Layoffs imminent at Bungie, former BioWare devs launch new studio, and GTA VI still on for November - Patch Notes #53
Bungie is reportedly planning significant layoffs following the end of Destiny 2's active development, shifting focus to Marathon. Meanwhile, former BioWare and Inflexion Games developers have launched a new studio called Studio Reset. Grand Theft Auto 6 is still on track for a November 2026 release, though its price remains unconfirmed. Additionally, Embracer Group plans to spin off major franchises and studios, and Xbox has updated its adaptive thumbstick toppers.
- Entities
- Company: Microsoft
- Company: Crystal Dynamics
- Company: Take-Two Interactive
- Topic: Layoffs
- Game: Metro
- Game: Destiny 2
- Company: Timbre Games
- Company: Xbox
- Game: Grand Theft Auto 6
- Company: BioWare
- Topic: Video Game Industry
- Company: Bungie
- Company: Embracer Group
- Topic: Game Development
- Company: Rockstar Games
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