Bungie Faces Layoffs as Destiny 3 Development Paused
Bungie is reportedly planning significant layoffs and has halted development on Destiny 3, shifting focus to other projects like Marathon.
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Destiny 3 is Not in Development, Bungie Planning “Significant” Number of Layoffs – Rumor
Bungie is reportedly planning significant layoffs, with sources indicating that a Destiny 3 sequel is not currently in development. While Destiny 2 will cease receiving new content updates after June 9th, the studio is exploring new game pitches, including potential future Destiny titles. Some staff have shifted to work on the extraction shooter Marathon.
Destiny 3 isn't in active development, report says, and Bungie has no greenlit projects with layoffs to come as…
A report indicates that Bungie is not actively developing Destiny 3, and significant layoffs are planned as Destiny 2's active development concludes. The company is also facing financial challenges, with Sony reporting substantial impairment losses related to its acquisition of Bungie. Bungie's new game, Marathon, has also reportedly not met sales expectations.
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.
Bungie isn't immediately making Destiny 3, is planning layoffs, reports Bloomberg
Bungie is reportedly not prioritizing Destiny 3 and will be implementing layoffs, according to Bloomberg. The studio is shifting focus to its extraction shooter Marathon and other incubation projects, moving away from live service content updates for Destiny 2. This follows previous layoffs in 2024 after a Destiny spin-off was cancelled.
Destiny 3 Is Not In Development, Bungie is planning layoffs
Bungie has announced that it will cease new content development for Destiny 2 and has no immediate plans for Destiny 3. The company is also planning layoffs due to financial concerns, exacerbated by the underperformance of its current focus, Marathon. Sony recently recorded a $565 million impairment charge related to Bungie.
