Bungie’s recent trajectory has been undeniably turbulent. While Destiny 2: The Final Shape brought fleeting optimism, ongoing challenges—including staff cuts, controversies involving plagiarized content, and critiques of managerial decisions—continue to dominate discussions about the studio.

New data highlighted by The Game Post reveals Destiny 2’s Steam player counts have plummeted to historic lows since the game debuted on the platform in 2019. Though Steam metrics don’t capture the full picture, the timing is concerning: the decline follows the recent Edge of Fate DLC and precedes December’s high-profile Star Wars: Renegades crossover expansion.

According to Steam Charts, the game’s 30-day average currently sits at 18,100 concurrent players, reflecting dwindling engagement. Whether Renegades can reverse this trend remains uncertain. While iconic Star Wars elements like lightsabers may attract curious newcomers or lapsed fans, accessibility remains a hurdle for both returning and first-time players navigating Destiny 2’s complex systems.

Separately, Bungie recently unveiled plans for a closed beta of its upcoming title Marathon, alongside news that longtime CEO Pete Parsons has stepped down from his position.

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