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Bungie has confirmed significant layoffs, with reports saying “most” of the Destiny 2 team (and some Marathon staff) were let go after Destiny 2’s final update. Coverage also highlights a previously pitched Destiny dating sim concept within Bungie.

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Key Takeaway Bungie is cutting a major portion of its workforce following Destiny 2’s final update, with additional shakeups affecting Marathon.
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Bungie is cutting a major portion of its workforce following Destiny 2’s final update, with additional shakeups affecting Marathon.

Bungie has confirmed significant layoffs, with reports saying “most” of the Destiny 2 team (and some Marathon staff) were let go after Destiny 2’s final update. Coverage also highlights a previously pitched Destiny dating sim concept within Bungie.

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Top 2 signals · Bungie is cutting a major portion of its workforce
KitGuru · 6h ago
Bungie confirms layoffs following final Destiny update
Engadget · 4h ago
Sony announces major layoffs at Bungie, including most of the Destiny team

Broader Bungie coverage

Other Bungie activity — not part of the “Bungie is cutting a major portion of its workforce” story
Push Square · 2h ago
Bungie Boss Gone After 'Significant' Layoffs at Sony Studio
Kotaku · 6h ago
The Internet Reacts To Mass Cuts At Bungie After The End Of Destiny 2
Neowin · 6h ago
Sony announces Bungie layoffs that will affect "significant number of employees"
Kotaku · 21m ago
At Least 292 Laid Off At Bungie Amid Sony’s Latest Cuts

Briefing Findings · Bungie is cutting a major portion of its workforce

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layoff confirmation Bungie confirmed studio layoffs after Destiny 2’s final update
scope of Destiny team Reports say “most” of the Destiny 2 team was let go
Marathon impact Some Marathon developers were also included in the cuts

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  • Follow Bungie’s official updates for details on post-layoff staffing and future projects. KitGuru
  • Track reporting on Bungie leadership changes, including whether the “boss” is departing after layoffs. Push Square

What Changed

  • Sony announces major layoffs at Bungie, including most of the Destiny team Engadget
  • Bungie confirms layoffs following final Destiny update KitGuru
Source-backed brief 5 articles across 5 publications · brief is source backed Show all sources
Engadget · 1 article
KitGuru · 1 article
Kotaku · 1 article
Neowin · 1 article
Push Square · 1 article
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Kotaku · 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

7h 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.

2d 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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As reported by Bloomberg, Destiny 3 is not in active development. However, Guardians make their own fate, so hope isn't lost. The only thing you can do to support Bungie and the potential Destiny 3 is by logging in for Monument of Triumph and by signing the Destiny 3 petition. Destiny 2 FPS Systems OpenCritic Reviews Top Critic Avg: 84/100 Critics Rec: 88% Released August 28, 2017 ESRB T For TEEN fo

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