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Bungie’s Payback Was Going to be a Sandbox Game – Rumor
A report indicates that Bungie was developing a Destiny spin-off called Payback, intended as a hero-centric sandbox game with open-world exploration and puzzle-solving elements. Led by Luke Smith and Mark Noseworthy, the project was reportedly canceled in Summer 2024 due to concerns about Destiny 2's aging player base and poor onboarding. Despite the cancellation, Bungie has recently announced plans to bring back vaulted Destiny 2 content and is continuing development on its extraction shooter, Marathon.
As its retirement looms, Destiny 2 is still the gold standard for joyous gunplay
Despite the impending end of its live service updates, Destiny 2 continues to offer exceptionally satisfying gunplay, a legacy honed by Bungie's work on Halo and Marathon. The game's shooting mechanics are praised for their tactile feel and expressive combat, even as the article laments the perceived inability of Bungie and Sony to find a way to continue the game's timeline.
Report: Major layoffs to hit Bungie and Destiny 3 is not in development
Bungie is reportedly planning significant layoffs following the end of active development on Destiny 2 and the cancellation of Destiny 3. Sony, which acquired Bungie for $3.6 billion, has written down the studio's value by $765 million. While the new game Marathon has a following, it has not met sales expectations, leading to a shift in focus for some staff.
