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Sony Lays Off Bungie Staff, Ends Destiny 2 Development

6/25/2026

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Sony Layoffs

Sony Interactive Entertainment announced layoffs of Bungie staff in the United States on June 25, 2026, affecting the Destiny team, Marathon developers, and SIE support staff.
Destiny 2’s final major update, Monument of Triumph, launched on June 9, 2026, ending active development.
Sony says Marathon will continue receiving development support and will provide transition assistance and placement for affected employees.
Sony acquired Bungie in 2022 for $3.7 billion and posted a $765 million impairment loss.

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Sony Acquires

Justin Truman, Bungie's studio head, is stepping down, according to Bloomberg journalist Jason Schreier.
Former community manager Liana Ruppert accused Sony's leadership of greed and said inadequate funding forced an emergency acquisition of Bungie.
A former Bungie employee described the 2022 $3.6 billion Sony purchase as an emergency move to keep the studio from closing.
Fan rallies to save Destiny 2 and demand Destiny 3 have not swayed Sony's restructuring plans.

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Marathon Launches PvE

Marathon will launch an experimental PvE mode next month.
The mode pits Marathon against extraction shooters such as ARC Raiders.
Sony expects the new mode to keep the core community and draw new players.
The addition marks Bungie’s shift toward broader experiences beyond its traditional shooter roots.

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Sony Layoffs

Sony Interactive Entertainment announced layoffs of Bungie staff in the United States on June 25, 2026, affecting the Destiny team, Marathon developers, and SIE support staff.
Destiny 2’s final major update, Monument of Triumph, launched on June 9, 2026, ending active development.
Sony says Marathon will continue receiving development support and will provide transition assistance and placement for affected employees.
Sony acquired Bungie in 2022 for $3.7 billion and posted a $765 million impairment loss.

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