What you need to know
- A new report details the "soul-crushing" mood at Destiny 2 developer Bungie following the recent wave of layoffs that saw roughly 100 workers cut from the studio.
- Developers have spoken of significant cost-cutting measures, including the slashing of bonuses, benefits, and other morale-boosting programs.
- Meanwhile, management is described to be surprisingly hostile, resulting in an erosion of trust between staff and leadership.
- This is happening as the threat of a Sony takeover looms in the background. Should Bungie fail to meet revenue goals, Sony reportedly has the ability to take full control of the currently independent developer.
