Rumor: Destiny 3 Is in Development at Bungie

A reliable source says that work on Destiny 3 has begun. Bungie has faced some challenges recently with its games, and a new title could be a way for them to get back on track. While Bungie hasn’t officially announced a sequel to Destiny 2, rumors suggest one is in the early stages of development.

Destiny 2 had a great launch in 2017, but recently it’s been losing players. In early October, the game reached its lowest point ever in terms of how many people were playing at the same time on Steam, with the number of concurrent users only exceeding 50,000 on one day that month. Many dedicated fans have expressed frustration with recent changes to the game, and it appears Bungie is now working on a major update to try and win players back.

Leaker Says Bungie 3 Is in “Extremely Early Development”

On November 25th, Colony Deaks, a source known for reliable leaks about the Destiny and Marathon games, reported that Destiny 3 is currently in development. While the game is in very early stages, Deaks suggests we might hear more details as development progresses. Recently, Bungie announced they’re postponing a full update on the game’s future plans until 2026, and this delay could be connected to the start of Destiny 3‘s development. However, Bungie hasn’t officially explained the reason for the postponement.

Bungie recently asked players for feedback on potential improvements to the game, and many questions focused on new features. Considering the news about a possible Destiny 3, this survey might be a way for the developers to see what players want in a future game. While these changes could be for Destiny 2 alone, successful updates could also influence the design of Destiny 3. Essentially, the ongoing development of Destiny 2 could be a testing ground for ideas that might be included in the next installment.

Because Destiny 2 is designed as a constantly updated game, it could technically continue indefinitely instead of a new game being made. However, the game isn’t doing well right now, so it might be smarter for Bungie to start fresh. With Destiny 2 facing challenges and the Marathon game delayed, Bungie really needs a success, and reimagining the Destiny franchise could help them regain fans. Considering Destiny 2 is nearing its 10th anniversary, it might be time to revitalize the series.

If Bungie is indeed developing a new Destiny game, they’ll be under a lot of pressure to make it successful. Sony is re-evaluating how it runs its game studios after the disappointing launch of Concord, and is being extra careful with its live-service games – a key area for the company – to avoid similar failures. Considering the recent performance of both Marathon and Destiny 2, a potential Destiny 3 could be particularly important during this change in strategy. However, the future of the Destiny series remains uncertain. While Colony Deaks has stated that the next game is in the very early stages of development, meaning it’s likely at least two years away from release, an official announcement could come sooner. For now, things are still up in the air.

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2025-11-26 19:34