Bungie lays off hundreds as Destiny 2 team is dismantled

Sony announced today that it has decided to reduce Bungie’s workforce by a significant number of employees. In a WARN Act filing, Bungie indicated it would lay off 292 employees. It’s part of a decision to wind down development on Destiny 2, as well as lower-than-expected results for Marathon. It’s a sad outcome for the employees and a big setback for Sony, which bought Bungie for $3.7 billion in 2022. Hermen Hulst, CEO of the Studio Business Group at Sony Interactive Entertainment, said in a post, “Today I want to share a difficult update regarding Bungie. We have made the decision to reduce Bungie’s workforce, affecting a significant number of employees, including most of the Destiny team and some Marathon team members. There are also reductions across SIE teams that support Bungie’s operations. Those impacted at Bungie and within SIE are being informed today.” He said it was “painful news” and the decision was made only after “extensive discussion and careful consideration.” “Over the past several months, together with Bungie leadership, we reviewed the studio’s long-term direction, development priorities, resource needs, and role within our broader portfolio strategy,” Hulst said. “We explored multiple alternatives before concluding that a reduction was necessary to align the studio’s resources with its current priorities and long-term goals.” As Bungie recently shared in its Destiny 2 update, Hulst said the studio has begun a new journey following the release of the game’s final live-service content update. “What Bungie has accomplished with Destiny over the past decade has been truly remarkable. The franchise has left a lasting mark on players and the industry, and everyone who contributed to its success should be proud of what they helped create,” he said. And he said Marathon remains an important part of Sony’s portfolio, and we will continue to support the team as they build on the strong foundation established in Season 1 and 2, and as they work on incubation efforts for future projects. “While it’s too early to discuss, we are encouraged by the creativity and opportunities that lie ahead,” he said. “Our immediate priority is supporting affected employees through this transition. We are providing transition support and, where possible, working to identify opportunities across SIE and our global network of studios.” The post Bungie lays off hundreds as Destiny 2 team is dismantled appeared first on GamesBeat.

Jun 26, 2026 - 06:30

Bungie lays off hundreds as Destiny 2 team is dismantled

Sony announced today that it has decided to reduce Bungie’s workforce by a significant number of employees.

In a WARN Act filing, Bungie indicated it would lay off 292 employees. It’s part of a decision to wind down development on Destiny 2, as well as lower-than-expected results for Marathon. It’s a sad outcome for the employees and a big setback for Sony, which bought Bungie for $3.7 billion in 2022.

Hermen Hulst, CEO of the Studio Business Group at Sony Interactive Entertainment, said in a post, “Today I want to share a difficult update regarding Bungie. We have made the decision to reduce Bungie’s workforce, affecting a significant number of employees, including most of the Destiny team and some Marathon team members. There are also reductions across SIE teams that support Bungie’s operations. Those impacted at Bungie and within SIE are being informed today.”

He said it was “painful news” and the decision was made only after “extensive discussion and careful consideration.”

“Over the past several months, together with Bungie leadership, we reviewed the studio’s long-term direction, development priorities, resource needs, and role within our broader portfolio strategy,” Hulst said. “We explored multiple alternatives before concluding that a reduction was necessary to align the studio’s resources with its current priorities and long-term goals.”

As Bungie recently shared in its Destiny 2 update, Hulst said the studio has begun a new journey following the release of the game’s final live-service content update.

“What Bungie has accomplished with Destiny over the past decade has been truly remarkable. The franchise has left a lasting mark on players and the industry, and everyone who contributed to its success should be proud of what they helped create,” he said.

And he said Marathon remains an important part of Sony’s portfolio, and we will continue to support the team as they build on the strong foundation established in Season 1 and 2, and as they work on incubation efforts for future projects.

“While it’s too early to discuss, we are encouraged by the creativity and opportunities that lie ahead,” he said. “Our immediate priority is supporting affected employees through this transition. We are providing transition support and, where possible, working to identify opportunities across SIE and our global network of studios.”

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