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'Generational talent just gone': Developers react in shock at the brutal scale of Bungie layoffs, which has reportedly
Sony and Bungie have announced a major reduction in force, laying off a significant portion of the studio's staff.
Key takeaways
- Bungie has laid off a massive portion of its staff, including most of the Destiny 2 team and several Marathon developers.
- At least 292 positions were affected in Washington state alone.
- The entire Destiny 2 Sandbox, Cinematics, and VFX teams, alongside most of the Raid and Dungeon team, were eliminated.
- Bungie remains committed to supporting Marathon and future projects.
Sony and Bungie have announced a major reduction in force, laying off a significant portion of the studio's staff. According to a WARN notice, at least 292 positions were affected at Bungie's Washington headquarters, though the total is likely higher as this excludes remote workers and external contractors. Sony's Herman Hulst confirmed that most of the Destiny 2 team and some members of the Marathon team have been let go, though the studio remains committed to supporting both projects.
In their words
“Generational talent just gone. These people were veterans from the Halo days.”
By the numbers
- 292
- Positions affected in Washington according to WARN notice
- 14
- Years of service Dawn Vu was about to reach
How it unfolded
- Sony and Bungie announce mass layoffs affecting Destiny 2
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Common questions
- What happened with Bungie?
- Bungie has laid off a massive portion of its staff, including most of the Destiny 2 team and several Marathon developers.
- Where can I read the original report?
- Read the full report at pc_gamer.
