Bungie Rules Out Future Destiny 2 Crossover Expansions
▼ Summary
– Bungie has reportedly decided against creating more full Destiny 2 expansion crossovers following its Star Wars-inspired Renegades DLC.
– This information comes from a Forbes contributor who was told by Bungie that they are not planning additional full expansion collaborations.
– The studio will continue to offer crossover cosmetic items like themed armor sets and emotes, similar to past collaborations with franchises like Mass Effect.
– The game’s director acknowledged recent struggles, stating a 2025 progression overhaul failed and that the team is refocusing on player feedback for meaningful rewards.
– Separate reports indicate that Destiny 3 has entered early development at Bungie for the franchise’s long-term future.
The future of major crossover content in Destiny 2 has become clearer, with developer Bungie indicating a shift back to its core universe for full expansions. Following the ambitious, Star Wars-inspired Renegades downloadable content, the studio has communicated that it does not plan to pursue further full-scale expansion collaborations with other franchises. This means that while cosmetic crossovers will continue, the deep narrative and thematic integrations seen in Renegades are likely a one-time experiment.
For years, Destiny 2 has featured a steady stream of crossover gear, bringing armor and items from franchises like Fortnite, Assassin’s Creed, and Mass Effect into its Eververse store. These have typically been limited to ornaments, emotes, and vehicles that rotate with each season. The Renegades expansion marked a significant departure from that model. It was a fully realized, paid story expansion developed in partnership with Lucasfilm Games, featuring distinct Star Wars-inspired aesthetics, weapons, and a space western narrative tone.
According to a report from Forbes contributor Paul Tassi, who attended a preview event for Renegades, Bungie representatives stated they are not planning more expansion collaborations of that scale. When a fan on social media speculated about a potential pattern for future crossover expansions, Tassi directly refuted the idea. “They told me they don’t have more collabs like this planned,” he stated, clarifying that while gear collaborations will persist, full expansion partnerships are off the table.
This decision aligns with a period of reflection for the Destiny 2 team. Game director Tyson Green recently acknowledged that some recent progression overhauls “didn’t work” and described the current year as challenging for the live service title. The focus, he emphasized, is on listening to player feedback and ensuring rewards feel meaningful rather than tied to arbitrary power increases. In this context, dedicating resources to expansive, external franchise stories may conflict with the goal of strengthening Destiny’s own foundational experience.
Looking ahead, players can still expect the familiar flow of cosmetic crossovers. Newly datamined information has already confirmed an upcoming collaboration with Bungie’s own upcoming title, Marathon, which will bring Runner-themed armor sets to Destiny 2. This maintains the established model of limited-time cosmetic offerings without intertwining another property’s lore with Destiny’s core narrative.
For the long-term future of the franchise, reports suggest that early development on a potential Destiny 3 has begun at Bungie. This further indicates that the studio’s primary creative energy is being funneled into building out its original universe rather than crafting elaborate crossover narratives. The Renegades expansion will therefore stand as a unique, high-profile moment in Destiny’s history, a major collaboration that pushed boundaries but ultimately reinforced Bungie’s commitment to its own storytelling path.
(Source: The Game Post)
