Destiny 2's next big update has officially been delayed

Bungie has officially confirmed it Destiny 2The Shadow and Justice update has been delayed to June 9, 2026 and will also have a brand new name. Once Bungie's flagship live-service game, Destiny 2's reputation has taken a hit in recent years. Players have been frustrated with the studio's development decisions, believing the game is headed in the wrong direction.

After the release of Renegades last year, which was another controversial update for Destiny 2all eyes were on the next update, Shadow and Order. The medium-sized expansion was originally slated for release on March 2, 2026, according to Year of Prophecy roadmap. But in January 2026, Forbes writer Paul Tassi reported that his sources told him that Destiny 2 The Shadow and Justice update had been delayed to an unknown date. Bungie did not comment on the situation at the time, leaving fans curious about the status of the update.

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Destiny 2 Shadow and Order Update Officially Delayed

Now Bungie has officially stated on Twitter that Destiny 2 The Shadows and Order update has been pushed back to June 9, 2026. According to the developer, the Destiny 2 the update is going through “major revisions.” It will now include a bunch of significant quality of life updates and will have a brand new name. Bungie has said that it will share more information as the new release date for the update approaches.

In addition to the update, players can also expect to see more details on the previously announced weapon level upgrade and a bunch of other additions, such as Pantheon 2.0, Tier 5 stats for exotic armor, and more. Bungie has also said that through June it will continue to roll out new bug fixes, stability improvements, ongoing portal mods, Guardian Games in March, and the return of the Iron Banner cadence in April.

While Bungie says it's reworking the Shadow and Order update, it's worth remembering that the studio's upcoming extraction shooter Marathon is set to release on March 5th. The title has already gone through a lot of controversy, including accusations of plagiarism and delays. With such a big release right around the corner, Bungie clearly doesn't want to split their fans between the two games, and pushing back Destiny 2 update may allow Marathon to get the attention it desperately needs.

Although there has been a lot of criticism regarding Bungie's handling of Destiny 2the studio seems to be listening to player feedback. The most recent Destiny 2 patch has fixed bugs and errors that have been affecting the game for a while now. There are also rumors about it Destiny 3 is in development, but for now players are hoping that the Shadows and Order update can add Destiny 2 back on track.