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Bungie Cuts 400 Jobs After Destiny 2 Live Service Ends

7/2/2026

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Bungie announced around 400 layoffs on July 1, 2026 after shutting down the Destiny 2 live service.
Herman Hulst said Marathon will continue receiving support as an important portfolio title.
Bungie has no other greenlit projects despite several Destiny-IP pitches.
The studio needs a new title to stay viable because Sony has not pledged funding.
Incubation projects will use smaller teams to avoid mass rehiring.

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Bungie announced around 400 layoffs on July 1, 2026 after shutting down the Destiny 2 live service.
Herman Hulst said Marathon will continue receiving support as an important portfolio title.
Bungie has no other greenlit projects despite several Destiny-IP pitches.
The studio needs a new title to stay viable because Sony has not pledged funding.
Incubation projects will use smaller teams to avoid mass rehiring.