Bungie Confirms Layoffs, “Most” Of Destiny Team Let Go

One month after a report revealed plans to lay off a 'significant' number of employees, Bungie has confirmed these intentions as part of a company-wide reorganization.

Bungie has officially announced a 'reduction in force' that will impact many employees, including 'most of the Destiny team.' This decision follows a period of reflection on Destiny 2's performance and the studio's future projects. PlayStation Studios head Hermen Hulst also addressed the situation, emphasizing the importance of Bungie's ongoing project, Marathon, within PlayStation's portfolio.

The company will continue to support Bungie as it navigates these changes and develops new content for its games. Despite the challenges, Bungie remains committed to its future projects, although specific details are not yet available.

PlayStation's decision to downsize Bungie's team comes after a thorough evaluation of the studio's direction, development priorities, and resource requirements. This workforce reduction aims to align Bungie's resources with its current objectives and long-term goals, a difficult but necessary step according to Hulst.