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Destiny

Two separate franchises share the Destiny name in this coverage. Bungie's Destiny is winding down: most of the Destiny development team was laid off on June 25, 2026, after Destiny 2 ended new content with the June 9 update Monument of Triumph. Square Enix's Romancing SaGa 3: Destiny United is a full remake of the 1995 Super Famicom RPG, scheduled for February 16, 2027.

Synthesized from 21 Yomimono stories · updated 3d ago

The stories under this name split across unrelated works. Bungie's Destiny reached the end of its run: Bungie announced in May that new content updates would stop, Monument of Triumph arrived on June 9, 2026, and a concurrent Steam player count of 167,867 followed, the highest since The Final Shape's 314,000 peak in June 2024. Two weeks later SIE and Bungie confirmed layoffs on June 25 that hit most of the Destiny development team, part of the Marathon team, and SIE staff supporting Bungie. Bungie said Destiny 2 had not met expectations in recent years. This is the third Bungie layoff round in five years. In a separate thread, a former staff disclosure said a Destiny 2 dating sim was prototyped during internal game jams and rejected by management every year. A rumor that Bungie would merge Marathon and Destiny drew a denial from Marathon creative director Julia Nardin, who said the two share Bungie's DNA but remain separate.

Meanwhile, Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny supplies a steady merchandise line: G-FRAME FA figures of the Destiny Gundam and Destiny Gundam SpecII from Premium Bandai, an S.H.Figuarts Kira Yamato, HGCE Gouf Ignited kits, and a Metal Build Strike Freedom Gundam Revival Version. The two Destiny names also meet a separate Square Enix title: Romancing SaGa 3: Destiny United, a full remake of the 1995 RPG announced in the September 9, 2026 Nintendo Direct and playable at Tokyo Game Show 2026, with a launch set for February 16, 2027 on Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.

Key facts

Destiny 2 final content update
Monument of Triumph released June 9, 2026, as the game's last major update after Bungie announced in May that new content would end. ↗
Post-update player count
Steam concurrent players reached 167,867, the highest since the 314,000 peak for The Final Shape in June 2024. ↗
Bungie layoffs
SIE and Bungie announced layoffs on June 25, 2026, targeting most of the Destiny development team, part of the Marathon team, and SIE staff supporting Bungie's operations. ↗
Marathon and Destiny IP merger rumor
Marathon creative director Julia Nardin said on X that a leak claiming the two IPs will be merged is false information. ↗
Romancing SaGa 3 remake announcement
Romancing SaGa 3: Destiny United, a full remake of the 1995 Super Famicom RPG, was announced during the September 9, 2026 Nintendo Direct for Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch. ↗
Romancing SaGa 3 remake release date and platforms
The remake is scheduled for February 16, 2027 on Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, with a Steam listing for February 17, 2027. ↗
Romancing SaGa 3 remake producer
Shinichi Tatsuke produces the remake, with multiple companies including xeen involved in development. ↗
G-FRAME FA Destiny Gundam figures
Bandai Spirits is releasing the Destiny Gundam (ZGMF-X42S) and Destiny Gundam SpecII as Premium Bandai exclusive G-FRAME FA figures at 6,545 yen including tax. ↗
HGCE Gouf Ignited (Heine Westenfluss Custom)
Bandai Spirits released the HGCE 1/144 kit on July 11, 2026 at 2,860 yen including tax, with a Premium Bandai lottery running until July 21. ↗
Metal Build Strike Freedom Gundam Revival Version
Bandai releases the repackaged figure on June 27, 2026 for 38,500 yen, supervised by mechanical animation director Satoshi Shigeta. ↗

Timeline

Synthesized by Yomimono from the cited Yomimono stories below, each itself sourced, then editorially reviewed. Every fact links the story it came from.

Facts

Announced
conducting layoffs as part of an organizational restructuring · 2026-06-26
Announced
Destiny 2 has not met expectations in recent years · 2026-06-26
Release
game · June 9, 2026 · final update · 2026-06-26

Structured graph also available as JSON at /public/entities/destiny. CC BY 4.0.

All coverage

6d ago

Romancing SaGa 3: Destiny United Hands-On Build Debuts At TGS2026

Square Enix showed the first playable demo of Romancing SaGa 3: Destiny United at Tokyo Game Show 2026, running September 17 to 21 at Makuhari Messe. The game is a full remake of Romancing SaGa 3, the Super Famicom RPG released in 1995, and it is scheduled to launch on February 16, 2027 for Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, with a Steam release listed for February 17, 2027. It is produced by Shinichi Tatsuke, with multiple companies including xeen involved in development, the same production approach used for the 2024 full remake Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven. The booth demo offered two sections: "Demon Lord's Palace: Rescue the Lost Gon!", which covers exploration and the rebuilt systems, and "Gwain's Nest: Evil Dragon Gwain", a boss fight with a stronger party. The Collector's Edition on display includes an original soundtrack, a reprint of the original game's 1996 guidebook, and a figure of the Four Demon Lords member Byunei.

