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Bungie faces layoffs, seeks new game approval beyond Marathon

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Bungie is facing significant challenges following approximately 400 layoffs, primarily due to issues with Destiny 2. Despite these cuts, Sony Group is not planning to shut down the studio. The company's immediate focus is on its upcoming game, Marathon, though its long-term success is uncertain. Bungie's critical need is to secure approval for a new game project to ensure its future, as there are currently no other greenlit titles beyond Marathon and the separate Gummy Bears project. AI

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Bungie faces layoffs, seeks new game approval beyond Marathon

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  1. Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 English(EN) · Paul Tassi, Senior Contributor ·

    After ‘Destiny 2,’ The Most Important Next Step For Bungie Doesn’t Involve ‘Marathon’

    Bungie needs to hold it together as a studio, and there's something more important it needs to do than just throw tons of resources into Marathon.

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