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Sony files notice for layoffs at Bellevue-based video game company
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Key Points:
- Sony Interactive Entertainment is laying off approximately 292 employees at Bungie's Bellevue facility, affecting most of the Destiny team, some Marathon team members, and supporting SIE staff, with separations effective July 9.
- The layoffs are permanent, with affected employees receiving a combination of notice and pay totaling 60 days, and none of the workers are union-represented.
- The decision follows extensive discussions between Sony and Bungie leadership to realign the studio's resources with current priorities and long-term goals after Destiny 2's final live-service content update.
- Despite the workforce reduction, Sony remains committed to supporting the Marathon franchise and pursuing future incubation projects within its broader portfolio.
- Sony's CEO of Studio Business Group, Hermen Hulst, emphasized support for affected employees during the transition and thanked all staff for their contributions to Bungie and the gaming community.