6d ago

Bungie Developer Denies Marathon and Destiny IP Merger Leak

Julia Nardin, a creative director on Marathon who has worked on both Marathon and Destiny, said on X that a "leak" claiming the two IPs will be merged is false information. She said the two share much of Bungie's DNA but remain separate. The rumor spread from overseas message boards and Reddit after Destiny 2's development ended in June.

Sep 9

Romancing SaGa 3 Full Remake Destiny United Announced for Switch 2 and Switch

During the Nintendo Direct streamed on September 9, 2026, Square Enix announced Romancing SaGa 3: Destiny United, a full remake of the 1995 RPG Romancing SaGa 3. The remake is scheduled to launch on February 16, 2027, for Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch. The announcement trailer showed the game's revamped graphics and introduced several signature series mechanics returning in the remake, including the ability to choose from eight different protagonists, the glimmer system for learning techniques, and combination techniques. Romancing SaGa 3 originally launched for the Super Famicom, and this remake marks the latest in a series of recent SaGa franchise releases, following Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven. The trailer did not reveal additional platforms beyond the two Nintendo consoles, and no pricing information was announced during the Direct. The remake was one of several titles shown during the September 9 Nintendo Direct, which also included announcements for The Apothecary Diaries game adaptation and a new Rockman series title. Further details on Romancing SaGa 3: Destiny United, including its full cast and any additional features, have not yet been disclosed.

Sep 2

ABSOLUTE ACT Launches With Strike Freedom Gundam Figure

TAMASHII NATIONS has launched ABSOLUTE ACT, a new brand focused on action posing, with the Strike Freedom Gundam from Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny as its first release. The 185mm figure uses the ABSOLUTE ACTION SYSTEM, an articulation frame in the neck, shoulders, and waist. It is priced at 16,500 yen including tax and releases in March 2027. Pre-orders are open at Amazon, Amiami, Sofmap, Bic Camera, and Yodobashi Camera.

Sep 2

G-FRAME FA Destiny Gundam and SpecII Second Pre-Orders Open

Bandai's candy toy line G-FRAME FA is taking second pre-orders for two versions of the Destiny Gundam. The standard Destiny Gundam from Mobile Suit Gundam SEED DESTINY and the Destiny Gundam SpecII in its final battle image color from the film Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM both open for reservation on Premium Bandai on September 2, 2026 at 13:00, with shipping scheduled for April 2027. Each half-assembled articulated figure stands about 110mm tall and comes with a soda-flavored gum. The standard Destiny Gundam includes the Arondight beam sword, high-energy long-range beam cannon, beam boomerang, beam shield, high-energy beam rifle, Palma Fiocina beam cannon effect parts, and a large Wings of Light effect set, plus a display base printed with the name SHIN ASUKA. The SpecII version reproduces the red metallic joints from maximum output and adds the trial Type 35 Kai railgun alongside the shared weapons and Wings of Light. Both are priced at 6,545 yen including tax and are limited to Premium Bandai.

Aug 31

11 Other-Series HG Gunpla Re-Released Including GQuuuuuuX and G Gundam

Premium Bandai opens reservations on August 31, 2026, for re-releases of 11 High Grade kits spanning multiple Gundam series. The lineup includes RG Strike Freedom Gundam Deactive Mode, G Gundam's Mandala Gundam, Gundam Maxter, and Gundam Rose, plus GQuuuuuuX's Gelgoog (GQ), Witch from Mercury units, and G-Reco's G-Self. Shipments start November 2026.

Aug 27

Gundam SEED Destiny's Destiny Gundam Gets G-FRAME FA Figure

Bandai Spirits is releasing a G-FRAME FA figure of the Destiny Gundam (ZGMF-X42S), the mobile suit piloted by Shin Asuka in Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny. The figure is a Premium Bandai exclusive, priced at 6,545 yen including tax, with shipping scheduled for March 2027. It stands about 110mm tall and includes the anti-ship sword MMI-714 Arondight Beam Sword, the long-range beam cannon M2000GX High-Energy Long-Range Beam Cannon, and the Voiture Lumiere system that reproduces the Wings of Light. The set includes one colored figure, partially assembled, and one piece of soda-flavored gum. The Destiny Gundam was developed by ZAFT under orders from Gilbert Durandal, chairman of the PLANT Supreme Council, and features the Hyper-Deuterion Engine and high mobility from the interplanetary propulsion system. Orders are also open simultaneously for the Destiny Gundam SpecII, the modified version that appears in Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Freedom, in a final battle image color scheme with metallic red frame parts. Both figures are part of the G-FRAME FA line, which emphasizes sharp modeling and articulation.

