Amid Marathon slump and Destiny 2 player resurgence, former Bungie employee claims studio was "very close" to shutting down before Sony's acquisition — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/amid-marathon-slump-and-destiny-2-player-resurgence-former-bungie-employee-claims-studio-was-very-close-to-shutting-downContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Bungie nearly shut down before Sony acquisition, ex-employee claims amid Marathon struggleshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/amid-marathon-slump-and-destiny-2-player-resurgence-former-bungie-employee-claims-studio-was-very-close-to-shutting-downhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/amid-marathon-slump-and-destiny-2-player-resurgence-former-bungie-employee-claims-studio-was-very-close-to-shutting-down#u2152Wed, 17 Jun 2026 03:46:54 +0000Former Bungie staffers allege the studio was on the brink of closure before Sony’s 2024 buyout, now facing financial strain after a $765 million writedown linked to *Marathon*’s underperformance. *Destiny 2*’s player decline contrasts with *Marathon*’s slow start, raising questions about Bungie’s long-term viability under Sony. Multiple insiders describe the acquisition as an emergency lifeline, though *Marathon*’s future remains critical to stabilizing operations.What's confirmed:A former Bungie employee stated the studio was 'very close to shutting its doors' before Sony acquired i