The publisher and developer are listed as Activision and Bungie respectively, with Destiny 2 originally released in 2017.

Destiny 2’s next major update, Shadow and Order, is delayed and renamed to June 9, 2026, with substantial revisions and new quality-of-life features.

The update expands Tiered Gear to all Raid and Dungeon activities, reworks Pantheon 2.0, adds Tier 5 stats for Exotic Armor, and will reveal details on Weapon Tier Upgrading later.

There is speculation that Bungie is shifting attention to Marathon, its upcoming shooter, during the three-month gap to avoid negative press around Destiny 2 and potentially drive players toward Marathon.

Industry and community reaction center on concerns about long gaps in endgame content, declining active players, and the franchise’s financial outlook for Bungie and Sony.

Critics question the timing of the announcement, delivered two weeks before release, and note the absence of a clear roadmap for future Destiny 2 content.

Bungie acknowledged The Fate Saga didn’t start as strongly as hoped; in an interview, the director discussed the challenges of finishing The Final Shape arc while keeping players engaged and expanding the game.

The delay comes amid a difficult year for Destiny 2, with historically low PC concurrent counts and lukewarm reception to recent content, alongside unclear future plans.

Players express concern over Bungie’s communication cadence and live-service updates since the end of the Light and Darkness saga.

Readers are invited to share whether they still play Destiny 2 and their excitement for the June release, amid doubts about the game's rebound.

June was seen as a peak moment for new content, but the delay risks reduced engagement and skepticism about Destiny 2’s ability to recover.

Reddit and other communities warn the timing could exacerbate player declines before the June update, fueling concerns about the game’s lifecycle.