International

There's a lot to look forward to in Bungie in 2024!

So, 2023 might not have been Destiny 2's shining moment in the live-service limelight for Bungie, but fear not, Guardian, because 2024 is shaping up to be a year of redemption and excitement!

Brace yourselves for a flurry of updates and small releases from January to the start of June – Bungie's got your back. First up, the Guardian Games event is making a triumphant return, promising more action, competition, and camaraderie among players. But that's not all – the hype train doesn't stop there. Bungie's got a secret weapon up its sleeve in the form of "Into The Light," a mysterious project that's teasing us all. Details are still on the hush-hush, but the anticipation is through the roof!

Hold onto your helmets because there's a chance Bungie might just be spreading its wings to explore new territories in 2024. Whispers in the gaming wind suggest the possibility of a deep dive into the upcoming "Marathon." Exciting times are ahead, Guardian – keep those eyes peeled for more cosmic adventures and thrilling announcements from Bungie!

Plot twist alert! Originally, the Bungie fanbase was buzzing with excitement, expecting not one, not two, but a quartet of games in the works: Destiny 2, the recently unveiled Marathon, the much-speculated Matter, and the mysterious unannounced title. However, reality hits hard, and 2024 might not be the year for the last piece of that gaming puzzle.

You see, the aftermath of Bungie's layoffs in the previous year has cast a shadow over the gaming horizon. The community is feeling the impact, and the possibility of that elusive unannounced title making a grand entrance in 2024 is looking rather slim. According to Destiny 2's oracle, Aztecross, who spilled the cosmic beans in November 2023, internal sources whispered that Matter quietly met its demise back in 2020. So, it seems like we might not get to dive into the Matter mysteries after all.

The Destiny 2 saga continues, and after a prolonged silence following the unsettling layoffs, Bungie has finally broken the silence. Brace yourselves, Guardians, because The Final Shape is on the horizon, and it's not just an expansion – it's the grand finale to the 10-year odyssey delving into the cosmic dance between Light and Darkness.

Previously whispered about in the shadows, the unofficial news of a delay to June 2024 has now been confirmed by Bungie. But fear not, for this delay only means they're polishing the epic conclusion to perfection. The Final Shape promises a gripping campaign and the launch of a Raid that will mark the end of an era, setting the stage for a fresh saga and a bold new direction for Destiny 2. And here's the kicker – a mere week after its release, get ready for the next chapter!

But that's not all, Guardians! Destiny 2 is shaking things up with a groundbreaking live-service approach. Forget the usual seasonal rhythm; now it's all about three different four-month cycles. And in tandem with The Final Shape, Episode 1, aka Echoes, is making its debut. Though shrouded in mystery, a sneak peek at the associated art hints at Osiris and the Vex taking center stage. Could Venus be back in the cosmic spotlight, marking the beginning of a brand-new saga? The anticipation is sky-high, and Destiny 2 is about to embark on a thrilling journey once again.

Leaks, like snippets from the cosmic playbook, suggest that Bungie initially eyed a 2024 launch for Marathon. However, Escape From Tarkov players threw a spanner in the works, deeming it uninteresting, leading to a tentative 2025 delay. Seems like Bungie's cooking up something special in the PvP extraction shooter pot!

The mysterious veil surrounding Marathon's gameplay details remains intact, but logic dictates that Bungie might drop a gameplay trailer to tantalize our gaming taste buds – setting the stage for the cosmic showdown whenever it happens. Will it be a nail-biting extraction mission, a cosmic dance of bullets, or something beyond our wildest imaginations? Only time will tell.

As for the grand reveal, keep your eyes peeled for three potential cosmic events in 2024: any significant PlayStation showcase, the sacred Bungie Day on July 7, or the gaming extravaganza, The Game Awards in December. No guarantees, but considering Bungie's history and newfound alliance with Sony, these seem like the prime suspects for a Marathon trailer drop.