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People are discussing Bungie’s reported restructuring impact from Sony, including layoffs tied to Destiny 2 and the separate Marathon project. Separately, there’s talk that Bungie developers pitched a Destiny dating game concept.

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Marathon and Destiny
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Key Takeaway Bungie is facing reported staffing cuts tied to Destiny 2 and Marathon while developers also proposed a Destiny dating game pitch.
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Layoffs at Bungie Destiny 2 restructuring New spinoff ideas
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Bungie is facing reported staffing cuts tied to Destiny 2 and Marathon while developers also proposed a Destiny dating game pitch.

People are discussing Bungie’s reported restructuring impact from Sony, including layoffs tied to Destiny 2 and the separate Marathon project. Separately, there’s talk that Bungie developers pitched a Destiny dating game concept.

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Top 2 signals · Bungie is facing reported staffing cuts tied
GamesIndustry.biz · 12d ago
Bungie devs reportedly pitched Destiny dating game
Eurogamer · 11d ago
Sony and Bungie lay off "most" of the Destiny 2 team as well as some from Marathon

Briefing Findings · Bungie is facing reported staffing cuts tied

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Sony action Sony and Bungie reportedly laid off “most” of the Destiny 2 team.
Additional layoffs Some positions from the Marathon team were also reportedly cut.
Dating game pitch Bungie devs reportedly pitched a Destiny dating game.

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  • Follow coverage for details on which Destiny 2 and Marathon teams were affected by the layoffs. Eurogamer
  • Track whether the rumored Destiny dating game pitch progresses into any official announcements. GamesIndustry.biz

What Changed

  • Sony and Bungie lay off "most" of the Destiny 2 team as well as some from Marathon Eurogamer
  • Bungie devs reportedly pitched Destiny dating game GamesIndustry.biz
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polygon.com

PlayStation CEO says he wants to 'revitalize the market' with live service games amid Bungie layoffs

Even after laying off hundreds of Bungie developers, PlayStation still wants to keep making live service games

9d ago Tomas Franzese
gamerant.com

Marathon Is Undeniably to Bungie What Mass Effect 5 Is to BioWare

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9d ago Nick Rodriguez
gamerant.com

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9d ago Adrian Morales

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