Rumor: PlayStation to Lay Off At Least 50% of Bungie Staff This Summer
Multiple reports claim Sony could cut at least half of Bungie’s workforce this summer, citing financial struggles tied to *Destiny 2*’s final update and *Marathon*’s performance. Confirmed figures suggest around 400 staff may be affected, though Sony has not officially commented. Sources link the move to broader internal tensions over live-service failures.
What changed
New claims from French journalist Sylvain Trinel and multiple outlets now tie layoffs explicitly to Sony’s ‘desire for revenge’ over *Destiny 2*’s live-service issues and *Marathon*’s underperformance.
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Bungie Faces 50% Layoff Rumors Amid Sony’s Restructuring Plans
confidence 88%Multiple reports claim Sony could cut at least half of Bungie’s workforce this summer, citing financial struggles tied to *Destiny 2*’s final update and *Marathon*’s performance. Confirmed figures suggest around 400 staff may be affected, though Sony has not officially commented. Sources link the move to broader internal tensions over live-service failures.
What's confirmed:
- Bungie is reportedly preparing for layoffs affecting approximately 400 employees this summer.
- The cuts follow the final *Destiny 2* content update and *Marathon*’s commercial struggles.
- Sony acquired Bungie in an ‘emergency’ deal to prevent its closure, according to former leadership.
- PlayStation staff have reportedly pushed back against ending *Destiny 2* support, fueling internal friction.
Still unconfirmed:
- Sony leadership harbors a ‘desire for revenge’ against Bungie over live-service problems, per internal reports.
- Layoffs could reduce Bungie’s workforce by 50% or more, though exact numbers remain unconfirmed.
- The studio’s future hinges on *Marathon*’s success, with one ex-community manager stating it is the ‘only way to keep Bungie alive.’