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People are reacting to Bungie confirming layoffs after the final Destiny 2 update, with multiple reports saying most of the Destiny 2 team—and some from Marathon—were affected. Headlines also resurface an earlier Destiny dating-sim pitch that has drawn attention amid the cuts.

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Key Takeaway Bungie has confirmed major layoffs affecting most of the Destiny 2 team after Destiny 2’s final content update, alongside some Marathon staff impacts.
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Bungie has confirmed major layoffs affecting most of the Destiny 2 team after Destiny 2’s final content update, alongside some Marathon staff impacts.

People are reacting to Bungie confirming layoffs after the final Destiny 2 update, with multiple reports saying most of the Destiny 2 team—and some from Marathon—were affected. Headlines also resurface an earlier Destiny dating-sim pitch that has drawn attention amid the cuts.

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Top 5 signals · Bungie has confirmed major layoffs affecting most of the
Engadget · 2h ago
Sony announces major layoffs at Bungie, including most of the Destiny team
KitGuru · 4h ago
Bungie confirms layoffs following final Destiny update
Neowin · 4h ago
Sony announces Bungie layoffs that will affect "significant number of employees"
WCCFTech · 5h ago
Bungie Announces Layoffs in the Wake of Destiny 2’s Final Update as it “Could Not Continue Operating at our Previous Size”
Eurogamer · 4h ago
Sony and Bungie lay off "most" of the Destiny 2 team as well as some from Marathon

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Kotaku · 4h ago
The Internet Reacts To Mass Cuts At Bungie After The End Of Destiny 2

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Destiny team impact (wording) “Most” of the Destiny 2 team
Related project mentioned Marathon layoffs included
Event timing After Destiny 2’s final update / content ends

What to Watch

  • Watch for additional reporting tying headcount reductions to Destiny 2’s final update and the shutdown of ongoing content support. KitGuru
  • Look for further confirmation or reporting on how Marathon teams were affected by the same layoffs. Eurogamer

What Changed

  • Sony announces major layoffs at Bungie, including most of the Destiny team Engadget
  • Bungie confirms layoffs following final Destiny update KitGuru
  • Sony announces Bungie layoffs that will affect "significant number of employees" Neowin
  • Sony and Bungie lay off "most" of the Destiny 2 team as well as some from Marathon Eurogamer
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Engadget · 1 article
Eurogamer · 1 article
KitGuru · 1 article
Kotaku · 1 article
Neowin · 1 article
WCCFTech · 1 article

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Bungie Rejected a Destiny Dating Simulator Because "Nobody Wanted Romance"

Destiny 2 developers pitched a romantic dating simulator based on the franchise several times, but Bungie’s leadership rejected the idea.

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wccftech.com

Bungie Details Vault Breaker, Marathon's Experimental Full PvE Mode Coming in the Second-Half of Season 2

As Marathon nears the halfway point of Season 2, Bungie reveals more details on its full PvE mode, Vault Breaker.

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