Destiny 2's next big update has officially been delayed

Bungie has officially confirmed this Fate 2The Shadow and Justice update has been delayed until June 9, 2026, and will also receive a brand new name. Once Bungie's flagship live service, Fate 2'reputation has taken a hit over the past few years. Players were frustrated with the studio's development decisions, believing the game was headed in the wrong direction.

After the release of Renegades last year, which was another controversial update Fate 2all eyes were on the next update, Shadow and Order. The medium-sized expansion was originally scheduled for release on March 2, 2026 Plan Year of Prophecy. However, in January 2026, Forbes writer Paul Tassi reported that his sources told him that Fate 2 The Shadow and Justice update has been delayed to an unknown date. Bungie did not comment on the situation at the time, leaving fans wondering 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 Fate 2 The Shadows and Order update has been pushed back to June 9, 2026. According to the developer, it is Fate 2 the update is undergoing “major revisions.” It will now feature a number of massive quality-of-life updates and a brand new name. Bungie said it will share more details as the new update launch date approaches.

In addition to the update, players can also expect more details on the previously announced Weapon Tier Upgrading and a bunch of additions like Pantheon 2.0, Tier 5 Stats for Exotic Armors and more. Bungie also said it will continue to roll out new bug fixes, stability improvements, ongoing portal adjustments, Guardian Games in March, and the return of the Iron Banner cadence in April until June.

Although Bungie says it's redoing the Shadow and Order update, it's worth noting that the studio's upcoming extraction shooter Marathon all due out on March 5th. The title has already gone through a number of different controversies, including accusations of artistic plagiarism and delays. With such a big release right around the corner, Bungie clearly doesn't want to split their fans between two games and is pushing back Fate 2 an update might allow Marathon to get the attention she desperately needs.

Even though Bungie's actions aroundf Fate 2The studio seems to be listening to player feedback. Last Fate 2 patch fixes bugs and glitches that have been affecting the game for some time. There are also rumors that Fate 3 is in development, but for now players are hoping that the Shadows and Order update will make it Fate 2 back on track.