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Destiny 2 Sets Record-Low Steam Peak as Bungie Backs Off Seasonal Power Reset

Bungie will carry players' seasonal power into Season 28 in December following backlash over the Portal and progression changes.

Overview

  • Destiny 2 hit a 24-hour peak of 16,067 concurrent players on Steam on October 6, with an hourly low of 2,323, the weakest readings yet for the PC platform.
  • Steam Charts shows the 30-day average hovering around 18,000 concurrents, marking a new low since the game arrived on Steam in 2019.
  • Bungie announced via its Destiny 2 Team account that there will be no seasonal power reset in December and that current seasonal power will carry into Season 28.
  • Players and journalists continue to blame the Portal system and recent progression changes for discouraging engagement and pushing players away.
  • The next expansion, Renegades, is slated for December 2 with a Star Wars theme, though Steam figures reflect only part of the overall player base across consoles and mobile.