Destiny 2 Player Count Doubles Before Final Update Drops

Destiny 2 players are converging for one final celebration. Since the service‑termination announcement on May 20, the player base has more than doubled as guardians prepare for the Monument of Triumph release on June 9.

According to the API‑driven statistics site Popularity.report, 348,591 players logged in on May 31, a figure that eclipses the 171,230 guardians recorded on May 20. Steamcharts also reports a peak of 28,510 concurrent users yesterday, the highest since January, the month following the December 2 launch of Renegades.

The Monument of Triumph update delivers a host of long‑awaited features, removes the Portal from the spotlight, and refocuses the game on the elements that originally defined it. This final iteration brings Destiny 2 closer to its pre‑Edge of Fate form while preserving the strengths introduced in The Final Shape.

Gear tiers will be harmonized across the board, with tier‑two Exotics automatically upgrading to tier‑five. Raids, dungeons, and destinations will receive fully reissued loot that aligns with the new tier system, ensuring a cohesive progression experience.

A reversal in Bungie’s dismal direction post The Final Shape has already started yielding results, a week prior to the update’s release. A casual scroll through social media reveals an outpouring of hopeful posts and optimistic hashtags such as #WeWantDestiny3. Additionally, there are numerous heartfelt tributes to the franchise, with voice actors like Morla Gorrondona (portraying Eris Morn and herself), Todd Haberkorn as the Drifter, and Brian Villalobos (Lodi) being among them.

Beyond this wave of support, a change.org petition advocating for Destiny 3 has garnered over 300,000 signatures, demonstrating a significant segment of players’ desire for a sequel to their beloved game over the years. However, it appears that Bungie currently has no immediate plans to continue the franchise, primarily due to its financial struggles. The company’s niche extraction shooter, Marathon, while promising improvements in season 2, including a week-long free-to-play period, has yet to capture the hearts and minds of many.

The influx of players is expected to continue upon the launch of Monument of Triumph on June 9, with this trend likely persisting beyond that date.