Bungie is ending development on Destiny 2. The studio faces significant layoffs after the game concludes. Bloomberg reported that Bungie has no new game projects to reassign employees. This marks the third round of job cuts since Sony acquired the developer for $3.6 billion.
Bungie ends Destiny 2 development and plans significant layoffs.
Destiny 3 remains in early development stages according to leakers. The company acknowledged it was overly ambitious with past expansion plans. Sony recorded an $800 million impairment loss tied to Bungie operations. The studio will start incubating new projects after current staff reductions.
Bungie has not confirmed a launch window for its next major release. Industry observers note the developer is shifting focus toward smaller initiatives. This follows widespread industry consolidation and budget realignments across major publishers.
Sony acquired Bungie in 2022 with promises of creative independence. The publisher now faces financial adjustments as it restructures gaming investments. Analysts expect Bungie to explore new intellectual property directions after Destiny 2 concludes.
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