Aug 20

G-FRAME FA Destiny Gundam and SpecII Open Pre-Orders August 21

Bandai announced two G-FRAME FA candy toys, the Destiny Gundam and Destiny Gundam SpecII [Final Battle Image Color], for simultaneous release. Pre-orders begin August 21 via Premium Bandai, each priced at 6,545 yen. Both include the Wings of Light and weapon parts, with the SpecII featuring metallic red joints.

Aug 11

Gundam SEED and Destiny Scenes Still Hard to Watch

Magmix published a retrospective on the most gut-wrenching scenes from Mobile Suit Gundam SEED and its sequel Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny, both of which aired on TV in 2002 and 2004 respectively. The article highlights three moments that remain difficult to watch today. In SEED episode 37 (episode 35 in the HD Remaster), ZAFT soldiers machine-gun surrendering Earth Alliance troops, saying they do not need Natural prisoners. In episode 45 (episode 43 in the HD Remaster), the series depicts parents rejecting a newborn because its eye color differs from what they requested, a scene that illustrates the dark side of genetic modification. In Destiny, the enhanced human Stella Loussier, who bonds with protagonist Shinn Asuka, is returned to the Alliance on the condition she never fight again, but that promise is broken. Her memories are erased, she is placed in the Destroy Gundam, and she dies when Kira Yamato's Freedom Gundam intervenes. The piece calls these unrewarding episodes among the most unforgettable in the SEED series.

Aug 6

Destiny Unchain Online TV Anime Announced

Destiny Unchain Online, the light novel and manga series by author resn and artist Yachimoto, is getting a television anime adaptation. The announcement came on Friday, August 6, 2026, alongside the launch of the anime's official X/Twitter account and a commemorative illustration drawn by Yachimoto. The story follows Kou Mitsuki, a middle school gamer known online as Crim the Headhunter, who tests a full-dive VR game developed by his father. A series of bugs traps him inside the game for three months and transforms him into a vampire girl, stranded in a remote forest at the start of the game. The series began as a web novel on Shōsetsuka ni Narō in May 2020, was later removed, and resumed serialization on Kadokawa's Kakuyomu in June 2021. Kodansha released the first print volume in November 2022, and the third volume shipped on May 29. Yachimoto launched the manga adaptation in Kodansha's Magazine Pocket app in July 2022, and the manga's 13th compiled volume released on Friday. The English version is published by Kodansha's K MANGA service.

Aug 4

S.H.Figuarts Kira Yamato Orb Union Chief State Pilot Suit Ver. Opens Reservations

Bandai Spirits has opened reservations for a new S.H.Figuarts action figure of Kira Yamato in his Orb Union Chief State Pilot Suit, based on his appearance in Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny. The figure uses a new sculpt and improves the range of motion compared to the earlier Compass Pilot Suit Ver., allowing for a wider variety of poses. It includes interchangeable face parts and accessories to reproduce the Durandal battle scene from the final episode of Gundam SEED Destiny, a feature not present in previous releases. The set contents include the main body, three types of interchangeable wrist parts for each hand, three interchangeable facial expression parts, a facial expression part for the helmet, the helmet itself, a neck part for the helmet, and a handgun. Reservations began on August 3 at general retail stores. The figure is priced at 9,900 yen including tax, with a scheduled release in January 2026. The product page is available on the Tamashii Web site for further details.

Jul 19

Premium Bandai Lottery Sale Opens for HG Gouf Ignited (Heine Custom) Gunpla

Premium Bandai is holding a lottery sale for the HG 1/144 Gouf Ignited (Heine Westenfluss Custom) Gunpla, which released at general retail on July 11. The application period runs until July 21, with winners announced July 23. The kit features a fully renewed HGCE mold with the SEED Action System, beam sword gimmicks, and Slayer Whip parts. Price is 2,860 yen, shipping in August 2026.

