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 jarycuDoes that mean they're finally going to take it out of my Bnet Launcher? Please? And take CoD too while you're at it.Comment by ArrayaI hope Blizzard is next, now we know why they went from caring about the Community to being a muppet.Comment by 1721214Am 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 FixiShrug, even if Blizzard left Activision, that changes nothing - their problems are design problems and that won't change in the least.Comment by VanderzWonderfull! Let's hope Blizzard is next.Comment by soaxsIf Bungie doesnt even want anything to do with Activision why the hell does Blizzard?Comment by ED209Then they can get rid of the other stuff that plagues the launcher too. Maybe put it on something called Activision Internal Digital Services?Comment by RankkorSo does that mean, if I got the game for free, I don't have it anymore?Comment by ColdleoYOU WILL MAKE MONEY OR YOU WILL GET OUT.

And dont hold out hope for Blizzard proper, they already sold out to the Chinese.Comment by selkie47well thats one game fed up with activision and has had enough. come on blizz, you can do this...Comment by KuriasThen they can get rid of the other stuff that plagues the launcher too. Maybe put it on something called Activision Internal Digital Services?Comment by WalkerfinAll your base start to belong to us!Comment by MikulaAre they taking HotS too?Comment by holycindersLet's hope Blizzard can escape this madness eventually.Comment by ToxDrawaceActivision needs to let Blizzard go as well...Comment by JaceDraccusAm 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 Ares21They are splitting, but remaining on battle.net.
Is it safe to assume b.net currency will not he used for destiny going forward?
What about down the road for a D3?
It will not he on b.net I assume?Comment by merex760Blizzard next, please. I know it's a different situation as they're a subsidy and there would have to be a buyout... but one could dream.Comment by N0083rP00FAm 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?the customer base.Comment by TomtaurenYEEESSS! YYYIIEEEESSSSS!

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