Destiny fans are making it clear that they want Bungie to return to its biggest franchise with Destiny 3, even as the studio appears to be putting its near future behind Marathon. A new fan petition calling for Destiny 3 has reportedly crossed 180,000 signatures, which is more than double Marathon’s peak concurrent player count on Steam.
The petition gained attention after Bungie confirmed that Destiny 2 is no longer in active development and will not receive major updates after June 9, 2026. That news marked a major shift for a game that has been central to Bungie’s identity for nearly a decade. It also arrived alongside reports that Destiny 3 is not currently in active production.
The Destiny 3 petition shows how strongly fans want Bungie to stay with the series
The petition reportedly began shortly after the Destiny 2 news became public. In only a few days, it attracted more than 180,000 signatures, showing that a large part of the community still wants Bungie to continue the franchise with a full sequel rather than move fully toward Marathon.
The timing is important because Bungie’s future now appears closely tied to Marathon. The extraction shooter is expected to be the studio’s only active game for the foreseeable future, according to the report. Some developers have reportedly already been moved to Marathon, while Bungie is also said to be facing significant layoffs.
Reports also suggest that some employees knew earlier this year that Destiny 2’s active development was coming to an end. Others reportedly learned about the decision only when it became public. Bungie leadership has not clearly explained how large the layoffs could be or when they may happen.
| Topic | Current situation |
|---|---|
| Destiny 2 | Major updates end after June 9, 2026 |
| Destiny 3 | Reportedly not in active production |
| Marathon | Expected to be Bungie’s main active game |
| Fan response | Petition for Destiny 3 has passed 180,000 signatures |
| Bungie workforce | Significant layoffs are reportedly expected |
The report also suggests PlayStation may be cautious about approving Destiny 3 because a new entry would likely be very expensive to build. Bungie is expected to pitch new projects to PlayStation, and some of those could still involve Destiny.
For now, the petition does not guarantee anything. It does show that Destiny still has a large and vocal audience. Bungie may be looking toward Marathon, but many fans clearly want the studio’s next major step to be Destiny 3.
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