Fan petition for Destiny 3 crosses 400,000 signatures, likely won’t change a damn thing

The Destiny community continues to push with unwavering determination to revive the franchise, and their relentless efforts are both impressive and unmistakable.

A grassroots petition urging Sony to partner with Bungie on a new Destiny 3 has surpassed 400,000 signatures—a milestone that has drawn the attention of Change.org, which spotlighted the campaign on its social media channels.

One supporter noted that the series forged unexpected friendships and served as a lifeline during challenging periods.

Having joined Destiny at its Alpha launch on PS4, I remain passionate about both the original and its sequel, reminiscing about the thrill of weekly raids, the grind for strike loot, and the rush of jumping into servers on expansion launches to uncover fresh lore.

While not formally declared, Destiny 2’s live service is effectively finished. Bungie and PlayStation have decided that the title no longer justifies further major updates due to insufficient profitability. In a related move, Sony recently trimmed the studio’s staff by roughly fifty percent, redirecting personnel toward Marathon and other undisclosed initiatives—none of which appear to be Destiny 3.

Developing a comprehensive Destiny sequel would demand resources that Sony deems too costly, especially after the $3.6 billion purchase of Bungie in 2022 failed to deliver the expected returns as Destiny’s earnings waned and Marathon underperformed.

Sony seems to be betting on Marathon to revive Bungie’s fortunes, hoping to attract a larger player base and produce enough income to cover the studio’s expenses. A brand‑new PvE mode is currently in beta, slated for a full launch in September. Early trials have nudged daily player counts upward on Steam, yet the road to recovery remains steep.

In contrast, a Destiny 3 title would almost certainly yield higher profits than Marathon, which—regardless of quality—targets a niche hardcore shooter audience rather than the broader fanbase that Destiny commands. Nevertheless, Sony remains committed to the latter.

While it’s conceivable that a lean team is quietly crafting Destiny 3 behind the scenes, the harsh realities of today’s gaming market—where blockbuster titles carry astronomically high sales targets—cast doubt on that scenario. The likely truth at Bungie appears far more bleak, a fact that weighs heavily on my optimism.