Destiny 2 Ends Live Service with Monument of Triumph Update

Bungie's long-running online shooter Destiny 2 concluded its live service operations on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, with the release of its final content update, "Monument of Triumph." The update's launch was marked by widespread server connection errors as a surge of players attempted to log in for a final session, disrupting what many in the community had hoped would be a smooth farewell after 12 years.

The final update went live globally at 10 a.m. PT, following scheduled server downtime that began earlier in the day. Developer Bungie had warned players they might encounter login queues. However, players reported persistent "Weasel" server errors that prevented normal access, coinciding with a spike in concurrent players. More than 100,000 players were active on Steam alone during the update window, highlighting the significant demand that strained the servers.

"Monument of Triumph" served as the game's last major patch, introducing new and updated activities such as Pantheon and Sparrow Racing League, along with new Triumph pursuits. The update also included extensive balance changes and ability tweaks for all character classes, including adjustments to Warlock Dawnblade and...