Destiny 2 Being Playable After Its Final Update Doesn't Mean It's Still Alive

If you haven't heard the news yet, you must not be on the internet much, but live-service support for Destiny 2 is effectively coming to an end after one final update, Monument of Triumph, on June 9, 2026. To be clear, no one really saw this coming. Those of us who played the game knew of its issues, and even many of those who had never played it and only heard about it were more than aware. However, something inside of us fans always believed Bungie would pull through and that Destiny 2 would not just survive but actually eventually reach a point where it was consistently excellent rather than just occasionally great.