Daily Gaming Briefing: May 22, 2026
Major industry updates include the end of Destiny 2, confirmation of a new Modern Warfare, and production targets for Nintendo's next console.
Bungie Ends Destiny 2 Support
Bungie has announced that Destiny 2 will receive its final content update on June 9, 2026, marking the end of the live service shooter after nearly nine years.
Reports indicate that the studio is facing significant layoffs, and there are currently no plans for a Destiny 3.
Call of Duty and GTA 6 Updates
Infinity Ward has confirmed that the 2026 Call of Duty title will be a new entry in the Modern Warfare series, described as a 'definitive' installment. The game will skip last-gen consoles.
Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick has reaffirmed that Grand Theft Auto 6 is still on track for a November release, with a major marketing push scheduled to begin this summer.
Nintendo Ramps Up Switch 2 Production
According to a report from Bloomberg, Nintendo is significantly increasing production for its upcoming Switch 2 console.
The company is reportedly aiming to manufacture 20 million units by the end of the fiscal year in March 2027.
Sources
- Bungie reportedly eyeing up "significant" layoffs, no plans for Destiny 3: what happens after Destiny 2's final update in June? (eurogamer.net)
- Call of Duty 2026 is a new Modern Warfare, and Infinity Ward promises it'll be a "definitive" entry (eurogamer.net)
- Don't worry, GTA 6 is still planned for November, marketing push will begin this summer (eurogamer.net)
- Price rises? What price rises? Nintendo reportedly ramping up Switch 2 production, aiming to produce 20 million consoles by March 2027 (eurogamer.net)