After Bungie announced the end of active support for Destiny 2 last month, the studio has entered a period of significant restructuring, with a wave of layoffs sweeping through its ranks.
The most affected group is the Destiny team, which has essentially been dissolved. The squad responsible for Marathon, Bungie’s live‑service extraction shooter that has struggled to capture a sizable audience, has also faced reductions.
In a notable leadership change, Justin Truman—who had taken over from Pete Parsons just a year ago—has stepped down. Poria Torkan, formerly Bungie’s VP of Operations and a veteran producer from Guerrilla, has assumed the helm.
In a recent internal communication that has now been made public on Sony’s corporate website, PlayStation chief executive Herman Hulst disclosed that the company’s workforce reductions will also touch the studios that collaborate closely with Bungie.
The letter bluntly states that “we have decided to cut Bungie’s headcount, impacting a substantial portion of staff, including the majority of the Destiny team and several members of the Marathon squad.”
Hulst added that the cuts extend beyond Bungie itself, affecting PlayStation’s own support teams that facilitate Bungie’s operations. Employees in both organizations are being notified today.
Despite the reductions, Sony reaffirmed that Marathon remains a vital asset in its portfolio and will continue to receive backing from PlayStation.
Marathon continues to occupy a pivotal position within our lineup, and we remain committed to backing the team as they refine the robust foundation laid in Seasons 1 and 2 while simultaneously nurturing incubation initiatives for forthcoming titles. Although it is still premature to disclose specifics, we are buoyed by the inventive prospects and opportunities that lie ahead.
Bungie, of course, was acquired by PlayStation four years ago for USD $3.6 billion to bolster their live‑service push, which has produced a mixed track record.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What happened to Bungie's Destiny team after the end of active support for Destiny 2?
The Destiny team has essentially been dissolved as part of Bungie's restructuring, with most of its staff laid off following the decision to end active support for Destiny 2.
Who is now leading Bungie's Marathon project after the recent layoffs?
Poria Torkan, formerly Bungie's VP of Operations and a veteran producer from Guerrilla, has taken over leadership of the Marathon squad after Justin Truman stepped down.
How are the layoffs affecting PlayStation's involvement with Bungie?
PlayStation's workforce reductions also impact the studios that collaborate closely with Bungie, including PlayStation’s own support teams that facilitate Bungie's operations, as disclosed in an internal communication made public on Sony’s corporate website.
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