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Sony Hit by Major Layoffs: Destiny Team Affected
26 Jun
Summary
- Sony Interactive Entertainment is undertaking significant staff reductions.
- Many Destiny and some Marathon team members are affected by the layoffs.
- The company is providing support for affected employees.
Sony Interactive Entertainment, parent company of Bungie, has confirmed significant staff layoffs. PlayStation CEO Hermen Hulst stated that the difficult decision was made after extensive discussions and careful consideration of Bungie's long-term direction and resource needs. The restructuring aims to align the studio's resources with its current priorities.
These layoffs are expected to affect many members of the Destiny development team and some employees working on Marathon. Reductions will also occur across other Sony Interactive Entertainment teams that support Bungie's operations. The company is committed to supporting affected employees during this transition.
Hulst acknowledged that Destiny 2 has released its final live service content update, marking a new phase for Bungie after a decade of support for the franchise. While Marathon remains an important project with continued company support, Bungie is also exploring ideas for future projects.
