Bungie and NetEase Games have announced Destiny: Rising, a new mobile spin-off set in a pre-Destiny timeline. This free-to-play RPG shooter will offer PvE and PvP content, including a campaign, co-op strikes, raids, and a unique PvP mode. The game will be available on iOS and Android and is set to enter its first closed alpha test this November.
Bungie, the developer of Destiny 2, has announced a shift in strategy following massive layoffs. The company will move away from releasing annual paid expansions for Destiny 2, focusing instead on free, smaller updates and the upcoming launch of its new game, Marathon. This decision comes after declining sales and the underperformance of The Final Shape, Destiny 2’s latest expansion.
Bungie, the developer behind Destiny 2, has announced significant layoffs and a deeper integration with Sony, marking a shift in its strategy. This comes amidst rising development costs and industry changes, leading to a restructuring of the company.
Modders for Halo: The Master Chief Collection have received a treasure trove of design artifacts from the development period between Halo and Halo 2, including never-before-seen maps and assets. This collection, known as ‘Halo 1.5,’ offers valuable insight into Bungie’s experimental design process during that era.
The latest trailer for Destiny 2 takes players on a tour of the Pale Heart, a lush paradise plagued by corruption that fans have been waiting a decade to visit. Narrated by the beloved Nathan Fillion, reprising his role as Cayde-6, the trailer is a mind-fuck for players who have grown up alongside Bungie’s loot shooter. The trailer showcases the inside of the Traveler, resembling a cross between The Dreaming City and the surreal puzzle-scapes of the Prophecy Dungeon. It is unclear if Cayde-6 is actually returning or if what players encounter in the Pale Heart will be echoes of him brought to life by their memories. The trailer pitches as a mashup of past and present, playing off fans’ longtime love for Nathan Fillion’s Guardian and newfound allies. The Tormentors appear to have new armor as well. Fans on Reddit have been sharing their journeys through the good times and the bad, highlighting the impact Destiny 2 has had on their lives.
With the release of a new trailer for The Final Shape, Destiny 2 players were surprised to hear the return of beloved character Cayde-6. Cayde’s role in the upcoming expansion is unclear, but his presence has sparked excitement among fans.
The Final Shape raid in Destiny 2 will release on June 7, two weeks earlier than usual, as Bungie aims to align its release with the story’s conclusion and avoid delays for players eager to confront the main antagonist, The Witness. This is a significant departure from the typical release schedule, reflecting Bungie’s confidence in the new Fireteam Finder tool and their desire to streamline the progression experience.
