As Destiny 2 gears up for the end of its live-service updates and as employees reportedly brace for layoffs, one former Bungie worker involved in its acquisition fears the storied developer is becoming a mere "publishing imprint" under Sony's ownership.
Sony Interactive Entertainment bought the iconic developer behind Destiny, Halo, and Marathon in 2022, but things haven't been smooth sailing since then. The developer laid off around 200 staff members in 2023 and Sony just reported a $765 impairment loss on the studio.