because, let’s face it, no other shooter has the raids, lore, story, puzzles, and mechanics that Destiny 2 has.” — Guardian
Outlook for the Destiny Franchise
Bungie confirmed that no Destiny 3 is in active development, though the studio is prototyping new Destiny-universe projects. The company’s focus on Marathon and internal restructuring indicates the studio will maintain existing Destiny 2 experience without new content for foreseeable future.
