Destiny Franchise to Leave Activision Blizzard

Blizzard Posted 2019/01/10 at 3:14 PM by Anshlun

Destiny 2 Battle.net Support

Destiny 2 will still receive full support on BattleNet and we do not anticipate any disruption to our services or your gameplay experience. https://t.co/FFOE1iae3R

— BlizzardCS (@BlizzardCS) January 10, 2019Internal LeaksBlizzard's Diablo team late 2018

At today's meeting announcing the news, Bungie staff cheered loudly. Can't over-emphasize how happy they are not just to get away from Activision, but to have a game that they now own completely. Imagine a Destiny free from Activision's restrictive annualized schedule!

— Jason Schreier (@jasonschreier) January 10, 2019

OUR DESTINY

When we first launched our partnership with Activision in 2010, the gaming industry was in a pretty different place. As an independent studio setting out to build a brand new experience, we wanted a partner willing to take a big leap of faith with us. We had a vision for Destiny that we believed in, but to launch a game of that magnitude, we needed the support of an established publishing partner.

With Activision, we created something special. To date, Destiny has delivered a combination of over 50 million games and expansions to players all around the world. More importantly, we’ve also witnessed a remarkable community – tens of millions of Guardians strong – rise up and embrace Destiny, to play together, to make and share memories, and even to do truly great things that reach far beyond the game we share, to deliver a positive impact on people’s everyday lives.

We have enjoyed a successful eight-year run and would like to thank Activision for their partnership on Destiny. Looking ahead, we’re excited to announce plans for Activision to transfer publishing rights for Destiny to Bungie. With our remarkable Destiny community, we are ready to publish on our own, while Activision will increase their focus on owned IP projects.

The planned transition process is already underway in its early stages, with Bungie and Activision both committed to making sure the handoff is as seamless as possible.

With Forsaken, we’ve learned, and listened, and leaned in to what we believe our players want from a great Destiny experience. Rest assured there is more of that on the way. We’ll continue to deliver on the existing Destiny roadmap, and we’re looking forward to releasing more seasonal experiences in the coming months, as well as surprising our community with some exciting announcements about what lies beyond.

Thank you so much for your continued support. Our success is owed in no small part to the incredible community of players who have graced our worlds with light and life. We know self-publishing won’t be easy; there’s still much for us to learn as we grow as an independent, global studio, but we see unbounded opportunities and potential in Destiny. We know that new adventures await us all on new worlds filled with mystery, adventure, and hope. We hope you’ll join us there.

See you starside.

BUNGiE

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Comment by orionaegis7oh.. oh myComment by skylinerptSo does that mean, if I got the game for free, I don't have it anymore?Comment by CiriLOOOOOOOOLComment by TurowaiAm I the only one hoping that Blizzard does the same and goes back to being a company for making great games that the consumer wants rather than everything being an activision money-grab?Comment by porowozekthe fun continuesComment by AodaanNow do this with Blizz/WoW.

ThanksComment by AquahoofMabye they'll give back World of Warcraft too, we can but hope.Comment by kirtolYES Edit: noComment by CrysteriaAm I the only one hoping that Blizzard does the same and goes back to being a company for making great games that the consumer wants rather than everything being an activision money-grab?Comment by KaiteirSo what does that mean for those of us who own destiny 2 on battle.net?

Or does this only affect future destiny games?

Edit: looks like the post has been updated with a tweet that answers tht question.Comment by Fenril7Well, I don't blame anyone abandoning the ship at this time. You reap what you sow ACTIVISION.Comment by Aodaan"Destiny 2 will still receive full support on BattleNet and we do not anticipate any disruption to our services or your gameplay experience."

everything should remain the same.
It will probably just take action on the future games.Comment by PoofieballDownhill from here, oh no been that since BFA!Comment by TradeprinceKhanBlizzard needs to leave Activision. There are probably a lot of contracts in the way of that but seriously, I feel like Activision is at an end. This is just...crazy news.Comment by AnshinAm I the only one hoping that Blizzard does the same and goes back to being a company for making great games that the consumer wants rather than everything being an activision money-grab?Comment by silentsaturnYikes. This is a huge risk to undertake. I see people cheering but uh, I'd be worried, lol.Comment by BalentySounds like they try to get rid of flops which doesn't bring in enough money.Comment by SedarionAs far as I know wasn't this part of the deal from the start? Bungie does 2 Destiny games for activision and can keep the IP afterwardsComment by Evolyn1877Are they taking HotS too?Comment by CryptariusGood! "Get off my la...uncher!"

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