Sony announced that it is laying off a good chunk of Bungie's workforce in this latest restructuring effort by the company.
Unfortunately, most of the laid-off employees belong from the team responsible for the "Destiny" franchise.
Sony Major Layoffs Axe Many Bungie Employees
Sony shared a heavy statement in its latest press release, saying it explored multiple alternatives before concluding that a reduction was necessary to align the studio's resources with its current priorities and long-term goals.
The announcement came just weeks after Bungie wrapped up its final content update for "Destiny 2," a decision that now appears to have been a precursor to the broader restructuring. The exact number of affected employees has not been disclosed, with Sony only describing the reduction as significant.
The move comes after Bloomberg reported back in May that developers at Bungie were not working on "Destiny 3" at the time, with that same reporting suggesting layoffs were likely on the way.
Sony has not been shy about its frustration with how "Destiny 2" has performed financially, having stated last year that the game's sales and overall user engagement had not reached the expectations the company held when it first acquired the studio.
Most Layoffs Focused on 'Destiny' Team
The bulk of the layoffs is concentrated around the "Destiny" side of Bungie, lining up with the studio's recent decision to end active development on "Destiny 2."
Sony purchased Bungie back in 2022 in a deal reportedly worth $3.6 billion, but the company has since lowered that valuation to around $2.8 billion, reflecting a loss of more than $700 million on the acquisition.
That gap between expectation and performance appears to be a major driver behind the current round of cuts.
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'Marathon' Team Also Reduced
The layoffs have also reached parts of the team working on "Marathon," even though the game is still receiving content updates going forward.
Sony confirmed that the remaining staff on "Marathon" will continue supporting the game while also contributing to what the company describes as incubation efforts for future projects. "Marathon" represents Bungie's next major focus following years of attention poured into "Destiny."
Unlike "Destiny," which built its identity around cooperative PvE raids and ongoing seasonal storytelling, "Marathon" leans into extraction-based PvP gameplay, pitting smaller squads against each other in tense, loot-driven runs. This latest shift signals Bungie's attempt to diversify beyond the "Destiny" formula that has defined the studio for over a decade.
The changes extend all the way to studio leadership, with Bungie head Justin Truman stepping down from his role, according to Bloomberg News via Jason Schreier's post on Bluesky.
His departure marks one of the more significant shifts in the studio's structure since the Sony acquisition, and it comes at a moment when Bungie is already navigating one of its most turbulent stretches in recent memory.
