The launch of Destiny 2: Renegades has created quite a buzz in the gaming community, marked by a new cinematic trailer from Bungie and a noticeable uptick in the game’s concurrent player count on Steam. While player counts on Steam aren’t the sole indicator of a game’s success, they do provide valuable insight into its current popularity among PC gamers.
Destiny 2’s Resurgence on Steam
Destiny 2’s player base on Steam has seen a significant increase since Renegades went live. The number of concurrent players has reached 66,207, a marked improvement from the recent low numbers recorded before the expansion’s release. Although this figure hasn’t surpassed the peak concurrent player count of 108,535 seen during the Edge of Fate launch, it suggests a positive trend for the game’s current standing.
Challenges and Hope for Bungie’s Future
Despite the renewed interest, Bungie faces challenges, as previous expansions like Edge of Fate didn’t meet commercial expectations. The studio acknowledges these hurdles and aims for Renegades to pave the way for a brighter future. Rumors of Destiny 3 being in development add an intriguing layer to Bungie’s potential plans to revitalize the franchise.
Looking Ahead
The potential development of Destiny 3 hints at a fresh start for Bungie, though its release is not expected in the near future. Meanwhile, all eyes are on Bungie’s current strategies to achieve commercial success, possibly leveraging crossovers such as the rumored Star Wars collaboration for Destiny 2’s expansions.