Destiny 3 is reportedly in development according to a leaker known for information about Destiny 2 and Marathon.
What’s the information? About eight years after the release of Destiny 2, the leak account “Colony Deaks” reports that a sequel is in development at Bungie. In a post on X, it states:
“Destiny 3 is in an extremely early stage of development.”
The leakers intend to share more information about Destiny 3 and its development in the coming months, as soon as “things start taking shape.”
Skepticism is warranted, but generally reliable
Are the information reliable? Since it is a leak and not an official announcement from Bungie or Sony, the information should be viewed with a large amount of skepticism. Until there is an official statement from Bungie or undeniable evidence of the development publicly available, nothing can be taken for certain.
“Colony Deaks” is considered a reliable source for leaks about Destiny 2 and Marathon, the extraction shooter also developed by Bungie. The information has often proven accurate in the past.
For example, Colony Deaks had already revealed the grenade launcher “The Omnipresent” (via X) before the official announcement, which is available as loot from the Raid “The Eternal Desert” in the expansion “At the Edge of Destiny”.
Additionally, the English-language magazine TheGamePost was able to verify leaks from “Colony Deaks”.
What to expect in terms of a release? Not anytime soon. Since Bungie has not released an official announcement or a planned release date, no timeframe can be predicted. However, development only recently reportedly began, so a release is not expected for several years.
The development of Destiny 2 reportedly began shortly after the release of Destiny 1 in 2014, as Forbes reported at the time. The game was thus in development for about 3 years before release. A release of Destiny 3 would therefore be possible around 2028.
The fact that the development of Destiny 3 has finally started could also be due to Sony. The Japanese company recently announced that Bungie fell short of financial expectations. Declining player numbers and a lack of roadmap are affecting Destiny 2, now Sony reflects on a bitter conclusion after 3 years
