Bungie, Creator of Destiny 2, Latest to Downsize at PlayStation Studios
- Bungie, creators of Destiny 2, face staff reductions
- Redfall gameplay trailer receives negative feedback
- PlayStation studios, including Naughty Dog, undergo downsizing
- Sony's acquisition of Bungie amidst industry-wide acquisitions
- Official responses from Sony and Bungie awaited
Bungie Faces Staff Reductions
The creators of Destiny 2, Bungie, join the list of PlayStation studios undergoing layoffs. The extent of the layoffs remains unclear, but on October 30, several ex-employees took to social media to announce their departure from the company.
Redfall Gameplay Trailer Leaves Gamers Cold
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PlayStation Studios Face Downsizing
In October, Naughty Dog, another PlayStation studio, released several of its contractors from various departments, including art, production, and quality assurance. This trend of downsizing has been prevalent in the gaming industry, with big names like Electronic Arts, Ubisoft, Take-Two, and Embracer laying off hundreds of employees, consolidating teams, or even shutting down entire studios. Microsoft, a rival of PlayStation, has also implemented significant cuts at its first-party Halo studio, 343 Industries, at the start of 2023.
Bungie's Acquisition by Sony
In the midst of a wave of acquisitions across the gaming industry, Sony purchased Bungie for $3.6 billion last year. Besides the popular sci-fi MMO shooter Destiny 2, Bungie is also developing the extraction shooter Marathon and another original IP. There had been reports of Bungie's involvement in an internal evaluation of Naughty Dog's The Last of Us 2 multiplayer spin-off, which subsequently halted the project. While not officially cancelled, the game appears to be on hold for the time being.
Official Responses Awaited
Both Sony and Bungie have not yet responded to requests for comments. The CEO of Bungie, Pete Parsons, referred to the day of the layoffs as a "sad day" on Twitter. He expressed gratitude for the contributions of the departed staff to Bungie's games and culture.
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