Bungie
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- subsidiary of Sony Interactive Entertainment 100%
- developed Destiny 2 95%
- developed by Monument of Triumph 95%
- developed by Destiny 2: The Final Shape 95%
- developed by Destiny 2 90%
- employed by Destiny 90%
- developed Destiny 90%
- developed Monument of Triumph 90%
- developed by Destiny 3 90%
- employed by Justin Truman 90%
- developed Destiny 3 90%
- acquired by Playstation 90%
- 2026-09-04 product_launch Bungie is seeking to sublease its 211,000 square foot headquarters. source
- 2026-07-17 hiring The game director for Marathon has left Bungie. source
- 2026-07-09 controversy Bungie and Sony Group settled a lawsuit with former Marathon director Chris Barrett. source
- 2026-06-26 hiring Bungie experienced significant layoffs affecting at least 292 employees, including the majority of the Destiny 2 team, and saw leadership changes with Poria Torken appointed as the new head. source
- 2026-06-26 hiring Bungie has reportedly laid off approximately 300 employees, impacting the Destiny 2 development team. source
- 2026-06-26 hiring Sony Interactive Entertainment is reducing staff at its game development studio, Bungie. source
- 2026-06-25 hiring Sony announced significant layoffs at its subsidiary Bungie, impacting multiple game teams. source
- 2026-06-25 hiring Bungie announced significant layoffs. source
- 2026-06-25 hiring Bungie announced significant layoffs, impacting up to 50% of its workforce. source
- 2026-05-23 product_launch Bungie is ending support for Destiny 2 to focus on the development of Marathon.
- 2026-05-22 hiring Bungie is reportedly planning significant layoffs.
- 2026-05-22 hiring Bungie is reportedly planning significant layoffs.
- 2026-05-08 hiring Bungie is reportedly planning significant layoffs. source
- 2026-05-08 funding Sony reported $765 million in impairment losses related to its acquisition of Bungie.
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Shinji Mikami to enter AIAS Hall of Fame; Marathon/Destiny 2 merge rumors denied
Shinji Mikami, the creator of the Resident Evil series, is set to be inducted into the Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences (AIAS) Hall of Fame. This announcement comes from the AIAS, recognizing Mikami's significan…
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Marathon Season 3 Delay Sparks Fan Worry Amid Destiny 2 Parallels
Fans of the game Marathon are expressing concern over the prolonged delay of its third season. This extended wait has drawn parallels to the situation with Destiny 2, which fans believe ultimately led to its decline. Th…
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Marathon PvE mode delayed to December; Valve's Steam Frame VR headset priced over $1,000
Bungie has delayed the permanent PvE mode for its upcoming game Marathon to December, shifting its release schedule. The company is also moving away from a strict seasonal content model for the game. Separately, Valve h…
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Bungie seeks to sublease massive headquarters after 2021 expansion
Bungie is looking to sublease its 211,000 square foot headquarters in Bellevue, Washington. This move comes after a significant office expansion in 2021. Despite this decision, the company has stated that it will contin…
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Insomniac's Wolverine game set for September 2026 release, crucial for PS5
Insomniac Games is set to release its new title, Wolverine, on September 15, 2026, with review embargoes lifting on September 10. This game is considered crucial for Sony's PlayStation 5, which has faced criticism for a…
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Video game updates and reflections on player communities
A "legacy patch" is being released for the game Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter to correct its previously flawed localization, resolving a year-long fan debate. Separately, a content creator reflects on the perceived decl…
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Guerrilla Games reportedly overhauling Horizon Hunters Gathering due to poor feedback
Guerrilla Games is reportedly overhauling its live-service title, Horizon Hunters Gathering, due to negative feedback from playtests. The developer is said to be scaling back the game's live-service elements and incorpo…
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Destiny 2 player count matches ARC Raiders despite end of development
Despite the cessation of new content for Destiny 2, the game has maintained a surprising player count, matching that of the recently released ARC Raiders with approximately 30,000 concurrent players nightly. This resili…
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Destiny 2 fans restore cut content on private servers
Players of the game Destiny 2 have discovered a way to access and explore cut content that was previously removed by developer Bungie. This fan-led project involves running the unearthed content on private servers, allo…
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Sony backs Marathon game despite conflicting player data
Sony's latest earnings report indicates a positive outlook for its game Marathon, despite public data suggesting otherwise. The company stated that Marathon has maintained high user retention and acquired new users foll…
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Bungie expands PvE content for Marathon, pivoting from extraction shooter roots
Bungie is significantly expanding the PvE content for its game Marathon, a shift from its initial focus on PvPvE extraction. The experimental 'Vault Breaker' mode, which offers an FPS roguelike experience, has had its t…
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AI adoption: Corporations cut jobs, small businesses retain them
While large corporations may be leveraging AI for workforce reductions, smaller businesses are finding ways to utilize the technology to retain employees. Reports suggesting widespread job displacement due to AI are con…
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Marathon debuts new PvE mode 'Vault Breaker' in Season 2 update
Bungie has launched "Vault Breaker," a new Player vs. Environment (PvE) mode for its game Marathon. This mode is a time-limited, experimental addition that debuts with Season 2's mid-season update. A new gameplay traile…
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Marathon Game Director Departs Bungie
The game director for Bungie's upcoming title, Marathon, has departed the company just four months after the game's launch. This departure is seen as potentially negative news for Bungie and its active game portfolio. T…
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Warframe Dev: Destiny 2's End is 'Existentially Threatening'
The creative director of the game Warframe, Reb Ford, has expressed concern over the discontinuation of Destiny 2, calling it "horrible news." Ford highlighted that business decisions, rather than creative passion, ulti…
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Destiny 1 Remake Eyed as Likely Future for Bungie IP Amidst Layoffs
Following recent layoffs at Bungie and the end of service for Destiny 2, fans are speculating about the future of the Destiny IP. While a direct sequel, Destiny 3, is reportedly too costly and risky for Sony, a remake o…
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Xbox reboots Fallout, Elder Scrolls VI delayed amid layoffs
Xbox is reportedly re-evaluating its plans for major franchises following significant layoffs. Obsidian's Avowed 2 has allegedly been canceled, with the studio shifting focus to a new Fallout game. Elder Scrolls VI is s…
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Bungie, Sony settle lawsuit with former Marathon director
Christopher Barrett, the former director of Marathon, has reached a settlement in his lawsuit against Sony Group and Bungie. Barrett had filed the suit following his departure from the studio in March 2024, which was re…
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Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced scores 84 on Metacritic
Ubisoft's remake of Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag, titled "Black Flag Resynced," has received a positive critical reception, achieving an 84 Metascore on PC and PS5. Reviewers praised the remake for its meaningful imp…
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Destiny 2 receives final hotfix, ending eight years of support
Destiny 2 has received its final hotfix, marking the end of official support for the game after nearly eight years. This update, delayed due to mass layoffs affecting the development team, addresses several bugs and exp…