July 31st 2024.
In a recent announcement, game developer Bungie revealed that they will be undergoing significant changes within their studio. This comes after a tough year where they had to let go of some of their employees. Despite the positive response to their latest game expansion, Destiny 2: The Final Shape, Bungie has decided to lay off 220 employees, which accounts for 17% of their total workforce.
According to the studio, the decision was made due to rising development costs, changes in the gaming industry, and the current economic climate. They also mentioned that they will be shifting their focus entirely to their popular game, Destiny, and their upcoming shooter game, Marathon. As part of their restructuring, 155 roles will be integrated into Sony Interactive Entertainment, with the aim of retaining talented individuals and preventing job loss.
In addition, Bungie has also formed a new team within PlayStation Studios to work on one of their upcoming projects. This project is described as an action game set in a brand new science-fantasy universe. The studio explained that they had originally planned to have three major franchises, but realized that it was stretching their resources too thin. This, along with other factors, led to financial difficulties for the studio.
While the news may be worrying for fans of Destiny and Marathon, Bungie reassured that they still have a team of over 850 members working on both projects. They also stated that their priority at the moment is to support their employees during this difficult time.
The decision to undergo these changes may have been influenced by Bungie's acquisition by Sony in 2022 for $3.6 billion. However, reports have surfaced claiming that Sony is not pleased with Bungie's leadership after they failed to meet financial targets. It was previously reported that Sony had plans to release 10 live service games by 2026, but so far, only one has been released.
As for the future of Destiny, Bungie has not provided any details but assured fans that there will be a time to discuss their goals and projects. They also encouraged people to stay updated by following them on social media and signing up for their newsletter.
In the meantime, Bungie remains committed to providing top-quality games for their players and is grateful for their support. The studio is determined to overcome these challenges and come out stronger in the end.
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