Bungie’s final update for Destiny 2 dropped on June 9, yet the game defied expectations. Player numbers spiked to a two‑year high, with 167,867 concurrent users that day. The surge shows a core community still active, even as the studio signals layoffs and a possible sunset and fans rally behind calls for a Destiny 3 to keep the legacy alive.

SteamDB charts confirm the rebound. Destiny 2 entered the Steam Top Seller list, climbing to third place in week 25 of 2026, just behind Counter‑Strike 2 and the newcomer Mecca Chameleon. The climb underscores renewed revenue streams, even as Bungie contemplates server shutdowns typical of game sunsetting, which would erase the shared community of the game for years.

This performance forces a reassessment of Bungie's strategy. While the company keeps servers live for now, the pattern mirrors other franchises that survive on a loyal base despite official endings. Players now face a dilemma: enjoy the final months or push for a sequel that could revive the universe and keep the legacy alive.

In the long run, Destiny 2’s spike signals that fan devotion can outweigh corporate uncertainty. If Bungie follows precedent, servers will likely close within months, turning the title into a relic. Until then, the 167,867‑player peak stands as a testament to the franchise’s enduring pull for future players and the broader industry.