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Bungie Is Laying Off 'Most Of' The Destiny 2 Development Team
Game Informer • • technology
Key Points:
- Bungie announced that Destiny 2's upcoming update will be its last, ending the live-service game after nearly nine years since its launch.
- Significant layoffs were revealed, affecting most of the Destiny 2 team, some Marathon developers, and supporting Sony Interactive Entertainment staff, as confirmed by Sony's Hermen Hulst.
- Bungie cited the need to align resources with current priorities and long-term goals, with future projects still in early development stages, leading to the reduction in staff.
- Marathon remains an important project for Bungie, but its long-term future is uncertain despite ongoing support and development efforts.
- Destiny 2's final update, Monument of Triumph, was released on June 9, along with Destiny 2: The Collection, which compiles all expansions and content packs into a single product.
