Destiny 2 reached a two-year high in player engagement on June 9, 2026, as the title received its final major content update. Bungie released the Monument of Triumph patch, marking the end of active development for the live-service shooter. Despite the sunset status, the game saw a significant spike in concurrent users on Steam. The update drove 167,867 players online simultaneously, the highest number recorded in the last 24 months.
Final Monument of Triumph patch drives record concurrent users
The Monument of Triumph update serves as the last substantial content drop for the Bungie-developed title. This release coincides with the game's entry into a new phase of its lifecycle. Players continue to access the existing game world and its remaining features. The developer has confirmed that no sequel is currently in development.
SteamDB data shows the game climbed to third place in the Top Sellers chart for week 25 of 2026. This ranking covers the period from June 9 through June 16. The surge in sales and activity highlights strong player retention even after the final update announcement. The game remains fully operational with all servers online.
Bungie faces significant internal challenges as mass layoffs are expected in the coming weeks. This restructuring follows the decision to sunset the game and cancel future projects. The company indicated that shutting down game servers is the next step in the sunsetting process. However, the servers remain active for now, allowing players to continue accessing the game.
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