Summary
A report has revealed thatDestiny 2’s average player count has hit an all-time low on Steam, adding to Bungie’s growing list of concerns. This comes at a time whenBungie recently laid off around 100 employeesdue to a drop inDestiny 2’s popularity and unfavorable revenue projections, which has left the fans concerned about the game’s future.
Destiny 2launched in 2017, and has managed to garner an impressive player base over the years. Since then, it has seen its fair share of ups and downs, but has always managed to recover from any major downturns. As of now, the long-running Light vs. Darkness saga is nearing its end and will conclude with the upcomingDestiny 2:The Final Shapeexpansion, which may also be the last DLC Bungie releases for the game. However, a recent report shows thatDestiny 2is struggling to retain players, which is an alarming situation for Bungie.
Asreported by Windows Central,Destiny 2’s Steam Charts data shows that the game hit an all-time low average player count of 34,829 in the last 30 days. A couple of days ago, the average player count ofDestiny 2’s Season of the Witch was reported to be around 38,453, which had already sparked concerns in the community. Interestingly,Destiny 2’s Steam Charts data shows its player count since December 2019, where the average player count has dropped below 40,000 once in November 2022. Now, with the average player count reaching an all-time low, Bungie faces an uphill task in the revival of the game.
Ever sinceLightfalllaunched, player sentiment towardsDestiny 2has been on a downward trend. The expansion was heavily criticized by fans, and a rumor even claimed thatLightfallwas supposed to be a filler DLC. Since then, Bungie has made substantial changes to the game’s weapons, economy, and gameplay, but that hasn’t delivered the expected results. Considering the low player count along with all the other issues, reports have suggested thatBungie could delayDestiny 2: The Final Shapeby almost 4 months. However, Bungie hasn’t officially confirmed any delays yet, and has reassured fans of its commitment towardsDestiny 2by addressing the recent layoffs in a brief statement.
In a bid to improve the situation, the upcomingDestiny 2Season of the Wishwill make some big changes to its PvP modes. Additionally, Season 23 will also begin phasing out Legendary Shards, and completely remove them from the game whenThe Final Shapelaunches.
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Dive into the world of Destiny 2 to explore the mysteries of the solar system and experience responsive first-person shooter combat. Unlock powerful elemental abilities and collect unique gear to customize your Guardian’s look and playstyle. Enjoy Destiny 2’s cinematic story, challenging co-op missions, and a variety of PvP modes alone or with friends. Download for free today and write your legend in the stars.An Immersive StoryYou are a Guardian, defender of the Last City of humanity in a solar system under siege by infamous villains. Look to the stars and stand against the darkness. Your legend begins now.Guardian ClassesChoose from the armored Titan, mystic Warlock, or swift Hunter.
