‘Project Payback’ Has Been Cancelled, But It Was Never Destiny 3

‘Project Payback’ Has Been Cancelled, But It Was Never Destiny 3

As a dedicated Destiny fan who has spent countless hours traversing the cosmos and battling alien threats, I was initially disheartened to hear the rumors about Project Payback being the supposed “Destiny 3” and its subsequent shelving. However, upon reading Jason Schreier’s clarification on the matter, my heart lightened a bit as I realized that the fate of Destiny 3 is not as dire as initially feared.


In the latest Game Mess Mornings (hosted by Jeff Grubb), it’s been shared that ‘Project Payback’, originally planned at Bungie, has been permanently put on hold due to recent layoffs. This news has left many fans thinking that Project Payback could be equivalent to ‘Destiny 3’. Consequently, the idea of a third installment of their cherished franchise not being released has left Destiny enthusiasts lamenting deeply.

After this news broke, Jason Schreier from Bloomberg shared on social media to clarify details about Project Payback.

It Never Was

Per Jason Schreier on social media, the world has it twisted about Project Payback:

It’s important to note that Destiny 3 hasn’t been developed at all, as reported by individuals who are in the know. Previously, Bungie had started some preliminary work on a side-project named Payback, but they decided to terminate that project quite some time ago.

As a dedicated gamer, let me clear up a common misconception: I’ve heard whispers that some folks believe the recent layoffs at Bungie, which took away 17% of their workforce, were the reason behind the cancellation of Destiny 3. However, the truth is, Project Payback was axed by Bungie long before these events unfolded. So, rest assured, the fate of Destiny 3 wasn’t sealed due to these layoffs.

In the latest edition of Game Mess Mornings, Jeff Grubb discussed the upcoming developments of Destiny 2. He speculated about the game’s future based on the information available, indicating that forthcoming expansions and DLC may be scaled back due to Bungie experiencing a significant workforce reduction.

Schreier promised that a full story would follow, so the fog surrounding Project Payback will be cleared in due course.

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2024-08-01 23:20