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Sony lays off Bungie staff, citing Destiny 2 performance

Sony has announced significant layoffs at its subsidiary Bungie, impacting the Destiny franchise team and some Marathon developers. The decision, which also led to the departure of studio head Justin Truman, comes after Sony expressed dissatisfaction with Destiny 2's financial performance since acquiring Bungie for $3.6 billion in 2022. The company has since devalued Bungie, resulting in a substantial financial loss. AI

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Sony lays off Bungie staff, citing Destiny 2 performance

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    Sony announces major layoffs at Bungie, including most of the Destiny team

    Some devs working on Marathon have also been laid off and studio head Justin Truman has stepped down.