The release of "Destiny 2: Monument of Triumph" brought an unexpected wave of excitement across the player base. After years of ups and downs, the game suddenly saw a major boost in activity, pulling in one of its strongest Steam player counts in recent memory.
On launch day, "Destiny 2" peaked at over 167,000 concurrent players on Steam. That's the highest it has reached in about two years. It even outperformed recent expansions like "Edge of Fate" and "Renegades." For a live-service game that many thought was slowing down, the spike caught a lot of people off guard.
In the days that followed, the momentum didn't disappear. Instead, it held steady.
"Destiny 2" also climbed Steam's sales and revenue charts, staying in the top five for several days in a row. Daily concurrent players eventually stabilized around 130,000 users, showing that interest didn't just spike and fade. It actually stuck.
But even with this strong performance, the situation behind the scenes tells a different story.
Bungie's Long-Term Plans Haven't Changed
Reports from gaming journalist Paul Tassi suggest that Bungie's internal direction remains the same, regardless of the expansion's success.
According to sources familiar with the studio, the strong launch of Monument of Triumph did not shift any major decisions. That includes Bungie's ongoing restructuring plans.
Earlier reports from Jason Schreier also pointed to internal changes already being set in motion. These changes reportedly include workforce reductions and broader organizational shifts within the studio.
In short, the success of the expansion didn't slow anything down.
Possible Layoffs Add More Uncertainty
More recent industry reports from journalist Sylvain Trinel suggest that Bungie could cut up to 50% of its workforce. If accurate, that could affect hundreds of employees across different teams.
Some internal responses reportedly confirm that the recent player surge has not changed leadership's direction. That means the restructuring plans are still moving forward.
If these layoffs happen, they would be one of the biggest in Bungie's history. Rough estimates suggest around 400 jobs could be impacted.
No Clear Future for 'Destiny 3'
At the same time, there are no confirmed plans for "Destiny 3. "
According to GameRant, reports suggest that a sequel is not currently in development. Even if it does get approved later, it would likely take years before release.
There are also claims that Sony previously rejected ideas for continuing the franchise in a new standalone entry.
Meanwhile, "Destiny 2 "developers are reportedly preparing final hotfixes. This has led some fans to believe the game is slowly entering an end-of-service phase.
Community Divided
The reaction from players has been mixed. Some are excited by the strong performance of "Monument of Triumph." Others are frustrated that the game appears to be winding down during one of its healthiest periods in years.
Fans have also pointed to unfinished or unreleased content that could have extended the game's momentum. Others compare Destiny 2's situation to long-running live-service titles that continue support even while sequels are in development.
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