Bungie Delays Destiny 2’s The Final Shape Expansion to June 2024
Following rumors and reports that the expansion was delayed, Bungie has officially revealed that Destiny 2’s next expansion, The Final Shape, has been pushed back to June 4, 2024.
In a tweet, Destiny 2 announced that the release date for The Final Shape has been moved to June 4, 2024, to allow for an even bigger and bolder vision. Additionally, new content, including Destiny 2: Into the Light, a two-month content update for all players, will be available starting in April.
In a blog post, Bungie confirmed the delay, stating it needs “more time to become exactly what [Bungie] want it to be.” The expansion was initially set to be released on Feb. 27, 2024.
“The Final Shape is the culmination of the first ten years of Destiny storytelling and, for Guardians everywhere, countless hours spent together,” Bungie wrote in the blog post. “We want to honor that journey, so we’re taking the time we need to deliver an even bigger and bolder vision, one that we hope will be remembered and treasured for years to come.”
The announcement comes after recent reports of mass layoffs at Bungie, with Bungie CEO Pete Parsons attributing the layoffs to Destiny 2’s underperformance over the last year and The Final Shape’s preorder numbers being lower than expected.
The Final Shape was announced last August, and the upcoming expansion will have players exploring a new destination called The Pale Heart. One of the most significant changes coming to the expansion is the shift to an episodic format, abandoning the previous structure of releasing four seasons per year.
Earlier this month, Bungie released its first statement following the layoffs, acknowledging the “difficult week” the company had endured and the concerns and feedback players shared regarding Destiny 2 and the mixed reception to the Lightfall expansion. In that same blog post, Bungie pledged that The Final Shape expansion will be an “unforgettable experience.”