Bungie is set to reintroduce previously vaulted campaigns, locations, and raids to Destiny 2, signaling a renewed commitment to the game's future. This move comes as the studio's new leadership addresses past challenges and aims to rebuild player trust.
In a recent statement, studio head Poria Torkan and head of product Josh Deane acknowledged a period where Bungie "lost sight of what we should be prioritizing most, our players." They recognized that this led to consequences, including a loss of trust and valued colleagues. While understanding that fans may be skeptical of current promises, the leadership is committed to improving both Destiny 2 and the extraction shooter Marathon.
This shift in strategy follows a difficult period for Bungie, which included significant layoffs earlier in the year. The studio's reboot of Marathon has reportedly not garnered the player numbers initially hoped for. Reports had also suggested a lack of new Destiny-related projects in active development, including a potential Destiny 3.
Despite these challenges, Bungie asserts that Destiny is "foundational to Bungie's future." The studio intends to tell more stories and build new worlds within the existing universe, emphasizing the need to "do it right" and allow development teams the necessary time. The un-vaulting of content will offer all players access to older campaigns and raids in the coming months. Bungie is undertaking work to ensure this returning content meets current gameplay and stability standards.
Regarding Marathon, the studio admitted the extraction shooter "did not reach as many players as we had hoped, and we also know and understand that the game needs to evolve." Bungie plans to expand on the game's strengths and move beyond its current genre constraints. The upcoming permanent PvE mode and social space, slated for December, are intended to broaden Marathon's appeal beyond players focused solely on high-risk engagements.