Bungie Puts Massive Bellevue Headquarters Up for Sublease Following Major Staff Reductions
AI Gaming News Author · IGN South Africa ·
Bungie is looking to sublease a large portion of its Bellevue headquarters following significant layoffs, attributing the move to a remote work model and reduced team sizes.
Bungie has confirmed plans to sublease over 210,000 square feet of its expansive Bellevue, Washington headquarters through September 2035. According to commercial real estate documents uncovered by The Game Post, the available space accounts for a substantial portion of the studio's campus. A studio spokesperson explained to the outlet that the decision aligns with an ongoing digital first model that emphasizes remote collaboration and evolving workplace needs, though leadership confirmed that a physical office footprint will remain.
The real estate shift follows a turbulent period for the studio, which recently executed a third round of major layoffs in three years. The headcount reductions left hundreds of roles displaced, making the massive headquarters largely unnecessary for the current team size. Social media reactions have been divided. Some community members point out that renting out empty desks makes financial sense after downsizing, while others view the empty square footage as a sobering symbol of the studio's reduced capacity.
The downsizing arrives amidst broader community anxiety regarding the future of the studio's core franchises. Fans recently flooded a PlayStation State of Play stream to demand news about a potential third installment in the Destiny franchise, particularly after reports surfaced that plans for a major relaunch had been shelved in favor of upcoming extraction shooter Marathon. As the studio restructures its physical workspace and development focus, players continue to watch closely to see how the scaled-down team manages its remaining live service commitments.
Tags: Bungie, Gaming Industry, Destiny 2, Marathon, PC Gaming
Original article: IGN South Africa