Jul 14

HG Gouf Ignited (Heine Westenfluss Custom) Goes Up for Lottery on Premium Bandai

Bandai Spirits is offering the HG 1/144 Gouf Ignited (Heine Westenfluss Custom) from Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny via a Premium Bandai lottery. The kit uses the SEED Action System for articulation, includes the Slayer Whip in two states, and recreates the red-hot blade with molded colors. The lottery runs until July 21, with winners announced July 23. The kit is not a Premium Bandai exclusive.

Jul 11

Bandai Spirits to Release HGCE Gouf Ignited (Heine Westenfluss Custom) on July 11

Bandai Spirits will release the HGCE 1/144 scale Gouf Ignited (Heine Westenfluss Custom) on July 11, 2026. The kit, from Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny, reproduces the character's orange personal color with molded plastic. It includes a slayer whip in two forms, a beam sword, a shield, and a right open hand. The SEED Action System allows dynamic posing. The kit costs 2,860 yen including tax.

Jul 5

Game Spark Weekly Ranking: Cyberpunk Edgerunners 2 Leads Most Read Articles

Game Spark's weekly ranking for June 26 to July 2, 2026, places news about the 'Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2' second teaser and character visual in the top five, alongside a Steam sale guide, a retrospective on 'Mobile Suit Gundam Side Story: The Blue Destiny', and a free game giveaway at the Epic Games Store.

Jul 2

Square Enix Manga & Books Reveals 8 Manga, 2 Final Fantasy Book Releases

Square Enix Manga & Books announced eight new manga licenses and two Final Fantasy books during its Anime Expo panel on Thursday. The manga slate includes titles like Not Quite Love, My Classmate James, Inuta: My Canine Classmate, Daughter of the Dragon God, and Supervillain Boy, with releases starting January 2027.

Jun 28

Why 'Mobile Suit Gundam: The Blue Destiny' Has a Cult Following Outside Japan

A Game Spark column explains why the 'Mobile Suit Gundam: The Blue Destiny' trilogy for the Sega Saturn, never released overseas, has a surprisingly large Western fanbase. The article highlights the first-person cockpit view, the early use of a standard GM instead of a Gundam, the fast-paced combat with a lock-on system, and the sequential release structure where the player upgrades machines across three short games.

Jun 26

SIE and Bungie Lay Off Most of Destiny Team and Part of Marathon Team

Sony Interactive Entertainment and its subsidiary Bungie announced on June 25, 2026, that they are conducting layoffs as part of an organizational restructuring. The reductions target most of the Destiny development team, part of the Marathon team, and SIE staff who support Bungie's operations. In a statement, Bungie said that Destiny 2 has not met expectations in recent years and that the current development structure cannot sustain future plans. The announcement follows the end of Destiny 2's development, which concluded with a final update on June 9, 2026. SIE CEO of the Studio Business Group Hermen Hulst explained in an internal email that the decision came after several months of review with Bungie's management regarding long-term direction, development priorities, and the studio's role in the broader portfolio. He added that multiple alternatives were considered before concluding that reductions were necessary. Marathon, which launched in March 2026, remains an important part of the SIE portfolio and will continue to receive support. Affected employees will receive severance, career transition assistance, and where possible, opportunities within SIE's global studio network. This is the third round of layoffs at Bungie in the past five years.

Jun 24

Destiny 2 Dating Sim Prototype Rejected by Management Every Year

Former Bungie staff revealed that a dating sim for Destiny 2 was prototyped during internal game jams but rejected by management each year. The sim, styled after Dream Daddy, was pitched annually by developers but never approved. The disclosure comes as the game's live service concludes after a decade.

Jun 18

Metal Build Strike Freedom Gundam Revival Version Releases June 27

Bandai will release the METAL BUILD Strike Freedom Gundam <Revival Version> on June 27, 2026, for 38,500 yen. The figure is a repackaged version of the 2015 release with added auxiliary supports, supervised by mechanical animation director Satoshi Shigeta. The eight DRAGOONs are detachable and can be displayed radially on dedicated base parts.

Jun 11

Destiny 2 Player Count Surges Past 160,000 After Final Update

Bungie's Destiny 2 saw a surge in player numbers following the release of its final content update, Monument of Triumph, on June 9. According to SteamDB, the concurrent player count on Steam reached 167,867, the highest since the 314,000 peak for the June 2024 expansion The Final Shape. Login issues occurred shortly after the update, which Bungie attributed to an influx of players. The official Destiny X account has been reposting user screenshots. Bungie announced in May that it would end new content updates, making Monument of Triumph the last major update. Servers will continue operating for the foreseeable future, and the game remains playable. Player reactions included celebrations of the update and calls for continued development or a sequel. Destiny 2 launched in 2017 and concluded its Light and Darkness saga with The Final Shape in 2024.