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Multiple outlets report that Bungie is undergoing significant layoffs following the end of Destiny 2 content, with Sony and Bungie cutting most of the Destiny 2 team and some staff tied to Marathon. Headlines also add that Bungie previously explored unusual projects, including a proposed Destiny dating sim.

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Key Takeaway Bungie is confirming large-scale layoffs, largely affecting the Destiny 2 team, as it adjusts after Destiny 2’s final update.
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Destiny 2 team cuts post-launch restructuring Marathon layoffs canceled side ideas
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Bungie is confirming large-scale layoffs, largely affecting the Destiny 2 team, as it adjusts after Destiny 2’s final update.

Multiple outlets report that Bungie is undergoing significant layoffs following the end of Destiny 2 content, with Sony and Bungie cutting most of the Destiny 2 team and some staff tied to Marathon. Headlines also add that Bungie previously explored unusual projects, including a proposed Destiny dating sim.

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Eurogamer · 1h ago
Sony and Bungie lay off "most" of the Destiny 2 team as well as some from Marathon
WCCFTech · 2h ago
Bungie Announces Layoffs in the Wake of Destiny 2’s Final Update as it “Could Not Continue Operating at our Previous Size”
The Verge · 2h ago
Bungie hit with ‘significant’ layoffs after ending Destiny 2
Push Square · 2h ago
Bungie Confirms Studio Layoffs After Destiny 2 Content Ends
Neowin · 52m ago
Sony announces Bungie layoffs that will affect "significant number of employees"

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Other Bungie activity — not part of the “Bungie is confirming large-scale layoffs, largely affecting” story
Kotaku · 1h ago
The Internet Reacts To Mass Cuts At Bungie After The End Of Destiny 2

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layoff scope “Most” of the Destiny 2 team reportedly let go
timing trigger Layoffs come in the wake of Destiny 2’s final update/content ending
other game impacted Some layoffs also reportedly affect staff working on Marathon
company admission (headline phrasing) Destiny 2 “fell short of expectations”

What to Watch

  • Follow official updates from Bungie/Sony for details on affected teams and severance/timing after the announcement. IGN
  • Watch for follow-up reporting on how Marathon staffing changes after the Destiny 2-era cuts. Eurogamer

What Changed

  • 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
  • Bungie Announces Layoffs in the Wake of Destiny 2’s Final Update as it “Could Not Continue Operating at our Previous Size” WCCFTech
  • Bungie hit with ‘significant’ layoffs after ending Destiny 2 The Verge
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Eurogamer · 1 article
Kotaku · 1 article
Neowin · 1 article
Push Square · 1 article
The Verge · 1 article
WCCFTech · 1 article

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kotaku.com

Mass Layoffs Have Started At Bungie After The End Of Destiny 2

The studio said the sci-fi MMO failed to meet expectations

2h ago Ethan Gach
mp1st.com

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.

1d ago Taha
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.

1d ago David Carcasole

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