This is not a rant.

Let's be realistic here. Destiny 2 isn't dying. Bungie has made it clear that they intend to continue working on Destiny for the foreseeable future, and the recent restructuring was for Bungie to focus MORE on Destiny 2 alongside Marathon. I mean, at the moment it's unlikely that we'll be getting a future expansion as big as TFS, but considering how big TFS actually was, it makes sense that we wouldn't see another expansion that outdoes it anytime soon. That being said, while they are moving away from annual expansion release model, that doesn't necessarily mean there will be no more expansions PERIOD. There have been rumors about a new model involving smaller, more frequent releases in the form of two "content packs" alongside seasonal content. Keep in mind, this is coming from Liz who's history with leaks has been hit or miss. But even if this rumor was somewhat true, that doesn't mean D2 can't go back to bigger single expansions later down the road. On top of that, some of the current employees interviewed by Breier have expressed optimism for the future under Tyson Green, a Bungie Vet who's now the game's director. There are plans to explore brand new worlds and characters for Frontiers, more free updates like Into The Light, and a rebranding effort to help better bring newer players on board. While things do seem bleak at the moment, D2 still very much has a future.

That being said, and this may be a pretty hot take, Sony's now imminent takeover of Bungie's upper management will be a blessing moreso than it is a curse. Sony is not perfect, don't get me wrong, but they still know how to properly manage a business. Bungie NEEDS new leadership, and Pete Parsons has REPEATEDLY proven that he is no longer longer up to the task. His blatant refusal to let the devs fix the game, his gross mismanagement of the company's finances, and his weird thing for buying cars he'll never actually drive are why Bungie is in such a dire state. He has actively sabotaged and impeded Bungie's progress while letting those who actually get shit done pay the price for his failures. He has proven time and time again that he is INCAPABLE of leading from the front, which is why Sony's takeover is a blessing in disguise. Because for better or for worse, Bungie needs ACTUAL leadership to not only avoid another Lightfall, but to properly get back on their feet.

So in short, Destiny still has a future, Pete Parsons needs to go, and Gambit is still fun.

Oh, and Failsafe is best girl.