Ethan Crossfield 
If you’re a fan of Destiny’s live-service structure or Borderlands’ looter-shooter chaos, this leak is worth your attention—but treat it as unconfirmed. A report claims Bungie may be developing a Destiny-style open-world Borderlands game inspired by the first entry, potentially filling the gap left by Destiny 2’s end of service.
What’s changed: Destiny 2’s shutdown and a new alleged direction for Bungie
The leak lands in a moment of heavy transition for Bungie. Destiny 2’s end of service has already been announced, with the final update releasing on June 9. The source also notes Bungie disabled two armor sets permanently via its last hotfix, with the possibility of more changes if game-breaking issues emerge.
At the same time, Bungie has reportedly been hit by layoffs, including 292 developers in its studio alone, followed by additional reports of layoffs across SIE and contractor roles. With Destiny 2 winding down and the studio’s resources potentially redirected, the leak frames this as a plausible opening for Bungie to pivot into a new live-service project.
The source further states that Bungie’s only currently active game is Marathon, and that Sony may prefer “safer” bets for Bungie’s next release—especially given Bungie’s live-service experience.
Who is affected: a proposed Destiny-like Borderlands remake and its live-service model
According to the leak, a content creator named Trance claims to have a connection to someone in business development at 2K. The report alleges early collaboration between Sony, Bungie, 2K, and Gearbox is underway around a Destiny-like remake inspired by Borderlands 1.
The rumored game is described as a live-service, open-world looter-shooter. It would include paid seasonal content and customizable characters, while being set within the Borderlands 1 world. The leak also specifies that the project would not use the original game’s Vault Hunters.
The source adds that rumors of an unannounced Borderlands remake have circulated for about two years without coming to anything. It also argues the leak may carry weight because Sony acquired Bungie with an eye toward live-service expertise, and because Destiny 2’s end of service creates a clear vacuum in Bungie’s flagship genre pipeline.
What comes next: possible remakes, a Destiny 3 petition, and why you should wait
The leak’s credibility is still uncertain because it’s reportedly early in discussions, and the source cautions readers not to treat it as confirmed. Even if talks are real, it could take years before any official reveal.
The same leak mentions a possible Borderlands 2 remake that could be planned as a PlayStation 6 exclusive—conditional on the first project happening and performing well. Separately, the source notes that Destiny 3 is not happening, and that a Destiny 3 pitch was reportedly dismissed by Sony in the past.
For Destiny players watching the fallout, the source points to an ongoing Destiny 3 petition that has accumulated close to 400,000 unique signatures. However, it remains unclear whether that effort will influence anything.
Overall, the alleged plan suggests Sony could lean into Bungie’s live-service strengths by combining Destiny’s seasonal structure and open-world appeal with Borderlands’ recognizable looter-shooter identity. Whether that becomes reality will depend on what, if anything, Bungie and its partners choose to announce.
What players should know
- This is a leak, not an official announcement—treat details as unverified for now.
- The rumor points to an open-world, live-service Borderlands game inspired by Borderlands 1.
- Paid seasonal content and customizable characters are part of the alleged pitch.
- The project is said to avoid the original Borderlands 1 Vault Hunters.
- Destiny 2’s service end (and related shutdown changes) is cited as the timing context for a potential new direction.
Expert View
From a strategy standpoint, the leak’s logic tracks: Destiny 2’s shutdown creates a genre-shaped gap, and Bungie’s live-service experience is exactly what Sony would want to capitalize on. Still, the details are early and come through a second-hand connection, so the best approach is to watch for confirmation rather than assume a Destiny-style Borderlands MMO is imminent.
