Ethan Crossfield 
Popular Destiny 2 creator Datto has officially announced his retirement from the game, with a final upload scheduled for August 18. The move lands as Destiny 2’s support winds down and players look for what remains—both in-game and in the creator community.
What happened: Datto’s retirement lines up with Destiny 2’s shutdown
A well-known Destiny 2 YouTuber and content creator is preparing to step away from the game in August. Datto’s final video is set to go live on August 18, after which he plans to move on to another title rather than continue producing Destiny 2 content.
The retirement announcement comes after Destiny 2’s end-of-service timeline became official. Bungie stated on May 21 that the game would enter end-of-service, and it also confirmed that the unreleased Shattered Cycle expansion would not be coming out as part of future live-service updates.
Destiny 2’s final update arrived on June 9 with Monument of Triumph. From that point onward, the game effectively shifted into its last state: not receiving updates and, aside from major, game-breaking issues, no ongoing fixes. That makes Datto’s timing feel less like a random change of pace and more like a natural pivot as the game’s future stops moving.
Why it matters: the last content era changes both gameplay and creator plans
With Bungie no longer delivering updates, Destiny 2 players are left with what already exists—plus a handful of community-driven opportunities. The source highlights that players can still work toward gear, including a solo AFK farming approach for a Dungeon Boss using a single ability. Even in a frozen live-service environment, that kind of route can keep the grind meaningful.
At the same time, the shutdown era carries baggage. Bungie permanently disabled two armor sets due to issues they were causing in the Crucible, resulting in unfair and unplayable matches. In other words, the end-state isn’t just “no new content”—it’s also a curated snapshot of what Bungie decided could no longer safely function in competitive play.
For Datto, the context is career planning. The announcement notes his channel’s massive reach—over 1.2 million subscribers—and mentions that Destiny 2’s final update brought a surge in player numbers. Even so, with no new content arriving, it’s portrayed as increasingly likely that a long-running creator would start building a future elsewhere.
What to watch next: Deadlock content, Destiny 2’s remaining challenges, and community hopes
Datto’s next chapter is already identified: the channel is expected to transition toward Deadlock. The announcement also leaves room for the possibility of additional uploads later, but it sets expectations that after August 18, fans shouldn’t anticipate major new Destiny 2 content.
Destiny 2 players, meanwhile, still have some structured goals. The source points to a solo route for the Vault of Glass raid, including a solo Queenswalk approach using a specific setup and a glitch. While this won’t replace fresh updates, it does offer a reason for players—especially those looking for novelty—to keep experimenting.
Finally, the community’s attention isn’t solely on what’s ending. The source mentions an official Destiny 3 petition that has reached over 400,000 unique signatures, suggesting ongoing hope that a next chapter could still emerge.
Practical takeaways for Destiny 2 fans
- Expect Datto’s Destiny 2 output to end after the August 18 final upload, with future focus shifting to Deadlock.
- If you’re chasing gear in the final state of the game, consider community-highlighted solo farming options for Dungeon Bosses.
- Be aware that Crucible is affected by permanently disabled armor sets, which can shape what builds are viable.
- For challenge seekers, the source points to solo Vault of Glass (including Queenswalk) using a specific setup and glitch.
- Keep an eye on community campaigns like the Destiny 3 petition—momentum can influence what players rally around next.
Expert View
Datto’s retirement is a clean example of how live-service endings ripple beyond the game client. When Destiny 2 stops evolving, creators face a choice: keep covering a static end state or pivot to something that still has growth. Bungie’s end-of-service decisions also leave behind a “final form” that includes both what players can still exploit and what has been taken away for balance—like the disabled Crucible armor sets. For the scene, that means the community’s future becomes less about patch cycles and more about how creators and players repurpose legacy content, while waiting to see whether the next generation (Destiny 3 or otherwise) can reignite the ecosystem.
