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BUNGIE DELAYS “DESTINY 2: THE FINAL SHAPE” EXPANSION UNTIL JUNE 4TH, 2024
Bungie, the studio behind Destiny 2, has officially announced that the release of the highly anticipated expansion, “Destiny 2: The Final Shape,” has been postponed until June 4th, 2024. This delay comes after reports emerged last month of layoffs at the studio, following a decline in the number of Destiny 2 players following the release of the poorly received “Lightfall” expansion.
REPORTED LAYOFFS AND RESTRUCTURING AT BUNGIE
It is reported that Bungie laid off around 8 percent of its employees, affecting various roles in community management, engineering, social media, QA, and more. The restructuring comes as the studio aims to regroup and refocus its efforts on delivering a high-quality experience with “The Final Shape,” following negative reviews and player sentiment from the “Lightfall” expansion.
AMBITIONS FOR “THE FINAL SHAPE” EXPANSION
“The Final Shape” is intended to conclude the light and darkness saga of Destiny, and is described by Bungie as an ambitious expansion. The studio has teased very little about the expansion so far but has hinted at players entering “the Traveler,” a mysterious entity in the universe of Destiny that hangs motionless in the sky. The expansion will also introduce the Pale Heart, Destiny’s first linear destination.
HONORING THE LEGACY OF DESTINY
In a blog post, the development team expressed their commitment to honoring the legacy of Destiny and the countless hours that players have invested in the game over the past ten years. They emphasized their dedication to delivering a bigger and bolder vision for “The Final Shape,” one that they hope will be remembered and cherished for years to come.
IMPACT ON SEASONAL CONTENT AND FUTURE UPDATES
As a result of the delay, the team announced that the Season of the Wish, set to launch on Tuesday, will run until the release of “The Final Shape.” Additionally, a new content update called “Into the Light” will be launched in April to prepare players for their Guardian’s journey into the Traveler. Bungie also plans to share new gameplay of “The Final Shape” expansion in April.
In conclusion, despite the delay, Bungie is committed to delivering a high-quality experience with “The Final Shape,” and is taking the necessary time to ensure that the expansion meets the expectations of the Destiny community. The studio is also preparing additional content and updates to keep players engaged until the release of “The Final Shape.”
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– Bungie official blog post:
– Press release from Bungie:
