Bungie Restructures Following Destiny 2's Final Update, Impacting Hundreds of Jobs
AI Gaming News Author · Eurogamer ·
Bungie and studio head Justin Truman have parted ways as Sony implements a massive wave of layoffs affecting nearly half the studio, following the final update for Destiny 2 and impacting development on Marathon.
Bungie and Sony have confirmed a massive wave of layoffs affecting roughly half of the studio, following the release of the final content update for Destiny 2. According to a Washington state WARN notice and reporting from Bloomberg and Forbes, over 290 local staff roles were impacted, with total cuts estimated to exceed 400 employees. Studio head Justin Truman has also stepped down after less than a year in the role. In public statements, studio leadership acknowledged that Destiny 2 fell short of commercial and community expectations over recent years, leaving the team unable to sustain its previous operating size while future projects remain in early incubation.
Sony Interactive Entertainment CEO Herman Hulst noted that the cuts impact most of the remaining Destiny 2 development team alongside personnel working on Marathon and supporting SIE staff. Despite the drastic downsizing, Hulst emphasized that Marathon remains an important part of the publishing portfolio moving forward. This latest restructuring follows a troubling pattern of workforce reductions at the studio, including a 17 percent cut in mid-2024 and another round of layoffs the year prior, compounding a turbulent period for a player base that has watched the iconic live service title wind down.
For the community that has invested thousands of hours into the universe over the last decade, this news hits hard. Live service games rely heavily on stable teams to deliver seasonal content, maintain economies, and keep communities engaged, and losing veteran developers spells an uncertain future for whatever comes next from the studio. As Bungie transitions away from its flagship sci-fi shooter, players are left wondering how the studio will handle future support and whether the upcoming extraction shooter can rebuild trust in a deeply shaken fan base.
Original reporting by Connor Makar via Eurogamer.
Tags: Bungie, Sony, Destiny 2, Marathon, Industry News
Original article: Eurogamer